Fire Extinguisher Issues That Require Inspection ASAP
If you’re experiencing any of the problems below, your extinguishers are not compliant and may result in: failure of use during an emergency, FDNY violations, court summons, and/or FDNY fines up to $3,000 per violation.
Expired Inspection Tag
- Not compliant with NFPA 10
- Risk of fines during building inspections
- Extinguisher may fail in an emergency
Missing Inspection Tag
- No proof of annual inspection
- Risk of fines and NYC fire code violation
- Must be re-tagged by a licensed technician
Existing FDNY Violation
- Open violations must be corrected fast
- We inspect, service, and re-tag on the spot
- Helps avoid penalties and repeat inspections
Pressure Loss In Extinguisher
- Gauge not in the green = unsafe
- Can be caused by leaks or temperature swings
- Needs immediate recharge or replacement
Missing or Broken Safety Pin
- Shows signs of tampering or partial discharge
- Not safe for use until inspected
- Requires servicing to restore compliance
Previously Used Extinguisher
- Even small discharges make units non-compliant
- Must be recharged or replaced
- Tag updated after inspection
Hardened or Caked-On Agent
- Extinguisher agent settles over time in older units
- Can block discharge when needed most
- Requires internal inspection or replacement