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Nfpa 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers: 1998 Edition

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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

After the sale, USAfire.com competent staff will always be ready to maintain your fire extinguisher consistent to NFPA, State and Local fire code requirements.

Fire extinguishers shall be inspected when initially placed in service and thereafter at approximately 30-day intervals. Fire extinguishers shall be inspected at more frequent intervals when circumstances require. (NFPA 10 4-3.1)

INSPECTIONS

USAfire.com offers a variety of service plans to meet nearly every need and budget. We offer monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annual inspections. Additionally we are always ready to respond to any unscheduled service call.

All rechargeable-type fire extinguishers shall be recharged after any use or as indicated by an inspection or when performing maintenance. (NFPA 10 4-5.1)

RECHARGES

USAfire.com knows that when recharges are necessary it is crucial that your extinguishers are refilled without delay. We will respond quickly to your service calls... our advanced fleet allows us to provide on-site refilling for efficiency in serving your needs.

USAfire.com can also provide necessary maintenance, testing and service for your fire extinguishers.

6 YEAR MAINTENANCE

Every 6 years, stored-pressure fire extinguishers that require a 12 year hydrostatic test shall be emptied and subjected to the applicable maintenance procedures. The removal of agent from halon agent fire extinguishers shall only be done using a listed halon closed recovery system. When the applicable maintenance procedures are performed during periodic recharging of hydrostatic testing, the 6-year requirement shall begin from that date. (NFPA 4-4.3)

HYDROSTATIC TESTS

If, at any time, a fire extinguisher shows evidence of dents, mechanical injury, or corrosion to the extent as to indicate weakness, it shall be condemned or hydrostatically retested subject to the provisions of 5-1.4 and 5-1.5. (NFPA 5-1.3)