Fire Extinguisher Testing

Fire extinguishers are the fastest way of protecting your business when a fire occurs. Maintenance and regular inspections are very important to ensure that in the case of an emergency the equipment is fully functional.
Extinguisher testing is done in 6-month intervals, by way of a visual inspection of signage, accessibility to the extinguisher, mounting brackets, pressure gauges, safety pin, labels and the security tie. After a passed test has been achieved the service tag is punched with a number referring to the service or inspection carried out.
Pressure testing of extinguishers needs to be carried out every 5 years and the extinguisher contents are replaced at this time.

Portable Extinguishers

Majority of fires are first extinguished using a portable fire extinguisher, saving thousands of dollars in saved equipment as well as lives through the availability of having a properly functioning portable fire extinguisher.

Offices & Multi-dwellings require the correct sized and charged extinguishers to be on site in an accessible location. Depending on the size of the office/dwelling, more than one extinguisher may be required and a qualified technician can advise accordingly.

Australian Standard AS: 1851-2005 requires pressure testing of all extinguishers to be performed as required every 5 years from the date of manufacturing.

Fire Blankets

A fire blanket is a device designed to extinguish a fire. A critical piece of equipment ideally stored in a location where a small breakout fire could potentially occur, such as a kitchen.  A fire blanket is a one use item and must be replaced if it has been required and used.