Does anyone know how often we need to change out our fire extinguishers for a large family childcare in CA????
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I'm in CA. If you get a disposable kind then you have to get a new one every year or if you use it. If you get the refillable kind then you have to get it serviced and inspected every year (or if you use it) but you don't have to "replace" it unless the fire extinguisher can no longer be refilled and/or is broken. The service company will let you know if you need to replace it when you have it serviced. Usually it's not needed for many many many years (usually 5-10 years but as many as 15 years for some extinguishers. It depends on what extinguisher you get).
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Originally posted by MarinaVanessa View PostI'm in CA. If you get a disposable kind then you have to get a new one every year or if you use it. If you get the refillable kind then you have to get it serviced and inspected every year (or if you use it) but you don't have to "replace" it unless the fire extinguisher can no longer be refilled and/or is broken. The service company will let you know if you need to replace it when you have it serviced. Usually it's not needed for many many many years (usually 5-10 years but as many as 15 years for some extinguishers. It depends on what extinguisher you get).
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Originally posted by Crystal View PostYou need a minimum size of 2:A:10BC and it either needs to be replaced or recharged annually. I just buy a new one at Home Depot, only the larger 3A10BC size for $20, it is cheaper than having someone come recharge it.
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