While fire extinguishers are ubiquitous in commercial settings and public buildings, they are less frequently seen in private residences. Indeed, small fires in homes and apartments could likely be put out quickly if there was a working fire extinguisher close at hand. However, even when a home fire extinguisher is present, it’s unlikely the extinguisher was inspected by a professional Fire Extinguisher Service in Salt Lake City. Industry experts encourage all homeowners to have a minimum of one fire extinguisher in an easy to access location. For multiple story homes, it is often suggested a working fire extinguisher be kept on each level.
Fire extinguishers are rated differently, depending on the type of fires they are intended to fight. The recommended unit for home use will be rated A:B:C:, which indicates the extinguisher is rated to fight most types of fires normally seen in homes. An A:B:C: extinguisher will work well with ordinary combustible materials like paper and fabrics as well as flammable liquids and electrically sourced fires. The trick is to inspect the extinguishers at least once per year to verify they are properly charged.
There are two types of fire extinguishers sold for home use. The first type is not rechargeable. In other words, once they are used or the charge is lost over time, they are simply disposed of. The second type is rechargeable. Those units can be readily serviced by local providers like Interwest Fire Protection. Having a fire extinguisher recharged is not necessarily cheap, but the expense is generally far less than replacing the unit.
Recently, homeowners are increasingly turning to installing fire suppression systems in new homes. While some damage will be incurred when the suppression system is activated, safety and insurance professionals uniformly agree those costs are far less than replacing a home. While installing a suppression system in an existing home would be somewhat costly, if extensive remodeling is anticipated, a home fire suppression system would be a worthy addition to the project. Even if the system is only installed in the newly remodeled or added portion of the home, it would improve the overall safety of the residence.
Fire prevention is always important, but having the ability to quickly put out a blaze is important. Quality fire extinguishers should always be present. To have existing fire extinguishers inspected, or select new ones, contact a company providing Fire Extinguisher Service in Salt Lake City today.
