How long are Amerex fire extinguishers good for?
How long are Amerex fire extinguishers good for?
[NFPA-10] Every six years, stored pressure extinguishers that require a 12 year hydrostatic test shall be emptied and subjected to the applicable maintenance procedures.
Where are Amerex fire extinguishers made?
Trussville, Alabama
Amerex Corporation is a large American manufacturer of firefighting products. Based in Trussville, Alabama, Amerex makes hand portable and wheeled fire extinguishers for commercial and industrial environments, as well as fire and explosion suppression vehicle systems for defense applications.
Are Amerex fire extinguishers made in the USA?
Amerex Corporation has been providing fire fighting products since 1971. We are the worldwide leader of hand portable and wheeled fire extinguishers. Our product line also includes vehicle fire suppression, gas detection, restaurant systems and clean agent systems. Amerex products are made in the U.S.A.
How do you tell if my fire extinguisher is expired?
To find out the age of an extinguisher you need to look for dates stamped on the cylinder body, printed on the extinguisher label or printed on the extinguisher itself. Sometimes the date stamp is hidden under the plastic ring around the neck of an extinguisher or under the plastic boot of the extinguisher.
What is the Colour code for fire extinguishers?
Fire extinguisher colour coding Water fire extinguishers are colour coded red. Foam fire extinguishers are colour coded in cream. Powder fire extinguishers are colour coded with blue. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are colour coded with black.
Can you recharge a fire extinguisher?
Your fire extinguishers should only be recharged by a certified fire equipment dealer or fire protection company. Once a year, a certified fire equipment dealer, in accordance with the service manual identified on the fire extinguisher label, should service the fire extinguisher.
