Who may service extinguishers at least once per year?

Who may service extinguishers at least once per year?

• A. FDNY Approved Company or W-96 COF Holder
• B. Factory Service Center
• C. Local Fire Department
• D. Certification Agency

Answer: (A)

Extinguishers must be serviced annually by someone who is properly credentialed to perform that work. In this context, that means an FDNY Approved Company or a person holding a W-96 Certificate of Fitness for Portable Extinguishers. This credential ensures the technician is trained to inspect, recharge, and, when needed, perform hydrostatic testing, along with the correct labeling and recordkeeping required by NFPA 10 and local codes. A Factory Service Center may handle some aspects of service, but without the FDNY approval or the COF, they aren’t recognized as meeting the required annual service credential. The Local Fire Department doesn’t perform routine extinguisher maintenance. A Certification Agency certifies technicians, but it does not itself authorize service unless the individual also holds the proper credential to perform the work.

Extinguishers must be serviced annually by someone who is properly credentialed to perform that work. In this context, that means an FDNY Approved Company or a person holding a W-96 Certificate of Fitness for Portable Extinguishers. This credential ensures the technician is trained to inspect, recharge, and, when needed, perform hydrostatic testing, along with the correct labeling and recordkeeping required by NFPA 10 and local codes. A Factory Service Center may handle some aspects of service, but without the FDNY approval or the COF, they aren’t recognized as meeting the required annual service credential. The Local Fire Department doesn’t perform routine extinguisher maintenance. A Certification Agency certifies technicians, but it does not itself authorize service unless the individual also holds the proper credential to perform the work.