Disused fire extinguishers: fire protection specialist companies accept old devices and advise on new purchases

28.03.2019 - 07:45

BVBF BundesVB.Fire protection.EV.

Berlin (ots)

With regular maintenance that should be carried out every two years, a fire extinguisher has a lifespan of around 20 to 25 years.After this period, they can be exchanged in workplaces because material fatigue can occur.In addition, there is rarely a further supply of spare parts, so that the safe use in the event of a burning fire is no longer guaranteed.The exchange of separate old devices for new fire extinguishers is strongly recommended. Auf diesen Sachverhalt macht der bvbf BundesverbandFire protectioniebe e.V.attentive.

Older privately used fire extinguishers, which are available, for example in apartments, heating cellars, holiday homes or cars, should also be replaced properly for disposal and new devices.Disused fire extinguishers must never be disposed of by household waste.

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"Fire extinguishers are pressure containers that are not just thrown into the garbage can," said Carsten Wegen, Managing Director of the BVBF."Since the household waste is pressed in the waste disposal vehicle, the container can be struckly unloaded.For reasons of environmental protection, discarded fire extinguishers with their respective extinguishing agents are to be added in waste law as a special waste of the prescribed recovery and disposal.

In jedem Fall übernehmenFire protectioniebe gegen ein Entsorgungsentgelt die fachgerechte Entsorgung der Altgeräte und führen Behälter, sowie Druck- und Löschmittel dem Recycling-Kreislauf zu.You will also advise you when it comes to installing and maintaining fire protection measures in the private household.Local providers are, for example, on the Internet at www.bvbf.de called up.

Fire brigades not responsible

Under no circumstances should fire extinguishers be given to the local fire brigade or even simply put in front of the door there.The disposal of the old devices is not their task and causes unnecessary work and costs for the fire departments.

Municipal collection points or the recycling center

In household quantities, fire extinguishers that should not be replaced can usually be submitted to municipal collection points such as the pollutant mobile or the recycling center for a fee.Whether and when fire extinguishers are accepted here is either in the waste calendar or on the corresponding website.Sometimes municipal waste disposal does not accept any fire extinguishers due to the special waste status. In diesem Fall verweisen sie direkt auf dieFire protectioniebe.

Press contact:

BundesverbandFire protectioniebe e.V.(BVBF) Carsten Weg- Managing Director -Brunnenstraße 15610115 Berlin phone: 030-936 228 61-0Telefax: 030-936 228 61-29mail: Info@bvbf fire protection.Deinternet: www.bvbf.dePress contact:Dr.Schulz Public Relations GmbHDR.Volker Schulzberrenrather Str.19050937 Kölnel.: +49 (0) 221-42 58 12-Mail: Info@Dr-Schulz-PR.de

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