Stay On Top Of Your Fire Extinguisher Annual Inspection

1. Stay On Top Of Your Fire Extinguisher Annual Inspection If it has been more than a year since your business last had a fire extinguisher inspection, you need to get it done immediately! The risk is too great that they are damaged, they won’t work, or that you don’t have enough of them in place. Don’t wait until a fire does occur to learn there was so much more you should have done to be prepared for it. Hopefully, you are already doing your part and you stay on top of when that next fire extinguisher inspection is to take place. A great provider needs to be working closely with you. Their goal is to help you lower the risk of a fire as well as to have resources in place to help should one very occur. A fire extinguisher that is accessible has a full canister, and works correctly can be essential. It can make the difference between a fire being controlled or causing a deal of damage. It can make the difference between people getting out of the building safely or those that suffer from injuries or lose their lives. These are very important resources that should need to be taken for granted. Find a Wonderful Provider If you don’t have a top notch provider for your annual fire extinguisher inspections, you need to make a change. The provider you could on has a huge responsibility, and there is no room for error. They should take pride in staying on top of the regulations and enforcing them. They should take the time to completely look at everything and document it in great detail.

2. What will they Evaluate? The specifications of what they will evaluate when they come in to inspect your fire extinguishers can vary. It is a good idea to ask them what they cover before you hire them. There are sample reports online too, and that can serve as a guideline for you to see how well they are digging around before they just sign off on the paperwork. Reviewing the Report The report they complete for you should be detailed and they should schedule a time to go over it with you. This allows them to share feedback and for you to ask questions. If there are any issues they have identified, work with them to find the best way to fix it. The solution should be put in motion immediately. If you wait, that is allowing the risk of a fire being out of control to grow. Make sure you keep a copy of the report and you stay on top of when your next inspection is due. A quality provider of such services is also going to stay on top of that date. They should reach out to you as it approaches to find the best time and date to get it done again. Additional Upgrades and Inspections As technology changes and methods improve, there will come a time when your fire extinguishers are considered outdated. The inspector can talk to you about exchanging them for the newer types. They work better and faster, adding more layers of defense in place should a fire ever occur in your business. Such upgrades will vary in price, but they can get you a quote. Your business may warranty additional inspections throughout the year too. Any time a fire extinguisher is used, it should be inspected. It may be refilled and then put back in place. If it is damaged or didn’t work as it should have, then it should be replaced. You want them to be ready to go at all times, and plenty of them in convenient locations around the business. About Us: S K Fire Protection offers an array of services to ensure your business is following the best procedures and policies. Fire prevention is very important to protect your employees, customers and your business materials. Sadly, most businesses fail to realise the steps they can take relating to prevention. It is only after a fire has occurred that they learn what they could have done differently. Our services are designed to help you create the best environment for overall safety from fires. They also ensure you have evacuation plans in place, functional fire extinguishers, and so much more. Contact us today to see what we can do to help your business.