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Fire Extinguishers
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA10) states that fire extinguishers shall be maintained annually by a licensed fire extinguisher company.
Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Your fire extinguisher(s) should be inspected at least once a month by a representative of your business or one of our technicians can perform this service if requested. Performing the monthly inspections does not require special training or a permit - anyone can perform the monthly inspections for your business. Generally, the representative from your company is verifying that the fire extinguisher is in place and hasn’t been tampered with. This means that, upon inspection, the extinguisher should be on or in its correct location mounted on a wall bracket or in a cabinet, have the tamper seal intact, showing a fully charged. Performing this inspection at least once a month familiarizes you and your employees with the fire safety equipment. Any use of an extinguisher requires immediate attention by a certified fire extinguisher technician.
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
All extinguishers required to be certified annually. Each year a licensed technician must examine the exterior of each extinguisher.
The technician will be checking the: Mechanical parts, extinguishing agent, and physical condition. Mechanical parts include the handle, pins, and safety tamper seals, are intact and ready for use. The extinguisher should be full and be within the weight requirements listed on the label. The dial displaying service pressure should be in the green and the shell of the extinguisher should be free of rust and or damage. Each certified unit should have a yellow annual certification tag punched with the date of the examination, an expiration date, what type of maintenance was performed, and the class of chemical inside. Each certification tag should also be filled out with the serial number of the unit it is attached to, the name and permit number of the technician, and the license number of the company.
Annual Maintenance - Every year, your fire extinguishers will have an external maintenance and be serviced by a licensed and permitted fire extinguisher technician. The service provided to the business owners by the fire safety company to help the business remain safe, stay in compliance with fire code, and meet insurance requirements as well.
6 Year Internal Maintenance - Every six years the fire extinguishers must undergo a process known as a six-year maintenance.
12 Year Hydro Static Test – Every twelve years the fire extinguishers must undergo a process known as a hydrostatic test. The frequency of the hydro static test varies based on the type of extinguisher however, in most cases of ABC dry chemical extinguishers.
Types Of Fire Extinguishers
Fire Extinguishers come in a variety of classes and sizes to fit your specific needs. Classes are A, B, C, D, and K.
Class A fires are wood, paper, plastic, etc. - general structure fires.
Class B fires are flammable liquids, such as solvents, paints, gasoline and other fuels, and oils (other than foodstuffs).
Class C fires are for live electrical fire.
Class D fires are flammable metals, like lithium batteries for cellphones, tablets, and batteries.
Class K fires are kitchen media, like animal fats and vegetable oils.
Emergency Exits and Lighting
Exit/Emergency Light Inspections
ATLAS Fire Protection can perform this inspection if needed.
There are various local codes and insurance company requirements that commercial, industrial, institutional, and certain multi-family residences must abide by.
The NFPA light safety code 101 requires that the equipment owner is responsible for assuring that all illuminated Exit signs and Emergency lights are functional, working correctly and properly maintained.
Monthly inspections consists of :
Check for physical damage to the exterior of the unit (test switch, pilot lamp, broken heads, etc.).
Verify that the bulbs on Exit Signs are illuminated.
Verify that the lamps on Emergency Lights and Exit Signs equipped with a battery backup illuminate when the test switch is depressed (press and hold Test Switch for a minimum of 30 seconds)
Verify that the lamps on Emergency Lights are properly aligned and secure.
Annual inspections consist of:
Check for physical damage to the exterior of the unit (test switch, pilot lamp, broken heads, etc.).
Check the operation of the unit by exercising the test button.
A 90-minute battery discharge test is required annually as well as a complete inspection of the charging circuit, lamp condition, and overall state of the light housing.
Verify that all lamps are working properly.
Replace defective parts if needed (batteries and bulbs).
A certification letter or certification of service sticker will be applied to each exit/emergency light inspected.
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Alarms
Maintaining reliability throughout the entire life cycle of a fire alarm system involves three distinct and equally important tasks which must be performed on a periodic basis: (1.) visual inspections, (2.) functional testing and (3.) maintenance activities. ATLAS Fire Protection can gladly perform all of these task through our partnership company. Many overlook the need to visually inspect the fire system and concentrate only on the functional testing of the components. However, each of these tasks are necessary and contribute to the assurance of a fire system that is ready to perform in the case of a fire.
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire Sprinklers
A fire sprinkler system is an active fire protection method, consisting of a water supply system, providing adequate pressure and flowrate to a water distribution piping system, onto which fire sprinklers are connected. ATLAS Fire Protection is here to help!
Fire Hydrants and Back Flows
Fire Hydrant Testing
Fire hydrants should be flow tested every five years to verify capacity and marking of the hydrant. ATLAS Fire Protection is here to perform these test. When flow test data is needed, such data should not be more than 5 years old since conditions in the piping and system demands can change.
Back Flow Testing
Backflow testing is a process that is used to test your plumbing system to make sure that drinking water is not being contaminated by dirty water infiltrating the water supply. ATLAS Fire Protection is ready for the job!
Control and Water Valves
Valve Testing
Valve “type testing” is a new protocol where valves are tested at the operating pressure and temperature ranges specified by the manufacturer. ... In addition to the temperature and pressure testing extremes, the valves are also often required to be tested for fugitive emissions leakage during the test program. ATLAS Fire Protection also can ensure quality work in this field as well.