| Firefighting equipments are undeniably very | | | | the firefighting equipments work. In the |
| expensive pieces of equipment. This is one of the | | | | examinations, you should consider the location or |
| reasons why proper fire extinguisher inspection | | | | placement of your tools. Your firefighting tools |
| and upkeep are practiced. Proper checks and | | | | should be placed at the right place and at the |
| maintenance guarantee that the firefighting | | | | proper height level. They should never obstruct or |
| equipments would last longer and work efficiently | | | | block any pathways. Also, you should check if the |
| when accidents arise. The process helps in | | | | tools contain any deposits on them and their |
| verifying if the equipments work at their optimal. | | | | pressure is at the proper level. |
| Why Do You Need to Do Both? | | | | How Much Maintenance Should You Practice? |
| Examination and upkeep are two different things. | | | | The amount of upkeep you should do depends on |
| However, they are both vital to maintain your | | | | how much of the equipments' operating |
| firefighting tools efficiency. Inspections are | | | | instructions did you follow. Proper maintenance |
| designed to verify if the equipments are fully | | | | can help you save money and be budget savvy. |
| functional and charged. They can come in many | | | | You can either do your own maintenance or let a |
| different variations but they are usually done | | | | fire protection service do it for you. There are |
| after installation. It is recommended that | | | | local companies today that offer this kind of |
| examinations should be made every month. On | | | | services at a very low cost. When choosing a |
| the other hand, upkeep involves a more thorough | | | | company, ensure that they are BAFE approved. |
| checking. This also involves more rigid tasks as it | | | | However, bear in mind that specialist companies |
| may involve recharging, repairing and replacing. | | | | are more efficient over general maintenance |
| What Should You Do During Inspections? | | | | companies. |
| Monthly checking is encouraged to determine if | | | | |
