Fire extinguisher testing

Gielle is leader in fire extinguisher testing

To ensure that your fire extinguishers are ready to use in case of an emergency, you need to perfom fire extinguisher testing. Fire extinguishers can help you fight small fires, create a safe exit path and reduce the damage to your property. That’s why you should inspect your fire safety equipment frequently and have it tested by a qualified person once a year.

Gielle, leader in the fire-fighting sector for more than 55 years, offers the complete fire extinguisher maintenance service, in all its phases: visual inspection, monthly inspections, hydrostatic testing and annual maintenance checks.

Monthly Inspections By The Owner

Monthly inspections should be done by the owner of the premises or someone they designate. The inspection should include the following aspects:

• The extinguisher is located correctly

• There are no physical obstructions preventing easy access

• The extinguisher has clean and clear instructions that are visible to possible users

• The extinguishers are new, full and not damaged

• The pressure matches the suggested levels

• The seals or indicators are in place and intact

Fire extinguisher annual Inspections by a certified company

You should have all your fire extinguishers checked annually by a qualified person or a trained official. This person will advise you on any additional maintenance that may be required. You should test the pressure and discharge of your fire extinguishers every few years, even if you have annual inspections. Water, powder and foam extinguishers need these tests every 5 years, and CO2 every 10 years. A qualified techician will do a hydrostatic test to check the cylinder’s safety and a discharge test to check the extinguisher’s performance.

Water and foam extinguishers can be refilled on site after testing, but other types have to go to a testing facility. The tester will replace them with tested ones in that case. It may be cheaper to get new extinguishers than to refill the old ones after testing. You may also need to replace them after some test periods due to rust or damage.

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