Portable fire extinguishers

Do It Yourself Fire Extinguisher Inspections

As a commercial fire equipment company, we are often asked, “Is it acceptable for a business to perform their own monthly fire extinguisher inspections?” The simple answer is, yes. Frequently, professional fire equipment companies are hired to perform monthly fire extinguisher inspections for businesses simply because we help minimize the business interruption. Also, we are able to ensure that those inspections are completed accurately. If you’ve been thinking about doing inspections, there’s a couple of things you’re going to have to have. One of those things is a complete list of your fire extinguishers that indicates where they are located […]

Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems

Replacing Existing Halon And CO2 Fire Control Systems With FM200 Fire Suppression Systems

Existing Halon and CO2 control systems are ideally suited for use with FM200 and can be modified to operate as part of a FM200 Fire Suppression System. The fire suppression agent used in FM200 Fire Suppression Systems (HFC-227ea) is an acceptable replacement for Halon 1301. HFC-227ea has a zero ozone depleting potential, a low global warming potential, and a short atmospheric lifetime. It is particularly useful where an environmentally acceptable agent is essential, where clean up of other media presents a problem, where weight versus suppression potential is a factor, where an electrically non-conductive medium is needed, and where people […]

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Portable Fire Extinguisher Requirements For Businesses

OSHA rule 29 CFR 1910 establishes the requirements for portable fire extinguishers in a business. Employers are generally required by the OSHA rule to provide employees with portable fire extinguishing equipment for use in fighting incipient stage fires in the workplace. An “incipient-stage fire” means the initial or beginning stage that can be controlled or extinguished by portable fire extinguishers. The rule, however, provides alternatives for employers who do not want their employees to fight incipient stage fires in the workplace. Regardless of whether or not a business chooses to rely upon or allow its employees to use portable fire […]

Fire Extinguisher Inspections

Fire Extinguisher Inspections

Fire extinguishers are pretty easy to forget about. They sit in your workplace or home day after day “just in case,” but of course you hope you’ll never have to use one. Even though fire extinguishers may not always be top of mind, there’s nothing worse than needing an fire extinguisher in an emergency only to discover that it isn’t charged and doesn’t work. Portable fire extinguisher inspection is extremely important for the protection of your businesses and homes.  This is especially true since OSHA and Fire Codes require specific procedures when it comes to fire extinguishers in the workplace. […]

Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression System Inspections

What Is Required To Properly Perform Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression System Inspections

Inspecting restaurant and commercial kitchen hood fire suppression systems for proper function requires more than just a visual overview or a system test. Proper maintenance from a factory authorized, trained service technician is essential for compliance and warranty. Restaurant and commercial kitchens require their own set of safety considerations.  These facilities are a common place for open flames, high heat and potential fires. Restaurant and commercial kitchen hood fire suppression systems require a semi-annual inspection to ensure top performance and safety for employees and customers alike. Restaurant and commercial kitchens’ responsibilities By observing some fundamental safety rules, the risk of […]

Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression System Inspections

Ensure Your Restaurant Is Protected From A Devastating Fire By Performing Required Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression System Inspections

Do you own or manage a restaurant? The commercial kitchens in these establishments require the right fire suppression system in order to ensure the safety of the staff and patrons AND to remain code compliant. If your commercial kitchen fire suppression system is not kept in proper working condition, the results could be devastating.  The number one way to ensure your commercial kitchen fire suppression system continues to operate as designed and stays up to code is to have fire suppression system professionals schedule and perform regular system inspections. An average of 7410 restaurant fires were reported in the U.S. […]

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State And Federal OSHA Requirements For Portable Fire Extinguishers In Businesses

There are many OSHA requirements for portable fire extinguishers that businesses may not be aware of and may be surprised to learn.  This article provides answers to some of the most common frequently asked questions surrounding state and federal OSHA requirements for portable fire extinguishers in businesses. OSHA requirements to document portable fire extinguisher inspections OSHA requires a visual inspection of all portable fire extinguishers at least monthly.  There is no OSHA requirement for documentation of monthly inspections.  This should not be confused with mandatory annual inspections and periodic maintenance inspections which are required to be documented. Most inspection tags […]

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Frequently Asked Questions About Proper Use, Maintenance And Testing Of Portable Fire Extinguishers

Time and time again, we at Jasperwood Fire Equipment Company hear questions about the proper use, proper maintenance and proper testing of fire extinguishers. This article addresses some of the frequently asked questions and provides short easily understandable answers.  Again, this is only SOME of the FAQs. If you have questions regarding fire extinguishers, get the full answer by contacting Jasperwood Fire Equipment Company today. How often should my fire extinguisher be inspected? Your fire extinguisher pressure gauge should be checked monthly to be sure that the extinguisher is holding pressure. The monthly checks should be documented. Also, the fire […]

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Requirements For Placement, Use, Maintenance And Testing Of Portable Fire Extinguishers – Part 6

The requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.157 apply to the placement, use, maintenance, and testing of portable fire extinguishers provided for the use of employees. Where extinguishers are provided but are not intended for employee use and the employer has both an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan that meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1910.39 respectively, then only the requirements of paragraphs 1910.157(e) and 1910.157(f) apply. This series of articles will provide a summary of each section of  Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.157 to allow the reader a good understanding […]

Portable fire extinguishers

Requirements For Placement, Use, Maintenance And Testing Of Portable Fire Extinguishers – Part 5

The requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.157 apply to the placement, use, maintenance, and testing of portable fire extinguishers provided for the use of employees. Where extinguishers are provided but are not intended for employee use and the employer has both an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan that meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1910.39 respectively, then only the requirements of paragraphs 1910.157(e) and 1910.157(f) apply. This series of articles will provide a summary of each section of  Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.157 to allow the reader a good understanding […]