Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service

Protect Your Business and Stay Code-Compliant With Fire Extinguishers from First-Line Fire

By equipping your business with adequate fire extinguishers and other protection equipment, you’ll remain prepared in the event of a fire emergency and stay compliant with all of your local fire codes. At First-Line Fire, we offer a full range of fire extinguishers for sale and service, so you can be sure that your business is properly protected.

What Type of Fire Extinguishers Do You Need?

There are many different types and sizes of fire extinguishers available on the market, so it’s important to choose the ones that are best suited for your business. Our experts can help you select the right fire extinguishers for your needs, based on the size of your facility and the type of fires that are most likely to occur.

Every business is different, and not all fire extinguishers are created equal. For the businesses we serve in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee, we begin every service by understanding your business. Our technicians conduct a full fire safety walkthrough in order to determine which types of extinguishers you’ll need based upon the potential fire hazards that exist in your business.

How Many Fire Extinguishers Do I Need?

In order to meet fire extinguishers requirements, each business must have a certain number of extinguishers on each floor or in each section of their facility. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) provides specific guidelines on how many fire extinguishers are needed for different types of businesses based on certain criteria.

Once our technicians have evaluated your business, they’ll be able to provide you with a recommendation for how many extinguishers you’ll need in order to ensure that your facility is fully protected.

Building Size and Layout

The size of your building and its layout will impact the number of fire extinguishers that you need. If your building is large or has multiple floors, you will need more extinguishers than a smaller single-story building.

Fire Hazard Level

To determine the number of fire extinguishers you need, you must categorize your business by fire hazard level, which assesses the risk of a fire starting based on the type of business you operate and the materials or products present in the building.

The fire hazard levels include:

• Class A: Combustible products like paper, wood, and fabric

• Class B: Flammable gasses or liquids

• Class C: Electrical wiring

• Class D: Combustible metals

• Class K: Cooking grease or oil

Identifying the fire risks in your building can help determine the type and number of fire extinguishers you need.

Fire Extinguisher Placement Regulations

There are specific regulations that dictate where fire extinguishers must be placed in a business. Our technicians are familiar with all of the relevant codes and can help ensure that your extinguishers are properly placed.

Schedule A Regular Fire Extinguisher Inspection to Keep Your Business Protected

Our team will conduct scheduled fire extinguisher inspections in order to make sure that your equipment is up to date and functioning properly so that you can focus more on running your business and less on things like fire protection.

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last?

Fire extinguishers have a limited lifespan and need to be replaced periodically. The specific timeline for replacement will vary depending on the type of fire extinguisher, but our team can provide you with guidance to ensure that your equipment is always up to code.

Do Fire Extinguishers Expire?

Yes, all fire extinguishers have a limited lifespan and are required to be serviced annually. Some AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) might require a fire extinguisher to be inspected monthly.

When the First Line Fire team equips your business with fire extinguishers, you can rest assured that you have the protection you need to remain code-compliant and prepared in the event of a fire.