Fire extinguishers may last for several years, but they don’t last forever. They also tend to become less effective over time. Like other fire safety equipment, fire extinguishers need to be replaced after a certain period of time, even if you’ve never used them. (Fire extinguisher manufacturers often recommend replacing them every 5-15 years, depending..
Like fire extinguishers, many people assume that smoke and fire alarms last forever and don’t need maintenance or replacement once they’re installed. But, in fact, you need to check and maintain these alarms regularly. Aside from replacing their batteries or power sources once they’ve run out, you’ll also need to test them regularly to make..
By Tracey Wallace You have a Fire Indicator Panel on site, the alarm has sounded, and you go to investigate. Your Fire Indicator panel is connected directly to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and now they are on their way to your site. In a matter of minutes, you need to identify the cause to..