The document discusses fire extinguisher lifecycles and maintenance. It recommends budgeting for fire equipment replacement and maintenance based on expected lifespans to avoid unexpected costs. Fire extinguishers typically need to be replaced every 10-20 years, while other maintenance like inspections and recharging is needed annually or every 5 years. Proper lifecycle planning and working with partners can help prepare budgets and reduce risks.

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Everything has a life expectancy and
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the life cycle will give you a chance to
budget for when you might expect to
replace equipment. This can help avoid
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Life Cycles - Fire Extinguishers
Planning your budget for the next year? Find out where your extinguishers are
in their life cycle and be prepared for the potential cost;
If you would like to speak to us about the potential costs for this, then let us know prior
to your next visit. We can work with you on when we would expect your costs to be, for example
if you have a new building then you should be planning for 5 years and 10 years from taking
possession. It’s worth pointing out that everyone can be caught out at some point, but planning
reduces the risk of this happening to you and having the right partners in place will help.
Safety Product Every Year 5 Years 10-20 Years
Pressurised fire
extinguisher;
some wet chemical
and foam.
Weighed, inspected, pressure
gauge tested and certificated.
Test date marked and signed
off for 12 months.
Mandatory discharge test
and internal inspection. Either
recharge or replace with
refurbished unit or new one.
This is the expected working
life of a fire extinguisher.
Better quality products come
with a 10 year guarantee.
CO2 fire
extinguisher.
Weighed, inspected and
certificated.Test date marked
and signed off for 12 months.
Mandatory pressure test,
and new valve fitted. Either
replace with refurbished unit
or new one.
This is the expected working
life of a fire extinguisher.
Better quality products come
with a 10 year guarantee.
Non-pressurised
fire extinguisher;
water, foam and
dry powder.
Weighed, inspected, and
certificated.Test date
marked and signed off for
12 months.
There is no specific
additional 5 year test, just
annual maintenance.
This is the expected working
life of a fire extinguisher.
Better quality products come
with a 10 year guarantee.
Fire
blankets.
Inspected for correct size,
location and suitability.
Check with any changes
in standards. Pull out and
check for contamination and
damage to fold in corners as
fire can break through weak
points in folds.
Check with any changes
in standards.
Signage. Inspected for correct
location and suitability.
Check with any changes
in standards.
Check with any changes
in standards.
Download our procedure for budgeting at www.w-fp.co.uk/nasty