The sheer presence of a fire extinguisher in your building premises can make you feel safer all the time. However, this piece of fire fighting equipment without the proper maintenance may not function properly when it’s required. A major cause of a non-functioning extinguisher is that it must be expired or too old to use.

When it comes to whether to use an expired fire extinguisher or not, in this context, several manufacturers say that well-maintained fire extinguishers can last up to twenty years. Now another question arises, do fire extinguishers expire? The answer is that most fire extinguishers do not come with an expiration date, and it’s difficult to know exactly when to replace your fire extinguisher.

More important in defining when to replace a fire extinguisher is completely dependent on how well it has been maintained. Some of the possible factors such as damage rust and corrosion can cause a fire extinguisher to unable to operate properly over time. This is why your extinguishers must be inspected at the proper intervals.

In this blog post, we’re going to explain the signs of expiration for the extinguisher, its maintenance, and disposal tips.