KEYSTONE FIRE PROTECTION CO. sells and services fire extinguishers for all Classes of Fire - Classes A, B, C, D, & K. In addition to maintaining an extensive inventory of new extinguishers, our highly trained technicians inspect, certify, and repair them in strict accordance with all codes and standards. Our on-site recharge capabilities, state of the art D.O.T. hydrostatic testing equipment, and loaner program keep downtime to a minimum, ensuring continuous protection.

Did you know that portable fire extinguishers must be installed in all workplaces regardless of whether other firefighting measures are present? As an early response to a developing fire, the successful performance of a fire extinguisher depends on appropriate placement, proper maintenance, and trained users.

There are different Types of Extinguishers, each designed to extinguish a specific class of fire. They are selected according to the potential fire hazard, the construction and occupancy of the building, and the hazard to be protected.

All portable fire extinguishers must be approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) to verify compliance with applicable standards. Extinguishers that pass their tests are labeled and given an alpha numeric classification based on the class and size of fire it will extinguish. Fire extinguishers use a picture labeling system (Pictogram) to designate which class of fire they can be used on.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.157
• National Fire Protection Association NFPA Pamphlet 10 - "Portable Fire Extinguishes"; NFPA Pamphlet 101- "Life Safety Code"