Only a certified and licensed technician is authorized to install fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers are installed per fire code and insurance requirements. Once installed properly the fire extinguisher gets a compliance tag and you'll be covered for one full year.

The A, B, C, D, and K ratings classify the different types of fires that a fire extinguisher is designed to fight. Some fires may involve a combination of these class ratings. Typically, a fire extinguisher puts out an ABC class type of fire.

The rating system shown above defines the kinds of burning materials a fire extinguisher is designed to fight. Each fire extinguisher also has a numerical rating that serves as a guide for the amount of fire the extinguisher can handle. The higher the number, the more fire-fighting power. For more information on fire extinguisher ratings visit OSHA and NFPA.

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Before using any type of fire extinguisher, you need to know the fire class ratings (see above) of the material burning. The class ratings will allow you to choose the right extinguisher for the job.

ABC Extinguishers

• General Work Areas
• Open Office Space
• Warehouse
• Hallways
• Service Vehicles

CO2 Extinguishers

• Boiler Rooms
• Electrical Rooms
• Mechanical Shops
• Flammable liquid storage areas

Halotron

• Computer Rooms
• Server Rooms
• Data Storage Areas
• Telecommunications Rooms

Class K

• Commercial cooking kitchens
• Restaurants

When you buy a fire extinguisher from Home Depot or Lowe's you also have to buy a compliance tag that doesn't come with the fire extinguisher. You will have to call a company like ours to come out and certify the fire extinguisher which is going to be an additional change. The savings that you're looking for is not going to be there because eventually you're going to have a fire inspector come in and make you put a compliance tag on the fire extinguishers. When you buy a fire extinguisher from FireExtinguishersChicago.com we come out and install it per fire code. Once installed properly the fire extinguisher gets a compliance tag and you'll be fine.

You can buy fire extinguishers, but our licensed technician will need to install and hang the fire extinguishers. This ensures the fire extinguishers were correctly installed at your facility per OSHA and NFPA guidelines. Once this is completed, each fire extinguisher will get a compliance tag that’s good for a whole year.

We do not service extinguishers at this location or accept walk-ins. Repairs, Recharges, and Maintenance is done at a different location with bigger equipment. By having a technician go to your location you can avoid spending time in a waiting room to have an inspection done on your extinguishers. You will need to spend more time in the waiting room if repairs or maintenance is needed on your extinguishers. Enjoy the convenience of having a technician come to your location. We offer same day and next day service.

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This will be determined on site by a licensed technician. The technician will conduct a13 Point Inspection on each fire extinguisher and advise you of any deficiencies. Any deficiencies will need to be corrected before passing inspection. Some corrective action include recharges, six year maintenance, and hydrotests..

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The costs for our charge, six year maintenance, or hydrotest depends on the type and size of the fire extinguisher. These services typically range from $23 to $53.There are also various fire extinguisher parts that range from $2 to $12 that may need to be replaced.

Any fire extinguisher service not requiring heavy equipment can be done on site.  There is also a convenient SWAP program that substitutes a condemned extinguisher for a certified extinguisher.