How long does a fire extinguisher last?
Typical lifespan
5–12 yr
A pressurised cylinder that discharges dry chemical, CO2, foam or water onto a fire.
Rechargeable units must be hydrostatically tested every 5 or 12 years depending on type; disposable ones are replaced at 12.
How that compares
Fire extinguisher against things of a similar time.
Fire extinguisher 5–12 yr
Car 8–20 yr
Air conditioner 8–20 yr
Leopard 10–21 yr
Jaguar 11–22 yr
Snow leopard 10–21 yr
Labrador retriever 10–14 yr
Propane tank 10–12 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0833 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.5 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a fire extinguisher
- How much does a fire extinguisher weigh? 2–16 kg
- How much does a fire extinguisher cost? 25–250 $
- Fire extinguisher vs Tyre Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a fire extinguisher last?
- A fire extinguisher lasts 5–12 yr. Rechargeable units must be hydrostatically tested every 5 or 12 years depending on type; disposable ones are replaced at 12.
Related pages
- How much does a fire extinguisher weigh? 2–16 kg
- How much does a fire extinguisher cost? 25–250 $
- How long does a toilet last? 20–50 yr
- How long does a ceiling fan last? 10–25 yr
- How long does a bathtub last? 15–50 yr
- How long does a front door last? 20–60 yr
- How long does a garage door last? 15–30 yr
- How long does a window last? 15–40 yr
- How long does a radiator last? 15–100 yr
- How long does a defibrillator last? 7–12 yr
- Fire extinguisher vs Tyre Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place