Fire Extinguisher Certification Tags in New Zealand

Fire Extinguisher Certification in New Zealand

Suitably located and maintained fire extinguishers offer an excellent layer of fire prevention—they’re also an indispensable lifeline for employees and clients should a fire get out of hand.

BCI is proud to provide thorough fire extinguisher testing and inspections for New Zealand businesses, and an important part of ensuring that maintenance in order and compliant is proper fire extinguisher tagging.

Why Are Fire Extinguisher Inspection Tags Required?

Extinguisher tags are an important part of remaining compliant with fire safety standards, aiding in ensuring each extinguisher has been tested, inspected, and maintained competently. The tag provides information in regards to the date of the last inspection, or the full history of inspections, in addition to any notes about the particulars of the tagged extinguisher (such as its age, whether or not a recharge is necessary).

Accurately tagged fire extinguishers hold a large amount of relevant information, including:

• The date of the extinguisher’s most current inspection.
• The date when the extinguisher was manufactured, helping you to know when fire extinguisher replacement becomes necessary.
• All further notes regarding the state of the extinguisher or any relevant details for the next inspector can be found on your fire equipment schedule.

Do All Fire Extinguishers Including New, Need To Be Tagged?

Certainly, all fire extinguishers in a building need certification tags. To remain compliant with both NZS 4503 and your insurance company, all fire extinguishers need to be tagged as a part of their certification, regardless of their age.

Complete fire extinguisher certification in New Zealand mandates that an annual fire extinguisher inspection provided by a competent New Zealand technician should be done at a minimum, annually. After each inspection, the extinguisher needs to get a new maintenance tag, or the tag needs updating.

It’s also a good idea to keep a separate maintenance schedule for each extinguisher, which most trustworthy fire protection companies, like BCI, will provide you with.

Fire Extinguisher Tags And Inspection Services In New Zealand

Building Compliance Inspections is a trusted, long-standing provider of complete fire safety services, systems, and inspections. BCI offers all of the extinguisher testing services you need to keep your extinguishers not only compliant, but also, functional, including monthly inspections, annual maintenance, periodic hydrostatic testing, and more.