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Fire extinguishers must be inspected and recharged if necessary?
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Where should fire extinguishers stored on a boat?
Fire extinguishers should be stored and mounted where they are readily accessible on a boat, where they will not be damaged and where they can be inspected regularly.
Is a fire extinguisher from 1982 still good?
No- it needs to be emptied, inspected and tested, and recharged.
When should you inspect your fire extinguishers?
You periodically check a fire extinguisher to ensure it will be ready and functional if you need it.
Are fire extinguishers only good for one fire?
It depends upon the size of the fire, type and size of extinguisher.Many small, portable extinguishers cannot be reused once they have been discharged. Others can be used again, in theory, but code may require that the extinguisher be recharged or replaced.Portable fire extinguishers 5 pounds and larger can often be professionally recharged rather than replaced, although some services simply exchange a fully charged one for the partially discharged one.Larger fire extinguishers are almost always designed to be recharged after use. For instance, an aircraft hangar foam extinguisher might cost $15,000 to recharge.
True or false Fire extinguishers should be inspected or checked every 60 days?
false
What pressure should a stored pressure water fire extinguisher be recharged to?
Many pressurized water fire extinguishers are charged with air at 100 psi.
Where should fire extinguisher's be stored on a boat?
Fire extinguishers should be stored and mounted where they are readily accessible on a boat, where they will not be damaged and where they can be inspected regularly.
What is expiration date of first alert fire extinguishers mfg in 1990?
If properly inspected and maintained, a portable fire extinguisher should not expire. However, it may become obsolete or may outlive various regulations, depending upon whether it is being used commercially.For example, fire extinguisher technicians will generally not approve an extinguisher that is more than about 7 years old unless it is a type that can be dismantled, emptied, cleaned, inspected, tested and recharged for re-certification.
How often should a powder extinguisher be checked?
Fire extinguishers should be inspected annually - by a suitably qualified person.
Where do you put the fire extinguisher after using it?
Lay it down on the ground, out of the way, so people know it has been used. When the fire is out, used extinguishers can be collected and inspected for recharging or disposal.
Can you recycle fire extinguishers?
Yes, and also they can be recharged. Just check with your local fire department and find out if they can have yours recharged. However, I have frequently heard buying a new extenguisher overall is easier.
How often should you inspect fire extinguishers?
NFPA 1 (National Fire Code) requires that fire extinguishers be inspected every 30 days or less and maintained no less than yearly. The annual maintenance, if any, depends upon the type of extinguisher and the conditions under which it is kept, among other things.
