Dry chemical stored pressure extinguishers manufactured prior to what date shall be removed from service at their next maintenance interval?

Dry chemical stored pressure extinguishers manufactured prior to October 1984 must be removed from service at their next maintenance interval due to safety concerns surrounding the propellant and potential malfunctioning of the extinguishing agent. This requirement is based on recommendations made to ensure that older extinguishers, which may not adhere to modern safety standards or have outdated components, are not put into service where they could fail during an emergency.

Equipment manufactured before this date may lack essential updates in design or reliability, which can significantly compromise their effectiveness during a fire emergency. Regular maintenance intervals are critical for all fire-fighting equipment to ensure operational safety and reliability; thus, extinguishers made prior to this date require immediate removal from service upon reaching their maintenance interval. This initiative helps maintain a higher standard of fire safety and ensures that only reliable and effective fire extinguishers are available for use.