How to Maintain Your Business’s Commercial Fire Extinguishers

When you own a business, there are many job roles you take on. From running the business to ensuring the safety of your staff and customers, your main priority is keeping all the occupants safe. One way to do so is by ensuring your fire extinguishers function as intended.
Commercial fire extinguishers are an essential component of building safety. While you likely don’t want to think about fires occurring. If they do, you can rest easy knowing you have the right tools to handle it.
The first step to fire extinguisher safety is simple, ensuring your building has them. The second step is ensuring they are maintained regularly.

Risks of No Regular Maintenance

You have fire extinguishers located throughout your building and that’s great! Unfortunately, if they don’t work properly, they may as well be decorations. This is why you need to have your commercial fire extinguishers inspected/serviced on a regular basis. Not only will this ensure your fire extinguishers work and put out potential fires but you’ll also be in compliance with local regulations and other laws.

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Best Practices

Ready to ensure the fire extinguishers in your building are set to go in the case of a fire? Here’s a list of some fire extinguisher maintenance best practices:

  • Visually inspect all fire extinguishers on a monthly basis. Look to see if there is any visual damage and confirm the tamper seal and pin are in place.
  • Ensure your fire extinguishers are visible and labeled. This enables people to see the fire extinguisher and get to it quickly in the case of an emergency.
  • Make sure your fire extinguishers are professionally serviced each year. Local regulations and other laws will determine the finer details on this.
  • Ensure that everyone that works in the building knows how to work the fire extinguishers and hold refresher courses for your employees.
  • Keep records of all fire safety inspections, including fire extinguisher maintenance inspections.

By maintaining your commercial fire extinguishers, you can keep your business and its occupants safe. The best way to ensure your fire extinguishers are in good working order is to consult a professional fire safety expert for help.

Speak with a TFP fire safety expert today about having your fire extinguishers maintained!