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Home fire extinguisher check: gauge, pin, nozzle and access

Keep the extinguisher accessible; check the gauge, safety pin, body and nozzle. During a real fire, alert others, escape and call emergency services first.

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The U.S. Fire Administration advises checking ease of access, indicated pressure, rust, dents, damaged parts and manufacturer maintenance directions. An extinguisher is not a substitute for evacuation. Only a trained adult with a clear escape route should consider using one on a very small, contained fire. In Korea, call 119.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Identify the extinguisher type and read its label for inspection, service and replacement guidance; models differ.
Place it where it can be seen and reached immediately without obstructing the exit.
If the model has a pressure gauge, check whether its needle is within the maker's normal zone. Follow model-specific instructions for units without a gauge.
Visually inspect the safety pin, seal, handle, hose and nozzle. Never dismantle a unit showing corrosion, leaks, dents or cracks.
Wipe light surface dirt or grease; follow the product instructions for shaking, recharging or professional pressure testing rather than guessing intervals.
Ask the maker or building manager about a damaged or discharged unit. In a fire, prioritize evacuation and calling 119 in Korea whenever the fire is not tiny or a safe exit is uncertain.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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