How long is the dry powder extinguisher valid?
Fire extinguishers are valid for two periods, one is the fire extinguisher body, according to the relevant state regulations, the dry powder extinguisher compulsory scrap years is 8 years, that is, you say 8 years of validity;
On the other hand, the dry powder fire extinguishing agent has a period of validity, the specific circumstances of the provinces are not the same, in general the validity of fire extinguishing agent is 1 to 2 years, usually a fire extinguisher to re reload, manufacturers will be posted on the validity of fire extinguishing agent, that is to say most of the situation under the fire extinguisher in the 8 year period, every year need to reinstall the fire extinguishing agent, which is probably the so-called inspection.
Fire extinguishers from the date of completion of the factory, to the following years, must be scrapped:A) water based fire extinguishers - 6 years;B) dry powder fire extinguishers - 10 years;C) clean gas fire extinguishers - 10 years;D) carbon dioxide fire extinguishers and gas cylinders - 12 years;