01 Visible conditions that need attention
Do not dismantle, discharge, refill or pressure-test an extinguisher without trained service personnel. Follow the facility's replacement or temporary-protection plan for questionable units.
- Used, partially discharged or suspected discharge condition
- Pressure indication outside the normal marked range where a gauge is fitted
- Missing or damaged safety pin, tamper seal, hose, horn, nozzle or operating part
- Unreadable, missing or inconsistent agent, capacity, instruction or service label
- Corrosion, dents, fire exposure, leakage, damaged valve or questionable cylinder condition
- Blocked access, missing bracket, unsuitable placement or a unit moved from its assigned location
02 Photograph the complete evidence
Send one full-unit photograph and clear close views of the front and back labels, valve, gauge where present, hose or discharge assembly, base and visible damage. Include the location or asset number so each unit can be matched to the inventory.
A gauge is only one part of the condition review, and some extinguisher types use different indicators or arrangements. The agent label, cylinder, components, service history and applicable requirements must be considered together.
03 Separate refill, reconditioning and replacement
Refill restores the correct agent and operating condition of a serviceable extinguisher. Reconditioning can include broader work after the cylinder and components are assessed. Replace units that are unsafe, unsuitable or unsupported.
DGRB confirms the service category after assessment. Existing labels and unit identity matter because agent names, cylinders, valves and service requirements are not interchangeable simply because two extinguishers look similar.
04 Prepare a complete service inventory
DGRB services portable, trolley-mounted and ceiling-type commercial units and can coordinate new replacement supply. Available supply brands are Apollo, 8A and Cyclone.
- Facility and collection location
- Extinguisher type, size, unit form and quantity
- Asset number or assigned area for each unit
- Visible problem and whether the unit was used
- Required pickup schedule and temporary service-unit needs
Related equipment, systems and services
Questions buyers often ask
Does a normal gauge reading prove an extinguisher is serviceable?
No. The gauge is only one visible indicator. The label, agent, cylinder, valve, components, condition and service requirements must be assessed together.
Can a corroded or damaged extinguisher simply be refilled?
Not automatically. DGRB assesses whether the unit is serviceable and suitable for approved work. Unsafe or unsuitable units are recommended for replacement.
What information should be included in a refill request?
Send the facility, pickup location, extinguisher type, size, form, quantity, asset or area list, visible issues, whether any unit was used, and clear label and condition photographs.
Use the approved plans, product instructions and current requirements for final decisions. BFP Revised IRR of RA 9514 · NFPA 10: Portable Fire Extinguishers