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Fire Extinguisher Inspection: I couldn’t take any pictures of a fire extinguisher being that I don’t have one in my house. I found this picture off google. I wanted to find a picture that was properly tagged as well to show the importance of documentation of inspection on monthly fire extinguisher checks.
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Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance: It’s important for home inspectors when inspecting a fire extinguisher to know some basics about maintenance. Such as making sure the extinguisher is no more than 75 feet away from any living space and the access to a fire extinguisher is not obstructed.
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ABC Fire Extinguishers are very versatile. They are often the ideal choice being that they are able to put out many different types of fires. They use monoammonium phosphate which is a dry chemical that is able to quickly put out the fire. It is a pale yellow powder that is able to put out all three classes of fire; Class A for trash, wood and paper, Class B for liquids and gases, and Class C for energized electrical sources. The dry chemical smothers the fire. It can leave a residue once the fire has been put out so keep this in mind when choosing this type of extinguisher.
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Fire extinguishers should be checked monthly by an inspector to confirm proper maintenance has happened and regular inspections have been performed. An inspector can check this by the tag that should be present on an extinguisher in service. An inspector does not have to be certified to check an extinguisher.
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A firewall in an attached garage should be made up of fire-rated material such as type-x drywall as well as tape and mud for all the seems. The firewall should not have any holes penetrating it unless it has metal fittings and fixtures that are non-combustible.
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Fire Extinguishers are a very important part of home safety. It is very important to have the proper class of fire extinguisher available for to correct area and usage. Proper inspection and maintenance is a key factor for safe home as well.
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When reviewing proper home safety it is extremely important to have a plan for fire extinguishers in your home. Proper location and familiarization of proper use, as well as the proper type and size could be all the difference in saving a life.
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While I don’t have an image of a residential fire extinguisher, I do have this. This is an image of an extinguisher bay taken during a fire truck inspection a few years back. What we checked for was monthly inspection records, Tags properly attached and filled out, secure mounting, proper pressure gauge readings, yearly recertifications, safety pin condition, operating lever condition, discharge head condition and tightness, overall tank condition, hose condition, hose restrictions and if the hose was tightly threaded and the nozzle fastened to the tank.
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I was reading the article “OSHA Announces New Safety Guidelines for Commercial Roof Inspections” and found myself wondering how this slipped by me being a co-owner of an NDI company. We perform inspections while standing on ladders, catwalks, scaffolding and various precarious platforms. It immediately prompted me to download the requirements and email them to our Safety officer to make sure we are still in compliance with industrial standards. Once again, I am reminded that no matter what industry inspections are performed, they are very similar in their basic nature in both safety and performance.
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My essay is about fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers play a vital role in fire protection in both commercial and residential applications. Properly working fire extinguishers is very important and key to the maximum protection that they can apply. Regular service and inspection are very important for the proper operation of the fire extinguisher. Monthly and yearly inspections are vital and should be carried out as recommended and never delayed or skipped over.
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I just submitted an essay and it took it but yet its asking me for another essay I dont understand why this is happening I would like to move forward with the exams so that I can get a couple accredits thank you
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In this picture you see a fire extinguisher on a shelf in a laundry room. Although having the fire extinguisher in the home is acceptable, I would also recommend having some sign on outside of room pointing out that the fire extinguisher is there. And to make sure everyone in the home knows it is
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I chose the article on fire extinguisher and maintenance due to extinguisher chart identifying extinguisher types and what fires to use on. I feel this chart is very important to prevent the spread of a fire. I would include this chart in every home inspection and suggest the homeowner keep it somewhere handy in case of emergency
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The picture attached shows a fire extinguisher in very bad shape.
Just to mention some fails, are:
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I read the article named “Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Inspection” and there i a part that wasn’t mentioned in the previous video, and is the fire type.
There are 5 different types of extinguishers, type A, B, C, D and K, according on the source of the fire.
It is a very important fact to know, because according to the fire type, we can select the type of extinguisher to use in case of emergency.
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fire extinguishers are an integral part of all safety equipment of a household. this equipment should be inspected every 30 days to make sure that it is in correct operating condition. simple safety checks keep your equipment in good working order.
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fire extinguishers come in 4 types that are labeled alphabetically. it is crucial to know the four types and what they are used for. if you use the wrong fire extinguisher to fight a fire that it is not designed for you can have problems that you didnt want.
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This fire extinguisher appears to be in good condition. The gauge shows the pressure and the green. It has a safety tag on it to document how often it has been inspected and with instructions on how to properly use the fire extinguisher.
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An old fire extinguisher that is missing the instructions would be hard for someone with no training to use. The fire extinguisher should be in an accessible location or anyone could grab it in case of an emergency quickly read the instructions and use it.
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Depends on The 2010 version of NFPA 10 in paragraph 7.1 states, the owner or his agent is responsible for inspecting and maintaining the portable fire extinguishers. Persons performing maintenance and recharge shall be certified. Certification requires passing a test administered by an organization acceptable to the AHJ. The extinguisher would be in good condition anytime, and I think it is a great idea. We do not have to check extinguishers before using it , and could save time to put fire out!
