Fire Extinguisher Certification

You would have put a fire extinguisher in all places that you think you should. You would have undergone preliminary training how to act in these situations of emergencies. But if your fire extinguisher itself is not up to the mark, then there is little you can do. Thus it is very important to make sure that your fire extinguisher is certified.

Fire extinguisher certification is usually done by state licensed inspectors, but depending on where you live, you can find federal license inspectors as well. In addition, in many places there are third party companies that have the right of fire extinguisher certification. You will have to check with your local fire department if you want to be absolutely sure how this is done at your place.

Fire extinguisher certification consists of certifying that your fire extinguisher is up to the mark, that it has the required capability to fight a fire and other technical aspects such as checking for the pressure, the fire extinguishing material etc. It may be necessary to have your fire extinguisher certified by law, again depending on where you live. Also, many insurance companies will insist on fire extinguisher certification. Therefore it is always advisable to be on the safe side and always have your fire extinguisher certified to avoid any problems that might occur during an emergency.