Defective extinguishers must be __________.

Defective extinguishers must be __________.

• A. Decommissioned
• B. Repaired Or Replaced
• C. Retired
• D. Disposed

Answer: (B)

When a fire extinguisher is defective, the immediate goal is to restore its ability to protect lives and property. The proper action is to repair the unit if possible or replace it with a functional one. This keeps the fire protection system ready for use. Decommissioning, retiring, or disposing would permanently remove the unit from service, which isn’t the right move for a defective unit because the expectation is to bring the equipment back to operable status. After repair or replacement, the extinguisher should be recharged and reinspected to ensure it’s ready for use.

When a fire extinguisher is defective, the immediate goal is to restore its ability to protect lives and property. The proper action is to repair the unit if possible or replace it with a functional one. This keeps the fire protection system ready for use. Decommissioning, retiring, or disposing would permanently remove the unit from service, which isn’t the right move for a defective unit because the expectation is to bring the equipment back to operable status. After repair or replacement, the extinguisher should be recharged and reinspected to ensure it’s ready for use.