Orange & Orange County Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing
Fire Prevention and Fire Safety in Orange & Orange County, California
Hydrostatic testing is required on many fire extinguishers portable, wheeled and fixed extinguisher systems. Our company specializes in fire extinguisher service, repair and maintenance. We offer a large inventory of portable and wheeled fire extinguishers in Orange & Orange County.
Orange & Orange County Hydrostatic Tests & Inspections
A hydrostatic test allows the fire protection technician to check the extinguisher outer shell and case lining integrity. According to NFPA 10 Standards and Codes you must complete hydrostatic tests on all extinguisher cylinders every 5 to 12 years.
Orange & Orange County Five (5) Year Hydrostatic Tests and Inspections
Our fire protection company is state licensed and fully insured; we use only certified fire protection technicians to complete your five (5) year hydrostatic tests and inspections for all installed fire extinguisher cylinders.
Orange & Orange County Six (6) Year Hydrostatic Tests and Inspections
Our fire protection company is state licensed and fully insured; we use only certified fire protection technicians to complete your six (6) year hydrostatic tests and inspections for all installed fire extinguisher cylinders.
Orange & Orange County Twelve (12) Year Hydrostatic Tests and Inspections
Getting your required 12 year tear downs on all fire extinguisher cylinders is a must. The cylinder shell casings integrity may fail at 12 years, depending on the extinguisher casing. Industrial extinguisher casings are made to last longer, but still require 5 and 12 year tests and inspections.
If it's a portable fire extinguisher it is recommended to replace the portable fire extinguisher by purchasing a new comparable unit.
NFPA 10 Standards and Codes / Section 8.3.1
Hydrostatic tests and inspections should be completed on: Pressurized Water Cylinders • Every 5 Years Wetting Agent(s) Cylinders • Every 5 Years AFFF Foam Cylinders • Every 5 Years FFFP Foam Cylinders • Every 5 Years Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Cylinders • Every 5 Years Dry Chemical(s) Cylinders • Every 12 Years Halogenated Agent(s) Cylinders • Every 12 Years Hose Conductivity Testing • 7.3.1.3
A conductivity test shall be conducted annually on all carbon dioxide hose assemblies.
Orange & Orange County Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service
We sale, service, repair, recharge, refill, test and inspect fire extinguishers, install cabinets and mounting brackets and offer hydrostatic testing on all extinguisher cylinders. We can take care of your annual inspections and 6 year tear-downs, when needed were here with a huge inventory of fire extinguishers for sale. |