Everyone I talk to says yearly and yet I can't find the regulation that states it clearly. Any Canadians have an idea?
Alan Liles SV Elendil Vancouver BC > On Jun 29, 2018, at 12:21 PM, Persuasion37 via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Al > > You may be looking at the wrong standard. > > From Transport Canada Marine > All extinguishers should be visually inspected each month, and serviced once > a year. All carbon dioxide extinguishers should be weighed annually. Dry > chemical extinguishers should occasionally be turned upside down and shaken. > A hydrostatic test should be performed: > every 12 years for pressure type extinguishers > > every 5 years for carbon dioxide and water extinguishers > > after discharge for any extinguisher 5 years old or older > There is a requirement for yearly certification under the Canada safety code. > > Mike > PERSUASION > C&C 37 K/CB > Long Sault > >> On Jun 28, 2018, at 8:04 PM, Alan Liles via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> >> Canadian regulations require fire extinguishers to be recertified yearly. >> It's probably a good thing but I always complain about the cost. >> >> Al Liles >> SV Elendil >> Vancouver BC >> >> >>> On Jun 27, 2018, at 6:59 PM, Leslie Paal via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> make sure the powder is not compacted, need to shake it up regularly. It >>> will not work if the powder is in one big lump. >>> >>> Leslie, >>> semi-retired USAR member. >>> >>> -------------------------------------------- >>> On Wed, 6/27/18, svrebeccaleah via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List checking fire extinguishers & Lifeslings >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Cc: "svrebeccaleah" <svrebeccal...@gmail.com> >>> Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2018, 9:55 AM >>> >>> Eric,I >>> just replaced some of my fire extinguishers. There was a >>> year embossed on the bottom of mine. One was 88, another was >>> 94. As long as the pressure is in the green, and weight is >>> above minimum on label they are serviceable.(this is how we >>> check the at the airline I work for). I use a small >>> kitchen scale. >>> >>> >>> Doug >>> Mountjoy Rebecca >>> Leah LF39 Port Orchard YC, >>> WA. >>> >>> >>> -------- Original >>> message --------From: Eric Frank via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 6/27/18 >>> 08:56 (GMT-08:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Cc: Eric Frank <efran...@mac.com> >>> Subject: Stus-List checking fire extinguishers >>> & Lifeslings >>> >>> Checking the condition of the >>> extinguishers aboard Cats Paw - I can’t find a date on >>> them. Aren’t they supposed to be replaced every 5 years, >>> or is it sufficient to just check that the pressure >>> indicator is safely in the green? A related safety issue - I >>> checked the line inside my Lifesling and discovered the >>> splice between the yellow polypropylene line and the heavier >>> line that is secured to a deck cleat was in terrible >>> condition. It would likely have broken had we used it. >>> That has not been on my list to check annually but certainly >>> is now - just passing this along to the group. >>> Polypropylene is UV sensitive, so it's likely the >>> plastic line should be replaced. Is that safe (and would >>> it satisfy a safety inspection) - if so how does one splice >>> the plastic line with the heavier line at the end? For this >>> year, I decided to buy a new Lifesling, although the >>> Sunbrella cover I had made for it when purchased seems in >>> good condition. >>> >>> Eric >>> Frank >>> Cat's >>> Paw, C&C 35 Mk II >>> Mattapoisett, MA >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting >>> this list with your contributions. Each and every one is >>> greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> >>> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >>> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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