Don from Jim's Test and Tag provides some great advice on fire extinguishers.
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Can fire extinguishers expire?
At Jim’s Test & Tag, we specialise in maintaining safety in workplaces all around Australia. This includes electrical inspections as well as testing and inspecting fire protection equipment. Because we offer fire extinguisher servicing, we get a number of frequently asked questions from our customers. Today we’re going to tackle one of those popular questions – can fire extinguishers expire?

Life of a Fire Extinguisher
The contents of your fire extinguisher can become ineffective over time. General wear and tear can also affect the functionality of your device. There is no set fire extinguisher expiry period in Australia. However, there are standards in place to ensure extinguisher and its contents are working properly.

The AS/NZS 1851:2012 standard for the routine service of fire protection systems and equipment dictates how often extinguishers need to be tested and recharged. According to this standard, all portable and wheeled extinguishers need to be tested and tagged at least once every 6 months. Visual inspections, pressure checks, and refills will ensure that the contents of your extinguisher have not expired.

Can fire extinguishers expire at home?
If you have a disposable fire extinguisher installed in your home, take a close look at it. Is it a fire extinguisher with a nozzle or an aerosol spray can? Portable aerosol fire extinguishers come with a use by date which should be clearly marked on the canister. This period is usually around 5 years from the date of manufacture but it will vary based on the brand. For more information about the maintenance of portable aerosol fire extinguishers take a look at the Product Safety Australia website.

How to Find the Age of your Fire Extinguisher
There are a number of places you can look to find the manufacturing date of your fire extinguisher. The date should be stamped at the bottom of the cylinder, or be printed as a number below the label. If you have a Kidde fire extinguisher, check out this guide to finding the manufacturing date. Most brands follow a similar system for their labelling.

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