- Fire Extinguisher Service
Fire extinguishers are small, inexpensive, and your first line of defense during a fire. Access to a functional fire extinguisher can prevent a small fire from turning into a deadly blaze, saving lives and property. Mazuga Fire Protection is a full-service fire extinguisher provider – one company to call for needs identification, purchase, repair, testing, and installation. Mazuga Fire Protection will help identify the appropriate fire extinguisher for your commercial property, data-center, hotel, healthcare facility, government building, or warehouse.
- What type of Fire Extinguisher do i need
Fire extinguishers are designed to extinguish a specific class of fire, class A, class B, class C or class K. It is critical to assess your entire building to determine the class of fire(s) you may face. One area may be susceptible to a class A fire and require a water extinguisher while another area may be susceptible to both class A and class B fires and require a foam fire extinguisher.
- How many fire extinguishers should businesses have
The number of fire extinguishers necessary to keep your property safe is unique to each structure. The size and layout of each room, fire hazards, and stairwells are just a few of the determining factors.
- Where should fire extinguishers be located
The simple and unclear answer to this question is that the correct type of fire extinguisher should be easily accessible during a fire emergency. Mounting hardware, height, placement, and signage are all dependent on the type of fire extinguisher, the location of the risk, and the travel distance to the fire extinguisher.
Identifying the legal requirements, type, number, and location for fire extinguishers is a complex process that requires an extensive property evaluation by a qualified fire protection company.
- Fire extinguisher sales
Mazuga Fire Protection will help you identify the type of fire extinguisher necessary to keep property and people safe. We sell an extensive line of fire extinguishers that meet the needs of large buildings with a variety of fire hazards.
- Fire extinguisher repair & testing
There is nothing worse than needing a fire extinguisher only to realize that it does not work. Similar to other safety devices, it is important to maintain your fire extinguishers. Mazuga Fire Protection provides inspection, testing, and repair services on a schedule that is suitable for your unique building. We will evaluate, recharge, and repair damage – bumps, dents, leaks, and other defects, to ensure each fire extinguisher is in perfect working order.
- Fire extinguisher installation
Fire code regulations combined with building and room sizes, unique hazards, and other structural elements determine fire extinguisher installation requirements. Mazuga Fire Protection experts will assess your specific needs, guiding you through appropriate installation locations and options.
- When to replace a fire extinguisher
So, how do you know if your fire extinguisher is too old? Here are the things to check:
The date that the extinguisher was last serviced should appear on the extinguisher. If that date is more than the required testing interval, it’s time to service.
The fire extinguisher fails the hydrostatic test.
The extinguisher model and technology is out of date:
If any of the conditions in the above list are true, it’s time for a new extinguisher. But there are a few other reasons to have a qualified contractor repair or replace your extinguisher as well, such as a broken handle, loose components, rust, a cracked/ripped/clogged hose, condensation, or a broken/leaky seal. Additionally, if the canister is dented or has been bumped or dropped, that may cause mechanical issues or malfunctions.
Always replace or have a qualified contractor repair your fire extinguisher if there are any signs of tampering. This includes a missing safety pin, damage to the extinguisher, or an inspection tag that is missing or seemingly falsified. If an inspection tag is missing, even if not due to tampering, it’s impossible to know the exact date of the last annual inspection completed on that extinguisher.
It’s also worth noting that if your fire extinguisher is pretty old and has been serviced several times that it might be worth replacing, even if it’s still technically functional. Clean agent fire extinguishers are now on the market that are safer and more effective than older designs.
Not sure how long your company’s had that dusty fire extinguisher in the back? No problem. The Mazuga team can help you find a great replacement, and while we’re at it, we can take a look at your fire suppression system to make sure everything’s working as it should. Give us a call to schedule your inspection today.
