Servicing of Fire Extinguishers

In accordance with Australian Standard AS1851 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems & Equipment all extinguishers have to be inspected at six monthly intervals. Extinguishers need to be emptied pressure tested and refilled every five years. . If extinguishers do not have a pressure gauge they need to be weighed to see if they are still full. Depending on the type of extinguisher others servicing requirements may be required at 3 or 5 yearly intervals. When an extinguisher has been serviced a numerical code indicating the type of service performed will be stamped on the yellow metal tag that is attached to the extinguisher. Provided that the visual inspection of the extinguisher shows that it is in a serviceable condition no other work is required. Extinguishers must be refilled even if only partially discharged.

Armidale Fire & Safety service technicians will at all time identify themselves to a member of staff or person responsible for building security before proceeding to undertake any work. Extinguisher servicing companies have no right to enforce legislation or make threats of fines or prosecution. Small and large service company’s carry out extinguisher servicing. Only in Queensland do the service technicians need to be licensed.