Fire Extinguisher Maintenance & Servicing
A portable fire extinguisher is only effective if properly maintained. Loss of pressure, blocked discharge horns, or degraded valve seals can result in total failure during an emergency.
Under the Fire Safety Act and Singapore Standard SS 578:2019 (Code of Practice for Use and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers), commercial, industrial, and institutional premises must maintain all fire extinguishers in fully operable condition through scheduled professional servicing.
How Often Should Fire Extinguishers Be Serviced?
Annual Inspection (Every 12 Months)
Under SS 578:2019, all workplace extinguishers must undergo comprehensive servicing by a qualified fire safety contractor once every 12 months. Passing units are issued an updated inspection label.
5-Year Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
Stored-pressure units (Dry Powder, Foam, Water) that reach 5 years of service require hydrostatic pressure stretch testing to verify cylinder structural integrity, or cost-effective replacement with a brand-new unit.
What Our Annual Inspection & Servicing Scope Covers
Our servicing adheres strictly to SS 578:2019 protocols:
Pressure & Agent Verification: Verifying stored-pressure gauges read within the operable green sector; weighing CO2 cylinders against stamped factory tare weights to detect micro-leaks.
Discharge Hose & Nozzle Check: Clearing foreign debris, horn blockages, and checking rubber hoses for dry rot or cracking.
Mechanical Actuation & Safety Seals: Check operating levers and safety pins, and replace broken or missing tamper-evident seals.
Cylinder Shell Integrity: Inspecting for corrosion, denting, base-ring rust pitting, and verifying that operating labels remain legible.
Statutory Maintenance Tagging: Affixing an inspection label detailing the inspection date, next due date, and registered contractor details, paired with an official serialized control tag.
Our Servicing Capabilities
Fire Guard provides comprehensive on-site and workshop servicing compliant with Singapore Standard SS 578:2019. Our certified technicians handle:
- On-site annual inspections and tag renewals
- Off-site inspection (we pick up and return the extinguishers to you)
- Recharging & refilling
- Safe disposal for condemned units
How Much Does a Fire Extinguisher Service Cost?
At Fire Guard, we make it affordable to service your fire extinguisher yearly. Contact us for a quick quotation by filling out the form below or WhatsApp us!