BOATsmart! Base de connaissances du Canada
Module 07 - Emergency Preparedness
Maintenance
A dead fire extinguisher is useless. Monthly inspections are required to keep fire extinguishers in proper working order. When inspecting a fire extinguisher you should:
- Check the gauge to ensure the fire extinguisher is fully charged
- Look at the seals and hoses (if so equipped) and replace any that are cracked or broken
- Weigh extinguishers to make sure they meet the minimum weight levels stated on the label and recharge them if they contain less than 90% of their rated capacity
