Fire Extinguisher Program

General Overview:

In an effort to better service the community, New Kent Fire-Rescue has created the Fire Extinguisher Program (FEP). This program provides residents and businesses within the community of New Kent County the opportunity to drop off their fire extinguisher(s) at local Fire Stations for inspection and/or servicing by a certified technician from an outside vendor. Fire Extinguishers may be dropped off at any County Fire Station between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Where applicable fees apply, a check made payable to New Kent Fire-Rescue is the only accepted form of payment.

General Requirements:

Portable fire extinguishers must be inspected when initially placed in service.

Inspections must be conducted by a professional that is trained in portable fire extinguisher service Documentation must include a dated tag attached to the extinguisher.

Fire extinguishers require a hydro-test every 12 years.

Non-rechargeable fire extinguishers should be removed from service at a maximum interval of 6 years from the date of manufacture.

Services / Fees: - as of October 2010; prices subject to change without notice

Inspection – Ensure the unit is fully pressured and in working order.

NO CHARGE

Recharge Fee – Fully charge the unit, due to discharge or a leak.

Extinguisher Ratings: A = Ordinary Combustibles | B = Flammable Liquid or Gas | C = Electrical

2.5Lb ABC…………………………………….. $15.00
5Lb ABC……….. …………………………….. $20.00
10Lb ABC……………………………………… $27.00

6 year Tear Down Fee……………………………….. $8.00 plus recharge fee

When units become 6 years old, the contents are emptied and the tank is internally inspected to check for corrosion and cracks. Then the unit is recharged to normal operating pressure.

12 year Hydrostatic Fee…………………………….. $20.00 plus recharge fee (Repair cost typically exceeds replacement cost)

When a unit becomes 12 years old, the contents are emptied and the tank is internally inspected to check for corrosion. The unit is then filled with water and pressure tested to twice the operating pressure. The unit is then recharged to normal operating pressure.

New Fire Extinguishers – for sale at each of the New Kent Fire-Rescue Stations

2.5Lb ABC w/ mounting bracket……………. $33.90
5Lb ABC……….. …………………………….. $45.00
10Lb ABC……………………………………… $54.00

Click here for a printable Fire Extinguisher Program DROP-OFF FORM ( a completed Drop-Off Form is required for each extinguisher brought to a NKFR Fire Station for service)

Click here for a printable order form to use if wanting to purchase a NEW Fire Extinguisher or other available home safety items from NKFR.