- 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.
- Inspection and Repairs
Mazuga Fire Protection provides code required inspection and repair for all types of fire protection systems.
- Online Inspection Reports
Our unique online inspection reporting enables you to quickly and easily monitor the status of your fire system inspections to ensure compliance with all NFPA, state and local codes. This valuable tool will save you both time and money while protecting your reports and reducing your exposure to liability.
- Exit signs & Emergency Lighting
NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code® 7.9.3 & 7.10.9 require that exit signs and emergency lighting systems be maintained according to the following:
When you manage a large facility or building, there are many components to keep track of. From general maintenance to specialized components like your fire suppression system, it might feel like you always have some type of preventative maintenance or test scheduled. One essential test that’s easy to miss is hydrostatic testing for your fire extinguishers. Here’s what you need to know hydrostatic testing, including what it is, and how often your fire extinguishers should be tested.
- What is hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers
Hydrostatic testing is completed on rechargeable fire extinguisher tanks to evaluate the cylinder’s ability to hold pressure. Hydrostatic testing checks for leaks and overall strength, and is completed to ensure the safety and effectiveness of a pressurized fire extinguisher.
- How often do my fire extinguishers need hydrostatic testing
Hydrostatic testing is required for nearly any kind of rechargeable fire extinguisher, but the type of extinguisher you have will dictate how often hydrostatic testing is required.
In general, hydrostatic testing is required:
To make sure you’re testing your fire extinguishers on schedule, it’s a good idea to take a quick walk around your facility and verify what types of extinguishers you have. While most facilities make use of common ABC fire extinguishers, a type of dry chemical fire extinguisher, it’s possible to have a few different types of extinguishers installed in your facility, especially if you have a kitchen or unique hazards present in your workplace.
- What are the steps of hydrostatic fire extinguishers testing
Many facilities managers are familiar with regular fire extinguisher tests and inspections, but because hydrostatic testing is so infrequent, it’s not as well known. If you’re wondering what happens during a hydrostatic test, here are the basic steps.
*Note: It’s important that any hydrostatic fire extinguisher testing be completed by individuals and facilities certified for hydrostatic testing. If you’re not sure where to have your hydrostatic testing completed, give us a call.
Step 1: Visually inspect fire extinguisher
Before a fire extinguisher can undergo hydrostatic testing, it should first be inspected. We start with an inspection of the extinguisher’s exterior. Anything that could compromise the integrity of the cylinder, from corrosion to deep dents, means that the extinguisher cannot be safely tested, and should be removed from service.
Step 2: Discharge extinguisher
Once the extinguisher has been visually inspected, it’s time to discharge it so your hydrostatic testing professional can inspect the interior of the cylinder as well. The extinguisher’s hose is removed and replaced with the hydrotest/recharge adapter. Then, the extinguisher can be fully discharged. After the extinguisher is empty, the hydrostatic testing technician will remove the valve and blow out any remaining traces of agent with an air hose.
Step 3: Inspect fire extinguisher's interior
Once the fire extinguisher is fully empty, it’s time to inspect the interior. Again, the hydrostatic testing technician is looking for any flaws in the cylinder that would indicate the fire extinguisher cannot maintain pressure. If any pitting or flaws are identified, the fire extinguisher must be permanently removed from service.
Step 4: Run the hydrostatic pressure test
If the fire extinguisher passes both visual and interior inspection, it can be safely tested. The NFPA 10 requires the use of water for all hydrostatic testing, and the cylinder must be tested within a protective cage or behind a protective shield to ensure the technician’s safety.
The function of a hydrostatic test is to ensure that your fire extinguisher can still withstand its pressure rating. When a fire extinguisher undergoes hydrostatic testing, it is filled above its pressure rating with water.
At that point, the technician monitors the cylinder, looking for any drop in pressure. A drop in pressure during the hydrostatic test indicates that the fire extinguisher has a leak, and should be permanently removed from service.
If a fire extinguisher fails the hydrostatic test, it cannot be put back into use.
Step 5: Putting your fire extinguisher back in use
If the fire extinguisher is able to maintain pressure throughout the test, it will then be drained, cleaned, and dried. The fire extinguisher technician will replace disposable parts like the extinguisher’s old valve stem and O-ring, and refill it with the appropriate extinguishing agent.
Once your fire extinguisher is refilled, the technician will replace the service collar, ID, and labels, repressurise the extinguisher, and install the tamper seal and hose. At this point, your fire extinguisher is ready to return to service.
Hydrostatic testing is an essential component of your facility’s fire safety maintenance program, but with a testing requirement of just once every 12 years, it can be difficult to stay on track. If it’s been some time since you’ve looked at your fire extinguisher’s service label, now might be a good time to check. Another great way to make sure your facility is always on time with regular maintenance is to partner with a fire protection contractor who can put you on their schedule so you never miss a test.
Whether you’re looking for a certified hydrostatic testing facility or you’d just like to schedule regular maintenance for your fire extinguishers or fire suppression system, Mazuga FireProtection is here to help. Get in touch with our inspection, maintenance, and testing team to learn how we can help you.
We at Mazuga Fire Protection are here to help you with your new install or bi annual maintenance of your kitchen fire suppression.
If you own a restaurant or other type of commercial food facility, you need to follow certain guidelines for the proper and legal operation of your business. One inspection many restaurants and food facilities must go through is the kitchen fire suppression system inspection. This inspection ensures your kitchen area has the right fire suppression system in place that’s in good working order.
