facebook instagram yelp Oahu: 808-201-5127 Seattle: 206-203-5849 Home About Fire Protection Services Building Reports Contact Portable Fire Extinguishers Sales - Service - Inspection Current OSHA standards require employers to provide portable fire extinguishers properly mounted or located and readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury. OSHA requires monthly inspections, with a filed report, for all the portable fire extinguishers located at the business. In addition to OSHA, the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) also mandates monthly inspections for portable fire extinguishers. The Gow Fire team is here to help you keep your employees safe and your company compliant with OSHA and NFPA standards (and insurance requirements) for portable fire extinguishers. Portable Fire Extinguishers Did you know that fire extinguishers can effectively put out 80% of fires? Almost 2 million fires are handled entirely by a fire extinguisher in the U.S. every year. (EnGauge Inc.) When a fire extinguisher gets used on a fire in the United States, 75% of the time, the fire department is not required to attend the incident. (EnGauge Inc.) Your physical location’s business type and potential fire risks determine the types and number of portable fire extinguishers you’ll need. The most common fire extinguisher classifications are as follows: Class A– Solid combustibles excl. wood, cloth, paper, plastics, and rubber Class B– Flammable liquids incl. oil, gasoline, paint, and grease Class C– Energized electrical fire (Remove the electrical source, a Class C fire becomes null and void) Class D– Combustible metals (Magnesium) Class K– Cooking oil, animal and vegetable fats, and grease We carry only the best portable fire extinguishers from Amerex & Ansul. Contact the Gow fire extinguisher experts today to stay safe and compliant. Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspections Because the fire extinguisher is your first line of defense, it makes sense to inspect the unit regularly for proper operation. Here is an overview of our portable fire extinguisher inspection: Our tech starts by performing a visual inspection of the unit Next, we clean the extinguisher to remove any accumulated dust or dirt Ensure the pull pin works correctly Check that the gauges work correctly Weigh the unit to determine the amount of suppressant inside Verify the seals hold pressure correctly Inspect the hose for wear or cracks Verify tag information Complete your inspection report Upload our findings to the Building Reports website Then you can access your portable fire extinguisher report and forward it to OSHA, the NFPA, your landlord, and your insurance company. Contact us today to learn more. Bring your portable fire extinguishers to our Seattle and Hawaii locations for service and repairs. Contact our office for more details. Founded in Seattle in 1923, Alexander Gow Fire Equipment Co. provides comprehensive fire protection for our commercial customers, annual marine (USCG) inspections, and fire safety equipment inspections. We have two locations in: Seattle & Oahu Our Services Pre-Engineered Systems Portable Fire Extinguishers Marine Services Fire Equipment & Products Commercial Fire Alarms Business Hours Mon – Fri: 7:30 – 4:00 Sat – Sun: Closed Contact Us Seattle 206-203-5849 customerservice@gowfire.com 1436 NW 53rd St Seattle, WA 98107 Oahu 808-201-5127 customerservice@gowfire.com 99-899 Iwaena St Bay 103 Aiea, HI 96701 © 2021 Alexander Gow Fire Equipment Co.. Website Design & Marketing by Integrity Marketing facebook instagram yelp