Hazard Analysis is critical to use the right extinguisher for the right application. Let us help prepare you for a fire emergency by ensuring that the right fire extinguisher for the environment is the closest one. If a fire event occurs, grab the fire extinguisher and remember the PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
We install FE’s with precision and professionalism for the following industries:
Assisted Living
Education
Healthcare
Industrial
Restaurant
Retail
Crucial safety measures for pressurized cylinders, tanks and fire extinguishers to ensure structural integrity and ability to withstand pressure during operating. Accurate Fire is certified by the Department of Transportation to provide low- and high-pressure testing. We offer testing services for most types of D.O.T rated cylinders, both steel and aluminum.
Hydrotesting for different types of cylinders is required at different intervals.
| Extinguisher Type | Description | Testing Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Store Pressure, Loaded Stream, or Anti-Freeze Extinguishers | 5 Years |
| Foam | AFFF / FFFP Extinguishers | 5 Years |
| CO₂ | Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers | 5 Years |
| Dry Chemical | Mild Steel, Brazed, Aluminum, Cartridge or Cylinder Operated | 12 Years |
| Halogenated | Halon 1211, Halotron Agent Extinguishers | 12 Years |
| FE-36 | Ansul Extinguishers | 12 Years |
Monthly inspections are designed to be visual self-inspections performed by facility staff, not detailed internal maintenance. While you are permitted to perform your own monthly inspections, many businesses opt to partner with us to perform monthly inspections because trained technicians help drive accountability, save time, and ensure regulatory compliance.
What is part of a monthly inspection (a visual self-inspection):
Location: Ensure the extinguisher is not obstructed and is in its proper place.
Pressure gauge: Confirm the needle is in the operable range (usually green).
Tamper seal and pin: Check that the safety seal and pull pin are intact and not broken.
Physical condition: Look for rust, corrosion, leakage, or any signs of physical damage.
Nozzle: Make sure the nozzle is clear and not clogged.
Operating instructions: Verify that the instructions on the nameplate are legible and facing outward.
An annual fire extinguisher inspection is a required maintenance procedure for businesses and organizations, performed by a licensed professional to ensure the extinguisher is fully charged, undamaged, and in proper working condition. After the inspection, a new inspection tag is attached indicating the date of the service and expires 1-year from the date punched on the tag.
What the annual inspection covers:
External condition: Checking for dents, corrosion, chemical deposits, or other damage on the casing.
Pressure gauge: Ensuring the needle is in the green zone, indicating proper pressurization.
Hose and nozzle: Inspecting for any blockages or external damage.
Pin and tamper seal: Verifying the pin is straight and the tamper seal is intact to prevent accidental discharge.
Operating instructions: Making sure the instructions are clear, legible, and facing outward.
Weight and internal agent: Confirming the extinguisher is free of damage and the internal product has not clumped.
Recharging services include a professional technician servicing the unit by refilling the extinguishing agent, performing necessary maintenance like replacing seals, and re-pressurizing it to the correct level. This process restores the extinguisher’s ability to work effectively after a partial or full discharge, to correct low pressure, or as part of scheduled maintenance according to NFPA standards.
A six-year maintenance on a fire extinguisher, as required by NFPA and OSHA, is an internal examination of the cylinder for corrosion, damage, and other issues, followed by the replacement of worn parts and recharging with the appropriate agent and pressure
Hydrotesting, or hydrostatic testing, is a safety process that verifies a cylinder’s ability to safely hold pressure by filling it with liquid, usually water, and pressurizing it to a level higher than its normal operating pressure. Technicians measure the cylinder’s expansion under pressure; if the cylinder shows a permanent expansion beyond a safe, defined limit, it indicates a structural flaw and the cylinder fails the test, requiring removal from service. This mandatory test ensures cylinders are structurally sound and free from leaks before refilling, preventing catastrophic failures and injuries.