Fire Extinguishers Withdrawal

The safety of a space depends largely on the reliability of the fire extinguishing equipment it has. Like any technical equipment, fire extinguishers have a specific lifespan and require regular maintenance or replacement.

According to the law, each fire extinguisher has a maximum lifespan of 20 years from its date of manufacture. After this period, it must be retired and replaced, regardless of its external condition.

There are, however, cases where the withdrawal must be made earlier, such as:

When the container shows corrosion, rust or dents

When it fails a hydraulic pressure test

When it does not have a CE marking or a recognized manufacturer

When there has been illegal or uncertified intervention in its mechanism

Timely replacement guarantees that each fire protection device will respond effectively in case of emergency.

How the Withdrawal Process Is Done?

The withdrawal must be carried out exclusively by certified fire extinguisher maintenance and trading companies.

The process includes:  

Check the condition and age of the fire extinguisher

Receipt and safe transport for destruction

Removal of the contents and container in accordance with environmental commitments

Replacement with a new, EN3 certified fire extinguisher, with CE marking

In this way, the safety, legality and environmental responsibility of the business are ensured. The correct and timely withdrawal of fire extinguishers ensures the functionality and reliability of the equipment, protects against fines or sanctions in fire safety inspections, contributes to environmental protection and keeps the business in full compliance with the law.

#Astoria Safety Stores# Maintenance, re-inspection and withdrawal of fire extinguishers, in accordance with current legislation and European safety standards.