Question

During your monthly fire extinguisher inspection, you discover the gauge on once of the fire extinguish indicates adequate pressure, through there are signs that the extinguishers has been discharged or used. As a best practice, what should you do?

Answer 1

Replace or service a fire extinguisher immediately if the gauge indicates pressure but the unit seems used, to ensure its functionality during emergencies.

Step-by-step explanation:

During monthly inspections, if a fire extinguisher gauge indicates adequate pressure but the extinguisher shows signs of discharge, best practice is to replace or service the extinguisher immediately. Pressure gauges can be unreliable, especially if they have been used or if the extinguisher has been exposed to temperature fluctuations, as the gauge measures pressure which can register differently based on the air temperature. This practice ensures that all fire extinguishers are in optimal working condition in case of an emergency.