{"id":7376,"date":"2020-06-18T10:20:36","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T00:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/austfirepro.com.au\/?p=7376"},"modified":"2025-03-18T09:56:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T23:56:30","slug":"servicing-popular-fire-safety-equipment-in-homes-or-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/austfirepro.gcw.net.au\/old\/2020\/06\/18\/servicing-popular-fire-safety-equipment-in-homes-or-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Servicing Popular Fire Safety Equipment in Homes or Small Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fire extinguishers may last for several years, but they don\u2019t last forever. They also tend to become less effective over time. Like other fire safety equipment, fire extinguishers need to be replaced after a certain period of time, even if you\u2019ve never used them. (Fire extinguisher manufacturers often recommend replacing them every 5-15 years, depending on the extinguisher.)  You\u2019ll also need to check them regularly to make sure they\u2019re still in good condition, with no signs of wear or damage.<\/p>\n

For home extinguishers read the manufacturer\u2019s directions on the extinguisher.<\/p>\n

Fire Extinguishers<\/u><\/h2>\n

Ref (AS1851 \u2013 2012 sect 10)<\/p>\n

Fire extinguishers shall be serviced\u2014<\/p>\n

(a) six-monthly (consists of an external inspection and some measurements);<\/p>\n

(b) yearly (same as 6 monthly but can include internal inspections in some extinguishers); and<\/p>\n

(c) five-yearly (generally includes pressure testing the cylinder, note it is often cheaper to buy new extinguishers than to pressure test).<\/p>\n

Upon installation and after any usage, a six-monthly service shall be carried out. The starting date for five-yearly service shall be either the date of manufacture of the extinguisher or the date of last pressure test, whichever is the later. If the date of manufacture or last pressure test cannot be reliably established, a five-yearly service procedure shall be carried out on the extinguisher.<\/p>\n

Get in touch with us for Fire Extinguisher Training<\/a> services.<\/p>\n

Adverse operating environments <\/u><\/h2>\n

Unless protected from the effects of an adverse operating environment (any extinguisher located outdoors), extinguishers located in such environments shall be subjected to a more comprehensive service program by conducting the five-yearly inspection, test and routine service schedules, every three years<\/p>\n

Fire Blankets<\/u><\/h2>\n

Ref (AS1851 \u2013 2012 sect 11)<\/p>\n

The frequency of routine servicing of fire blankets shall be in accordance with the following:<\/p>\n

(a) At intervals not exceeding 6 months (blanket is removed and inspected for defects).<\/p>\n

(b) When defects are suspected (if so blankets are replaced).<\/p>\n

Hose Reels<\/u><\/h2>\n

Ref (AS1851 \u2013 2012 sect 11)<\/p>\n

Fire hose reels shall be serviced\u2014<\/p>\n

(a) six monthly (includes an external inspection and check for leaks); and<\/p>\n

(b) yearly (as for 6 monthly plus a flow test to ensure correct flow rate).<\/p>\n

For each of these pieces of fire equipment a Servicing Tag attached to the item will be stamped for the Month of the Year.<\/p>\n

Summary records (a written document) must also be provided by the servicing company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
EXTINGUISHER & HOSE REEL SERVICING<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\n

To meet Australian Standards AS1851<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Type<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Servicing required<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

6<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

monthly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

12 monthly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

3 yearly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/span>(adverse conditions)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

yearly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

ABE Dry Powder Extinguisher<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

CO2 Extinguisher<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Air Water Extinguisher<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Air Foam Extinguisher<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wet Chemical Extinguisher<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fire Blanket<\/td>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hose Reel<\/td>\n\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Need training to know how to use this equipment?<\/h2>\n

Check out our training courses<\/a> to learn how to properly use and handle fire safety equipment. Give us a call today and ask about our Online Fire Extinguisher Training<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fire extinguishers may last for several years, but they don\u2019t last forever. They also tend to become less effective over time. Like other fire safety equipment, fire extinguishers need to be replaced after a certain period of time, even if you\u2019ve never used them. (Fire extinguisher manufacturers often recommend replacing them every 5-15 years, depending […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":7399,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":"

Fire extinguishers may last for several years, but they don\u2019t last forever. They also tend to become less effective over time. Like other fire safety equipment, fire extinguishers need to be replaced after a certain period of time, even if you\u2019ve never used them. (Fire extinguisher manufacturers often recommend replacing them every 5-15 years, depending on the extinguisher.)  You\u2019ll also need to check them regularly to make sure they\u2019re still in good condition, with no signs of wear or damage.<\/p>

For home extinguishers read the manufacturer\u2019s directions on the extinguisher.<\/p>

Fire Extinguishers<\/u><\/h2>

Ref (AS1851 \u2013 2012 sect 10)<\/p>

Fire extinguishers shall be serviced\u2014<\/p>

(a) six-monthly (consists of an external inspection and some measurements);<\/p>

(b) yearly (same as 6 monthly but can include internal inspections in some extinguishers); and<\/p>

(c) five-yearly (generally includes pressure testing the cylinder, note it is often cheaper to buy new extinguishers than to pressure test).<\/p>

Upon installation and after any usage, a six-monthly service shall be carried out. The starting date for five-yearly service shall be either the date of manufacture of the extinguisher or the date of last pressure test, whichever is the later. If the date of manufacture or last pressure test cannot be reliably established, a five-yearly service procedure shall be carried out on the extinguisher.<\/p>

Get in touch with us for Fire Extinguisher Training<\/a> services.<\/p>

Adverse operating environments <\/u><\/h2>

Unless protected from the effects of an adverse operating environment (any extinguisher located outdoors), extinguishers located in such environments shall be subjected to a more comprehensive service program by conducting the five-yearly inspection, test and routine service schedules, every three years<\/p>

Fire Blankets<\/u><\/h2>

Ref (AS1851 \u2013 2012 sect 11)<\/p>

The frequency of routine servicing of fire blankets shall be in accordance with the following:<\/p>

(a) At intervals not exceeding 6 months (blanket is removed and inspected for defects).<\/p>

(b) When defects are suspected (if so blankets are replaced).<\/p>

Hose Reels<\/u><\/h2>

Ref (AS1851 \u2013 2012 sect 11)<\/p>

Fire hose reels shall be serviced\u2014<\/p>

(a) six monthly (includes an external inspection and check for leaks); and<\/p>

(b) yearly (as for 6 monthly plus a flow test to ensure correct flow rate).<\/p>

For each of these pieces of fire equipment a Servicing Tag attached to the item will be stamped for the Month of the Year.<\/p>

Summary records (a written document) must also be provided by the servicing company.<\/p>

EXTINGUISHER & HOSE REEL SERVICING<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/td>

To meet Australian Standards AS1851<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>


<\/p>

Type<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td>

Servicing required<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

6<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

monthly<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td>

12 monthly<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td>

3 yearly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

<\/strong><\/span>(adverse conditions)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td>

5 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>

yearly<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

ABE Dry Powder Extinguisher<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

CO2 Extinguisher<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Air Water Extinguisher<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Air Foam Extinguisher<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Wet Chemical Extinguisher<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>

Fire Blanket<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/p><\/td>


<\/p><\/td>

<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Hose Reel<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/p><\/td>


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Need training to know how to use this equipment?<\/h2>

Check out our training courses<\/a> to learn how to properly use and handle fire safety equipment. 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