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Multi-Purpose Protection

ABC Dry Chemical
Fire Extinguishers

The standard multi-purpose choice for commercial, residential, and industrial environments. We provide NFPA 10 certified inspections, tags, recharges, and hydrostatic testing for ABC extinguishers in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.

All-in-One Multi-Class Fire Defense

ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers are the most widely installed fire safety equipment in New Mexico. Unlike specialized units, they contain monoammonium phosphate—a yellow powder dry chemical agent that effectively smothers three distinct classes of fire:

  • Class A: Combustibles such as wood, paper, trash, plastics, and fabrics.
  • Class B: Flammable liquids like gasoline, petroleum greases, tars, oils, and alcohol-based solvents.
  • Class C: Energized electrical fires involving wiring, computers, appliances, and industrial breakers.

Because they handle almost all common office, retail, and apartment fire risks, local Albuquerque fire codes mandate ABC fire extinguishers along corridors and within spaces based on exact travel distance rules (usually 75 feet maximum). FSI New Mexico helps ensure your building meets these requirements through certified annual inspections and reliable placement advice.

Important: ABC dry chemical powder leaves a sticky, non-conductive residue that must be cleaned thoroughly. For server rooms or high-value electronics, a clean agent or CO₂ extinguisher is recommended instead.

ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher hanging on a commercial building wall

ABC Extinguisher Specifications & NFPA 10 Rules

Understanding the inspection intervals, testing mandates, and technical specs for dry chemical equipment.

Specification NFPA 10 / FSI New Mexico Guidelines
Chemical Agent Monoammonium Phosphate dry chemical powder
Fires Fought Class A (trash/wood), Class B (liquids), and Class C (electrical)
Visual Inspection Every 30 days (verify pressure gauge, seal, and mount)
Maintenance & Tagging Annually by a certified fire safety inspector (includes new physical tags)
Internal Inspection Every 6 years (extinguisher is emptied, inspected, and refilled)
Hydrostatic Testing Every 12 years (cylinder pressure-tested to verify structural shell integrity)

Keep Your ABC Extinguishers Up to Code

Bring your equipment to our Stanford Dr NE location in Albuquerque for same-day walk-in tagging, or contact us to schedule on-site facility service.

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