Fire extinguishers are one of the quickest ways to combat a fire. This means they have to be ready for use at all times. However, ignoring the inspections on those fire extinguishers may lead to trouble when they are needed. Regular inspections include testing the following things.
One of the item that is checked in a Fire Extinguisher Inspection in Salt Lake City is the amount of pressure that the extinguisher has. All fire extinguishers are under a certain amount of pressure. This pressure is needed to distribute the fire extinguishing agent in a prompt and efficient manner. If the pressure is not being maintained in the enclosed system, the contents won’t distribute properly, and only a weak stream of the fire-fighting product will be delivered. This is dangerous if you are trying to put out a fire.
Another item that is checked is the condition of the valves. The valves are, essentially, safety valves for the fire extinguisher. If they are in poor condition, they may allow leakage of the pressure to occur. A seized valve could hamper operations. Since this is also the primary means of filling an extinguisher, they have to be kept in good condition to ensure that the fire extinguisher is ready to go.
The condition of the tank is also checked during a Fire Extinguisher Inspection in Salt Lake City. The tank should be solid, without signs of obvious rust. Any rust spots indicate a potential weakness in the tank. If there are too many spots, it is likely that the tank has been compromised. Eventually, the rust will eat holes through the tank and allow valuable pressure and extinguishing agent to escape. It can also be very dangerous if it used because of the potential damage that can occur once the contents are released.
Fire safety regulations require that fire extinguishers be inspected at specific intervals. This is so that they are ready to use at a moment’s notice. If your fire extinguishers are due for an inspection, contact Interwest Fire Protection Company. While most fire extinguishers are never used, they need to be ready in case the worse does happen.
