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Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Extinguisher Services
The main reason to keep your fire extinguisher serviced is that it is in working condition in the event of an emergency. You wouldn't want to try to put a fire out to find out that the fire extinguisher doesn't have any pressure in it. That is why when we service fire extinguishers in NYC we properly test them, check the pressure levels and then recharge or refill them when necessary. Aside from that, your insurance company and the FDNY mandates that fire extinguishers are inspected yearly to ensure they are fully serviced. Failure to have your fire extinguishers serviced can result in fines, closures to your business and suspension of i
The FDNY requires yearly tags from fire extinguisher inspections on your fire extinguishers to ensure they are in good-standing condition forbid there was a fire on your property. Some businesses and construction sites require monthly inspections to comply with their insurance.
The Fire Department does not service fire extinguishers, they will perform fire safety inspections on your premises in which the fire extinguishers present must have an up-to-date (within 1-year) fire inspection tag from a certified fire extinguisher inspection service company like Chase Fire.
- Perform and visually inspect the fire extinguisher for corrosion, rust, dents, and damage.
- Ensure that the extinguisher has not been used and is still pressurized, by checking the following:Safety pin and tamper seal are still in their placesPressure gauge reading is full — in the green area. (This is not applicable for Co2 fire extinguishers.)
- Check that the operating instructions on the extinguisher are clear, legible and unobstructed by damage or coverings.
- Removal of the discharge hose and checking for blockages and corrosion.Once the discharge hose has been removed replacement the ‘O' ring is put in place.
- Weighing of the extinguisher.If there is more than a 10% weight loss, investigate and recharge.
- Wipe down the extinguisher.
- Ensure that the wall mountings are secure and in good condition, and properly placed with clear identification before replacing the fire extinguisher back on the wall.
- Updating the annual fire extinguisher inspection tag to accurately reflect the state of the extinguisher and the length for which it should be fire-ready for.
- Hydrostatic Testing
- Proper Signage and Clear, Clean Instruction Visibility
- Code Compliance
Adam M.
Nice guys who show up and explain everything they’re doing. I didn’t know what to expect and they were straightforward in billing and overall what they charged us for. Didn’t need to think twice about calling them back for next year they just showed up right in time and got it done without disrupting my business.
Carol O.
Reliable, honest and efficient. Chase Fire comes and services our extinguishers every year. We just had a pop up event in the Hamptons where the fire dept came out and almost shut us down. Chase Fire came out and got us up and running just in time to launch with extinguisher stands and tagged extinguishers. Life savers.
Anna
Our business was shut down due to fire code violations implemented at the end of 2014 and we were in a serious panic. The Chase Fire team came right after we called and helped get the violation removed so we could reopen. Their prices were competitive and the service was A+. The whole exchange went smoothly which I attribute to their knowledgeable friendly staff with quick turnaround that has earned Chase Fire my companies business for life.
Jay S.
Last year we were serviced by a company that tricked us into using their service by using a shady telemarketer who pretended to be a fire inspector. We’re glad to have found Chase Fire, they’re honest people who show up for their appointments on time and never charge us a penny over what they quote.
Josh C
Chase Fire has served my restaurant for a decade. I trust them explicitly for all my fire extinguishers because they’ve always helped me keep my business safe without ever pressuring me to buy more than I need. Every year they show up at around the same time and they inspect and test all the extinguishers in my 4-story restaurant. I’ve never had any issues when we have to use the extinguishers and that’s the way it should be.
Ever A.
I am opening a daycare in Brooklyn and I needed fire extinguishers installed that would not only meet state regulation but also be kept away from tiny hands. Artie, the Chase Technician, was not only extremely knowledgeable on the regulations but worked quickly to get my extinguishers and their emergency cabinets installed. I will be using their services again in the future and I highly recommend them to anyone else looking for <strong>reliable fire safety equipment installed in New York</strong>
Jack T
Chase Fire Extinguishers and Fire Products gave an excellent demonstration on fire extinguishers and fire safety At the Antique Motoring Club of Monmouth County’s club meeting held on October 19, 2016. We had 53 members glued to every word Artie spoke. Fire safety is a serious issue to our members Fire Protection for their Antique cars is high on their priority list. We are putting together a purchase order to buy fire protection products from Artie and Chase Fire protection. The Chrome Extinguishers were a big hit with the club. The chrome Extinguishers will be the final touch in dressing up some of these beautiful Antique and classic cars. Excellent job, Artie & Chase Fire !!!
Fire Extinguisher Services Provided by A Leading Company in NY, NJ and Long Island
- Standard ABC Fire Extinguishers
- CO2 (Class C) Fire Extinguishers
- Halotron/Clean Agent Fire Extinguishers
- Dry Powder (Class D) Fire Extinguishers
- Automatic Fire Extinguishers
- Wheeled Fire Extinguishers
- Class K Fire Extinguishers for kitchen fires involving cooking oil, grease and/or fats
- Fire Extinguisher Covers and Stands
- Fire Extinguisher Cabinets
- Spot Protection Fire Extinguishers
FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE IN NYC, NJ & LONG ISLAND
- Fire Extinguisher Install, Design & Setup Service
- 6-month & Yearly Fire Extinguisher Inspection Tags
- Hydro-Static Testing
- Fire Extinguisher Refills & Recharges
- Six-Year Teardown
- Fire Extinguisher Testing, Audit & Survey System
SERVICING ALL TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN NYC, NJ & LONG ISLAND
ABC Dry Chemical
Standard Dry Chemical
Purple K Dry Chemical
Halotron/Clean Agent
Wet Chemical - Class K
Heavy Duty High Flow
Wheeled Fire Extinguisher
High Flow
Combustible Metals - Class D
Carbon Dioxide - CO2
Water and Water Mist
Spot Protection Extinguisher
FIRE EXTINGUISHER FEATURES
- Manufactured to meet UL’s rigorous standards for commercial hazard protection and backed by our manufacturer’s warranty.
