Will my fire extinguisher expire?

• <div><p>Yes, fire extinguishers eventually expire. However, the good news is that a properly stored fire extinguisher can last a decade or longer. They don’t have an expiration date on the canister, but you can check the manufacturing date on the “UL” nameplate near the classification information. Maintenance will also give your fire extinguisher longevity. Check the gauge at the top of the extinguisher every month. You'll want to make sure the gauge needle is in the green section, and if a hose or nozzle has been used or damaged, you need to replace it.</p></div>

How do you determine if a door is a fire door?

• <div><p>Start by checking the top or side edge of the door. Look for a certification label or metal tag stamped with details like the fire rating and information on the manufacturer. Even if it’s painted over, the tag should still be visible. Next, look along the edges for slim intumescent strips. They’re designed to swell up and seal gaps when exposed to heat. Finally, check if the door closes itself. Most fire doors have a self-closing mechanism, like an overhead closer or spring hinges. If none of these are obvious, contact a fire safety professional to help verify your door. </p></div>

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Q: What type of fire extinguisher should you have in a kitchen?

• <div><p>You should have either an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/understanding-fire-extinguisher-ratings.htm">ABC or K-rated fire extinguisher</a> in the kitchen. ABC fire extinguishers put out wood, trash, paper, plastic, and textile fires along with grease, oil, gas, kerosene, and electrical fires. A class K fire extinguisher is specifically rated for use in the kitchen and is designed to extinguish combustible cooking materials, including grease and fat. </p></div>

Q: How long does a fire door last?

• <div><p>You can&rsquo;t gauge the lifetime of a fire door like you could, say, an engine. Fire doors should be checked at least once every six months to ensure there are no signs of degradation like leaks, holes, water damage, termite damage, or anything else that might compromise the functionality of the door&rsquo;s fire resistance. Check your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-often-should-i-replace-hard-wired-smoke-detectors.htm">smoke detectors</a> while you&rsquo;re at it. </p></div>

Q: How do you turn off a hardwired smoke alarm?

• <div><p>You should not attempt to disable a smoke alarm unless you&rsquo;ve already activated a replacement unit. To stop a hardwired smoke alarm from beeping, reset the device or silence the alarm. If you&rsquo;re removing a hardwired alarm, shut off the power, turn the unit counterclockwise to remove it from the ceiling, and disconnect the wiring.</p></div>

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Our tub/shower conversion to walk in shower went great and we are pleased with the outcome. Our installer, Walter and Oscar, were professional, able to answer any questions and very easy to work with.
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in December 2024
It was a great install. They kept everything very clean from laying tarps down on our floors, to picking up all scraps both inside and out. He was very friendly and our new shower is BEAUTIFUL! Definitely recommend Mad City!
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in August 2024
We hired Logan to first install our plank flooring. He did an amazing job. We went on to hire him for carpet and tile work for our tub surround and walk-in shower. He is a fantastic communicator who shows up when he says heâ s going to be there, gets the job done in the agreed-upon timeline...
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Reviewed in July 2024
"Did an excellent job with everything. The estimate, the explanation of the work, the installation and clean up after all the work was done." "Completed work in a timely matter (quicker than | expected) and resolved any issues within 24 hours." "Roofing guys were great.
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Installers were very professional and polite. Cleaned up well after work was completed.
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Guard Guard is exactly what we expected. Steve explained in detail about what to expect and answered all our questions quickly. Trevor our install Pro was very quick with the install, and had our dog’s understanding in a very short time. We love our out of site fence, we can see our beautiful...
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They have installed and replaced windows but made a lot of errors. They have promised to call us and will come back but they didn't. I called 3 times but nobody calls us back in the last 2 weeks to make an effort to fix the problem. They would only want your money. Weirdest things is whenever I...
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Reviewed in August 2014
Their expertise kept us from prematurely replacing the heating/AC unit that a less skilled company installed and less skilled companies "fixed" along the way. Prior to finding Loftus, the house was cold/drafty in the winter and now it stays warm and uses significantly less propane (because the...
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First of all, the general contractor and his staff are nice people - friendly, generally responsive, and seemed to have good intentions. However, the one task you count on a general contractor for (overseeing the subcontractors) they repeatedly failed. Even now, over two years after the fact, we...
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I called and talked to very nice lady who promptly set me up with a salesman that came to my home with many samples within my price range. He gave a quote right then and there. Ordered them and within a week a half my blinds were in. They called and my blinds were installed that same week. ...
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, fire extinguishers eventually expire. However, the good news is that a properly stored fire extinguisher can last a decade or longer. They don’t have an expiration date on the canister, but you can check the manufacturing date on the “UL” nameplate near the classification information. Maintenance will also give your fire extinguisher longevity. Check the gauge at the top of the extinguisher every month. You'll want to make sure the gauge needle is in the green section, and if a hose or nozzle has been used or damaged, you need to replace it.

Start by checking the top or side edge of the door. Look for a certification label or metal tag stamped with details like the fire rating and information on the manufacturer. Even if it’s painted over, the tag should still be visible. Next, look along the edges for slim intumescent strips. They’re designed to swell up and seal gaps when exposed to heat. Finally, check if the door closes itself. Most fire doors have a self-closing mechanism, like an overhead closer or spring hinges. If none of these are obvious, contact a fire safety professional to help verify your door.

You should have either an ABC or K-rated fire extinguisher in the kitchen. ABC fire extinguishers put out wood, trash, paper, plastic, and textile fires along with grease, oil, gas, kerosene, and electrical fires. A class K fire extinguisher is specifically rated for use in the kitchen and is designed to extinguish combustible cooking materials, including grease and fat.

You can’t gauge the lifetime of a fire door like you could, say, an engine. Fire doors should be checked at least once every six months to ensure there are no signs of degradation like leaks, holes, water damage, termite damage, or anything else that might compromise the functionality of the door’s fire resistance. Check your smoke detectors while you’re at it.

You should not attempt to disable a smoke alarm unless you’ve already activated a replacement unit. To stop a hardwired smoke alarm from beeping, reset the device or silence the alarm. If you’re removing a hardwired alarm, shut off the power, turn the unit counterclockwise to remove it from the ceiling, and disconnect the wiring.

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