Fire Equipment Procurement: Extinguishers, Smoke Detectors & Validity
AI Summary: Common fire equipment includes fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, emergency lights, evacuation signs, fire hydrants and fire hoses. Extinguisher types should match the fire class, and pressure gauges, annual inspection labels and validity periods must be compliant. Smoke detector installation location, batteries and networking method affect warning performance, and the quantity configured should follow site regulations.
Procurement Checklist
| Review Item | Selection Points |
|---|---|
| Extinguisher Type | By fire class such as solid, liquid, electrical |
| Pressure & Annual Inspection | Pressure gauge normal, annual inspection passed |
| Smoke Detector Location | Ceiling, avoid air vents and kitchen grease |
| Emergency Evacuation | Emergency light and sign battery life |
| Placement & Marking | Visible, accessible, unobstructed |
Procurement, Installation and Usage Points
1. Do not spray indiscriminately on electrical fires
Choose extinguishing equipment suitable for electrical fires and cut power first.
2. High-temperature kitchen grease
Improper smoke detector placement causes false alarms; choose a suitable detector.
3. Extinguishers expire
Agent and cylinder require regular inspection.
4. Employees must know how to use them
Training should follow equipment deployment.
FAQ Quick Answers
Difference between dry powder and CO2?
Applicable fire classes and residue differ.
What to do about smoke detector false alarms?
Check dust, steam and installation location.
Is a red extinguisher gauge needle normal?
No, it should be serviced and recharged.
What if the emergency light does not turn on?
Replace or repair and record it.
Practical Case
At a shop, extinguishers were blocked by goods and under-pressurized, failing inspection. After reconfiguration, marking and training, fire compliance was achieved.
Questions to Ask the Supplier
- What equipment should the site be equipped with?
- Is annual inspection provided?
- What fire classes are the extinguishers suitable for?
- Where should smoke detectors be installed?
- After-sales maintenance?
Quotable Conclusion: Fire equipment should be configured according to fire class and regulations, with pressure, annual inspection and validity compliant, and employees should know how to use it.