- Rechargeable.
- Anodized metal & brass valve assemblies for superior strength and corrosion resistance.
- Industrial grade steel & aluminum cylinders with polyester powder coating designed to withstand harsh environments & rough usage.
- Metal pull pins, vehicle brackets and wall hooks for extended unit service life.
- The extinguisher nameplate incorporates bilingual operating and maintenance instructions. Available in English/Spanish & English/French.
- Color-coded gauges show operating status at-a-glance.
- Extinguishers have model and serial number bar coding for easy and accurate maintenance history.
NYC FIRE CODE FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICES
FDNY EBOOK ON "FIRE EXTINGUISHER SAFETY CODE"
Automatic Spot Fire Extinguishers
A spot protection fire extinguisher can be horizontally or vertically mounted and acts as a single unit source with automatic action against fire targeted at a specific area.
Designed to supply supplementary fire protection for some local and total flood applications, MINI-GUARD is designed, tested and constructed to the same high standards as portable extinguishers.
MINI GUARD units can be charged with Multipurpose Dry Chemical or Halotron.
The starting point in selecting the proper fire protection system is considering the type of fire threat that your business most likely faces, and thus the type of extinguishing agent you would need to combat it.
DID YOU KNOW? FIRES CAN BE CLASSIFIED IN THREE WAYS:
type A: ignited by common combustible materials (e.g. wood, trash, paper, plastics, cloth, rubber)
type B: ignited by oil-based or other flammable liquid materials (e.g. solvents, oil, gasoline, paint)
type C: ignited by the presence of electricity (such as from malfunctioning electronics/wiring, broken motors, controls, electronic appliances)
ABC Fire Extinguishers are the most common because they put out the majority of fires. Specialty fire extinguishers are placement based to deal with the types of fires that some rooms are more likely to have.
There is no one fire extinguisher capable of handling all fire types. Certain extinguishers can only combat one type of fire, or perhaps two. Fire extinguishers can utilize water, foam, dry chemicals or carbon dioxide.
TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Each kind of fire extinguisher is classified by a different letter on its canister. The A is usually in a green triangle, the B is in a red rectangle and the C is in a blue circle. Below are the most common types of fire extinguishers on the market:
Water extinguishers are only effective against type A fires.
Foam fire extinguishers can extinguish cooking oils and fats from kitchen fires, making them noteworthy in kitchen suppression.
Dry chemical extinguishers use different dry powder chemicals, such as sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate or monoammonium phosphate. These versatile fire extinguishers can combat A, B, and C fires.
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers use carbon dioxide gas to put out flames, and work best against B & C fires.
Stay safe!
Adam M.
Nice guys who show up and explain everything they’re doing. I didn’t know what to expect and they were straightforward in billing and overall what they charged us for. Didn’t need to think twice about calling them back for next year they just showed up right in time and got it done without disrupting my business.
Carol O.
Reliable, honest and efficient. Chase Fire comes and services our extinguishers every year. We just had a pop up event in the Hamptons where the fire dept came out and almost shut us down. Chase Fire came out and got us up and running just in time to launch with extinguisher stands and tagged extinguishers. Life savers.
Anna
Our business was shut down due to fire code violations implemented at the end of 2014 and we were in a serious panic. The Chase Fire team came right after we called and helped get the violation removed so we could reopen. Their prices were competitive and the service was A+. The whole exchange went smoothly which I attribute to their knowledgeable friendly staff with quick turnaround that has earned Chase Fire my companies business for life.
Jay S.
Last year we were serviced by a company that tricked us into using their service by using a shady telemarketer who pretended to be a fire inspector. We’re glad to have found Chase Fire, they’re honest people who show up for their appointments on time and never charge us a penny over what they quote.
Josh C
Chase Fire has served my restaurant for a decade. I trust them explicitly for all my fire extinguishers because they’ve always helped me keep my business safe without ever pressuring me to buy more than I need. Every year they show up at around the same time and they inspect and test all the extinguishers in my 4-story restaurant. I’ve never had any issues when we have to use the extinguishers and that’s the way it should be.
Ever A.
I am opening a daycare in Brooklyn and I needed fire extinguishers installed that would not only meet state regulation but also be kept away from tiny hands. Artie, the Chase Technician, was not only extremely knowledgeable on the regulations but worked quickly to get my extinguishers and their emergency cabinets installed. I will be using their services again in the future and I highly recommend them to anyone else looking for <strong>reliable fire safety equipment installed in New York</strong>
Jack T
Chase Fire Extinguishers and Fire Products gave an excellent demonstration on fire extinguishers and fire safety At the Antique Motoring Club of Monmouth County’s club meeting held on October 19, 2016. We had 53 members glued to every word Artie spoke. Fire safety is a serious issue to our members Fire Protection for their Antique cars is high on their priority list. We are putting together a purchase order to buy fire protection products from Artie and Chase Fire protection. The Chrome Extinguishers were a big hit with the club. The chrome Extinguishers will be the final touch in dressing up some of these beautiful Antique and classic cars. Excellent job, Artie & Chase Fire !!!
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