Fire extinguisher service, answered.

Portable fire extinguishers in a commercial building need a professional inspection once every twelve months. That annual service includes a physical examination of the extinguisher, verification that it is charged and undamaged, replacement of the tamper seal, and a dated service tag. We document what was serviced and flag anything that will come due soon so nothing surprises you next year.

Between annual services, the building owner or occupant is responsible for a quick monthly visual check of each extinguisher: it is in its assigned place, unobstructed and visible, the pressure gauge reads in the green, the pin and tamper seal are intact, and there is no obvious damage or corrosion. It takes a few seconds per unit and is recorded on the back of the service tag. We will walk your staff through exactly how to do it during a service visit.

Any extinguisher that has been discharged — even partially, even a one-second test squeeze — must be recharged. So must any unit whose gauge reads outside the operating range, or one that fails its annual inspection on pressure or weight. Recharge restores the agent and the propellant charge and includes a new tamper seal and tag.

Stored-pressure extinguishers with a rechargeable agent require an internal examination every six years. The unit is emptied, the valve and internal components are inspected, the agent is verified or replaced, and the extinguisher is reassembled and recharged. It catches internal corrosion and caking that an external inspection cannot see. The six-year date is stamped or labelled on the unit.

Hydrostatic testing is a pressure test of the extinguisher cylinder itself, performed on a twelve-year interval for most dry chemical units and a five-year interval for CO2 and water-type cylinders. The cylinder is pressurized well above its service rating to confirm it is structurally sound. Cylinders that pass are re-stamped and returned to service; cylinders that fail are removed from service and we quote a replacement.

Yes. CO₂ extinguishers are common in server rooms, labs, kitchens and around electrical equipment. They are serviced annually like any other extinguisher, but they are weighed rather than gauged — a CO₂ unit that has lost more than ten percent of its net agent weight has to be recharged. CO₂ cylinders are on a five-year hydrostatic test interval.

Yes. Class K wet chemical extinguishers are required in commercial kitchens with fryers, griddles and other cooking appliances, and they are installed alongside — never instead of — the hood suppression system. They are serviced annually and typically require internal maintenance on a defined interval. We also confirm the required placard is posted near the unit.

Purple K is a potassium bicarbonate dry chemical used where flammable liquid fires are the main hazard — fuel handling, industrial plants, generator rooms and similar spaces. We service Purple K units on the same annual, six-year and twelve-year schedule as other dry chemical extinguishers, and we confirm pricing for the agent before any recharge work.

When a unit has to leave your site for hydrostatic testing or shop work, we can place a loaner extinguisher of equivalent rating in its bracket so your coverage is never interrupted and you stay compliant while the work is done. Tell us during scheduling and we will bring loaners on the truck.

Yes. If an extinguisher has been discharged, or an inspector has flagged a problem you need corrected quickly, note it when you request service and we will prioritize the visit. Mark your preferred timing as ASAP in the request form and describe the situation in the notes so we can bring the right agent and parts on the first trip.

No. You can book a single visit with no ongoing commitment. If you prefer, we can set up recurring annual service so your inspection date never slips, and you can opt in to a free reminder before your next annual service is due. There is no penalty for declining either.

You can price routine service yourself on this site in about thirty seconds — no phone call, no sales visit and no contact information required to see a number. Pricing is per unit by service type, with volume pricing applied automatically as your extinguisher count grows and a flat coordination fee for each additional location. A service minimum applies to any scheduled visit. If we find work beyond routine service once we are on site, we explain what is needed and what it costs before we do it.

Yes. On-site fire extinguisher training can be added to any service visit for a flat price by attendance tier, starting at $99. The session runs roughly 45 to 60 minutes and covers fire classes and extinguisher selection, the PASS technique, when to fight a fire versus when to evacuate, employee questions and a practical demonstration. Participants receive certificates. It is designed to support workplace fire extinguisher education and training requirements; employers remain responsible for their own emergency action plans.

Submit a service request with your preferred timing and we confirm a window with you directly — normally within one business day. We work around business hours where we can, including early mornings for restaurants and off-hours for occupied offices and medical suites. Service requests are not confirmed appointments until we have contacted you.

Yes. Property managers and multi-site operators can run every building under a single account with consolidated scheduling, volume pricing based on total inventory across the portfolio, and per-location documentation. Add your location count in the calculator, or start on the Commercial Accounts page.

Every serviced extinguisher gets a dated service tag showing what was performed. You receive a record of the visit listing each unit, the service performed, anything that failed or was replaced, and anything coming due — the paperwork a fire marshal, inspector or insurer will ask for. Keep it with your fire safety records.