Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a collection of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about preventative care of extinguishers. The questions are common among business and building owners. The answers are straightforward and easy to comprehend. You might consider sharing them with your customers so they will understand what work needs to be done to keep their extinguishers in proper working order.
On a monthly basis, a quick-check is done to make sure the extinguisher is in its proper place, it is accessible, it is full, and the pressure gauge is in the green. In addition to the monthly quick check, a thorough examination is performed annually to ensure that the extinguisher is in proper working order.
The annual examination is done in accordance to the manufacturer’s manuals and must be done by someone that is trained in servicing extinguishers. Although the monthly checks can be done by almost anyone with basic knowledge of what to look for, they are often checked by the same service technicians that do the annual examinations.
Requirements for fire extinguishers are located in the 2018 version of The International Fire Code section 906.
Currently the 2018 version NFPA 10 is the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
IFC section 906.2 specifically states:
906.2 General requirements. Portable fire extinguish&rs shall be selected installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10.
Fire extinguishers are required by law to have annual maintenance performed at intervals of not more then 1 year. Annual maintenance of fire extinguishers must be performed by approved service personnel with valid certification.
IFC section 906.2.1 Certification of service personal for portable fire extinguishers. Service personnel providing or conducting maintenance on portable fire extinguishers shall possess a valid certificate issued by an approved governmental agency, or other approved organization for the type of work performed.
All MMG Fire Equipment portable fire extinguisher technicians have numerous certifications to perform service on fire extinguishers as well as the International Code Council (ICC) Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician Certification.
Fire extinguishers are required by law to be inspected at intervals not exceeding 31 days. Persons performing inspections are not required to be certified. Inspections is minimum of a seven step process. MMG Can show the owner or owner's designate agent how to perform monthly inspection. Or you can have MMG Fire Equipment do your monthly inspections for vou.
Fire extinguisher inspection is required monthly. Inspection can be performed by a non certified person. Typically either a manger or designee perform monthly inspections.. Inspection is done following a minimum of a seven step process and the inspector initials the back of the certification tag along with the date inspection was done.
Annual maintenance is required by law to be performed by certified personal. This is when MMG Fire equipment comes to you location for annual fire extinguisher service and new certification tag is placed on the fire extinguisher. Depending on the type of fire extinguisher could be a minimum of a 22 - 33 step process. Not only following IFC and NFPA 10 requirements. but manufactures requirements as well.
You may schedule service by contacting our office number directly. Or you can call or text our mobile number. You may also e-mail us at info@mmgfire.com
MMG Fire Equipment charges per extinguisher and a service stop. Please contact us directly for pricing. We can beat or match any competitor price.