- Kitchen fire suppression system inspection frequency
According to NFPA 96, your kitchen fire suppression system should be inspected every six months and completed by a licensed fire protection company. It’s vital to have a fire protection company check your kitchen fire suppression system periodically. Otherwise, you risk not properly stopping any fires that may start, which could cause serious harm to people in the building and extensive property damage.
- 5 ways to prepare for your kitchen fire suppression inspection
Make sure you take the following five steps to prepare for your inspection appointment:
If you follow these five steps in preparation for your upcoming appointment, the inspection will likely be quick, easy, and successful.
- We are here to help you, don't forget to request your service.
If it’s almost time to have your kitchen fire suppression system inspected, trust this important job to Mazuga Fire Protection. Our experienced and professional team is well-versed in this type of inspection and will ensure your kitchen fire suppression system is in proper working order.
The only way to ensure your clean agent suppression system is working properly in the event of an emergency, and protects your property, is to have regular inspections and maintenance performed by a certified fire and life safety provider.
Mazugal Fire Protection has installed, inspected, tested, maintained, and removed violations on clean agent suppression systems in commercial buildings of all sizes throughout Aruba. We work with building and business owners like you to ensure those systems adhere to all national and local fire codes, AHJ regulations, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and keep people safe in the event of a disaster.
- Certified technicians
Our highly-trained technicians are certified to install, inspect, test, maintain, and remove violations on clean agent suppression systems in retail stores, hospitals, restaurants, banks, commercial buildings, and more.
Make sure your clean agent system is being installed, inspected, tested, and maintained by a licensed master fire suppression piping contractor.
The NFPA 25 Clean Agent Suppression System Programs We Offer:
Clean Agent Suppression Systems We Offer:
Janus Fire Systems FM-200 SYSTEM
Janus Fire Systems NOVEC™ 1230
Janus Fire Systems HIGH PRESSURE Co2
Janus Fire Systems LOW PRESSURE Co2
We offer our clean agent services and systems across the island. Let us know where you’re located and our quick response teams will get the job done, no matter how large.
It is difficult to ensure the safety of your building’s occupants without a fire alarm system that is properly maintained and in working order. That’s why you need an experienced fire and life safety partner who can keep your alarm system maintained and make sure your occupants are alerted in the event of an emergency.
Mazuga Fire offers you peace of mind with full-service inspections, testing, maintenance and installation for your fire alarm system. After our work is completed, we provide you with a comprehensive electronic report that includes detailed information and status updates on every unit in your alarm system. This report will show you any code-related deficiencies your system is experiencing using the barcodes we place on each device.
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If a deficiency is identified, we report that deficiency to you along with the corresponding code requirements, and an explanation of why that device needs to be repaired. We also provide you with proactive inspection notifications, so you never miss a due date.
Whether you run a restaurant, hospital, school, nursing home or any place with a commercial kitchen or other ventilation needs, hood cleaning is a crucial component of facility health, maintenance, and compliance.
- What is hood cleaning
Hood cleaning is cleaning and maintaining a kitchen exhaust or ventilation system to comply with the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and your local AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction).
Complete hood cleaning includes maintenance of (but is not limited to) the following:
Depending on how often and to what intensity your hoods are used, cleaning maintenance of your hoods will vary. To best maintain your commercial and industrial equipment, you’ll need to be mindful of three primary factors:
- NFPA 96 standards & compliance
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an international safety advisory organization that develops codes and best practices for fire prevention. In the US, they regulate commercial and industrial facilities through codes employed by various authorities.
The NFPA 96 is the “Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations.”
The NFPA 96 regulates how grease and hood filters should be installed and maintained for cleaning.
- How Often Do Commercial Hoods Need to Be Cleaned
According to NFPA 96, your hoods should be inspected (not necessarily cleaned) anywhere from every month to every year, depending on the frequency of use.
For example, a restaurant or manufacturing plant will likely need their hoods inspected every 1-3 months, while a nursing home or church may only have to have their hoods inspected every six months or even just once a year.
But NFPA 96 guidelines aren’t the only factor. You may notice grease buildup on your hood filters and determine they need to be cleaned sooner than expected.
- NFPA 96 inspection frequency
Failure to keep up with regular cleaning is a risk to compliance – which can result in costly fines and closures – and also a danger to your property, equipment, and personnel.
The primary risk is fire. Grease is a flammable substance. As it builds up, the chance of a grease fire intensifies.
Next is equipment damage. As the filter traps more grease, it does its job less effectively. The more grease in your filter, the more grease in the air collecting on machinery and equipment. As this grease builds up, your equipment has to work harder, causing machinery components to wear out quicker.
Finally, is the health factor. With dirty hoods comes poor indoor air quality. This, in turn, affects employee health, leading to more sick days and less efficient labor. Additionally, your food products become contaminated, leading to a loss in quality.
- Thatch Treatment
Mazuga Fire Protection offers a fire retardant coating for exterior or interior wood and thatch products. X-238 is a white, opaque, water based fire retardant coating for the use on exterior and interior wood and thatch products. It is paint-like in appearance and dries to a clear satin finish in approximately four (4) hours. X-238 is flexible yet durable which enables it to breathe, shed heavy, driven rain, and withstand considerable sand and dust abrasion.
