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It is through the use of firefighting equipment that people are able to save property and even lives when fire accidents occur. Schools, homes, and workplaces are safer with firefighting equipment installed in their compounds. Taking care of firefighting equipment is necessary. Inspection should be carried out regularly, either weekly, monthly or after every six months. The checks should ensure that the equipment is functioning correctly.
Failure to take proper care of your fire extinguishers will make the equipment less effective in case of a fire. As a result, a small fire accident that could have been dealt with quickly can become a catastrophe.
You should understand that there are two types of maintenance services that you should give your firefighting equipment, namely, professional and self-maintenance.
As per NZS 4503:2005, It is a standard requirement in businesses for all fire equipment to undergo professional inspection once in a while. Professional maintenance has its advantages in that the experts can provide immediate solutions if a problem is identified, unlike self-maintenance, where you may not be able to provide required solutions in some cases.
In most cases, the company that installed the fire equipment is the one that carries out the inspection, but you can also hire a different company to do so. The following are some of the services that you should expect from a firefighting equipment technician:
A professional fire equipment company will carry out inspection either six-monthly or annually. Some of the things that the technician will look at during the inspection include:
The company will also issue you with a certificate to show that your equipment has undergone inspection as required.
It is essential to understand that there are times when the extinguisher develops pressure issues from inside the tank. You will have to get a certified extinguisher technician, as you cannot do it on your own. The period after which this inspection is carried out varies depending on the device.
A professional fire equipment company will also look into the condition of the fire hose reels, smoke alarms, fire hydrants, and other automatic devices that help with firefighting.
While it is vital to get professional maintenance services, carrying out your inspection is essential. With self-maintenance, you can also maximize the lifespan of your firefighting equipment. The following are some of the things that you should do when carrying out self-maintenance.
From https://fireprotectiononline.co.nz/how-often-do-fire-extinguishers-need-to-be-inspected-in-nz/
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The water fire extinguisher is an excellent solution if you run the risk of Class A fires involving paper, rubbish, wood, cloth or other carbon-based materials. H2O is also one of the oldest extinguishants around that is still used to this day.
It is common to pair up water with carbon dioxide extinguishers for indoor use. That covers your Class A, B and E type fires and doesn’t leave as much of a mess compared to dry powder.
Water Fire Extinguishers are a full red cylinder with no band. They will also have the words water fire extinguisher printed on the front label. The cylinder is also made from stainless steel to prevent internal rusting.
H2O extinguishers are suitable for use on class A fires such as:
Water reduces the temperature of the fire and propelled by nitrogen gas.
When directed at flames, it lowers the general temperature, making it tough for the fire to burn and the flame to reignite.
If the water contains chemicals or has other impurities in it, the extinguisher may not operate as designed.
9.0ltr – Water fire extinguisher.
Water is inexpensive and readily available.
Zero impact on the environment.
It is an effective extinguishant on Class A fires.
Water fire extinguishers are only suited for one Class of fire.
Do not use on electrical fires due to shock hazards.
Using water fire extinguishers for fat and also flammable liquids will aggravate the fire.
Like all other fire extinguishers, you need to remember the PASS-word.
Pull the Pin
Aim at the base of the fire.
Squeeze the handle.
Sweep from side to side.
See our guide on How to Use a Fire Extinguisher.
From Our Blog Article All About Water Fire Extinguishers https://fireprotectiononline.co.nz/water-fire-extinguishers-nz/
