Servicing
Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are also considered as a first defence when a fire breaks out. There are many types of extinguishers which will extinguish different types of fires. Depending on the nature of the environment an extinguisher will be installed to be used in an emergency.
All portable fire extinguishers are pressurised and readied for use when required in accordance with AS1852-2012 section 10. Fire extinguishers are to be service and maintained every 6 and 12 months and routine service are inspected for:
- Corrosions
- Pressure gauge
- Cylinder lining
- Defects
- Chemical displacements inside cylinder
- Location
6-12 month inspections
Every 6 to 12 months a visual inspection is conducted and the contents inside are displaced to prevent compaction in A.B.E Dry Chemical filled extinguishes.
5-year inspections
Every 5 years the extinguishers are emptied and re-pressurised and tested. The cylinder is inspected inside for rust and the integrity of the cylinder is tested and the internal components are replaced to ensure the life of the cylinder over the next 5 years.
Where to install extinguishers
According to AS2444, an extinguisher can be installed no less than 100mm above ground level and a maximum 1.2m from the floor to the top of the extinguisher handle.
Pro tip
From my experience installing extinguishers in newly built factories and apartments, I usually install the bracket at about belt-height. It is well above the min 100mm off the ground and not over the maximum 1.2mm to the top of the extinguisher handle. –Ronny Allard
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