Fire Fighting Equipment Maintenance and Its Importance

Fire fighting equipment defends people and businesses in fire accidents. It keeps people safe anywhere they live and work. Regular examination and servicing of the equipment meant for the safety of the tenants to the relevant standards is very crucial. Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual checks are done to ensure the equipment's functionality, and maintain all other aspects of fire safety management.

Proficient personnel need to contain in the checking of fire fightingequipments in Islamabad, which is usually provided by the installer, or the installer's mediator, or even by a checking organization. The equipment comprises fire detection and alarm systems; sprinkler systems; fire door, automatic release devices; foam and powder extinguishing systems; smoke control systems, including systems using pressure differentials; emptying lifts for persons with disabilities and other related things.

An extended service contains the basic service and the ejection test. The fire fighting system forbuilding in Islamabad is discharged under controlled conditions to test its working efficiency. Its inner body is examined for rust or lining damage. If it is in a good condition, then it is replenished, recharged and returned to service. The comprehensive service is done once in five years for water, powder and foam based extinguishers, and once in ten years for primary seal powder extinguishers. An overhaul service interval for CO2 extinguishers is ten years. The maintenance record of the service should be affixed to the fire fighting equipment.

The basic necessity in any buildings is the existence of a fire fighting equipment in a good operating condition. The regular maintenance checks with an appropriate plan are highly important. The equipment has to be maintained to fulfill the significant standards and conditions according to the Regulatory Reform Order 2005. This ensures safety of people and businesses, and is also accountable for the right kind of confidence among people in their environment.