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📍 3428 Stanford Dr NE, Albuquerque NM|Cert. of Approval: MS-14 397477
Clean Electrical Agent

CO₂ Carbon Dioxide
Fire Extinguishers

Clean, non-conductive protection for high-value assets and electrical equipment. We offer NFPA 10 certified inspections, tagging, weight verification, and hydrostatic testing in Albuquerque.

Zero-Residue Fire Protection for Electronics

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) fire extinguishers work by displacing oxygen surrounding the flame and rapidly cooling the fuel source. Unlike dry chemical systems, CO₂ is a gas that dissipates completely into the atmosphere without leaving any chemical residue or dampness. This makes it the premier defense for:

  • Sensitive IT Equipment: Computer servers, data centers, and network closets.
  • High-Voltage Controls: Switchboards, breakers, test labs, and generator rooms.
  • Precision Instruments: MRI suites, cleanrooms, printing presses, and scientific laboratories.

By preventing chemical contamination, a CO₂ extinguisher stops the fire while protecting your electronics from corrosive residue damage, avoiding costly machinery replacements. FSI New Mexico helps restaurants, clinics, and manufacturing facilities in Albuquerque correctly install and tag their CO₂ cylinders.

Usage Note: CO₂ extinguishers have no Class A rating, meaning they should not be the sole defense for wood or paper fires. They must always be installed alongside standard ABC dry chemical or water units.

A technician checking fire compliance fixtures

CO₂ Extinguisher Specifications & NFPA 10 Rules

Understanding testing, inspection, and maintenance intervals for pressurized gas equipment.

Specification NFPA 10 / FSI New Mexico Guidelines
Chemical Agent Carbon Dioxide gas (stored as liquid under extreme pressure)
Fires Fought Class B (liquids) and Class C (electrical equipment)
Visual Inspection Every 30 days (confirming safety seal, pressure, and nozzle clearance)
Annual Weight Check CO₂ cylinders have no pressure gauge. Code requires weighing the cylinder annually; if weight loss exceeds 10%, it must be recharged.
Hydrostatic Testing Every 5 years (high-pressure gas cylinders must undergo hydrostatic wall testing)

Need Same-Day CO₂ Certification or Recharge?

We weigh, inspect, and certify CO₂ cylinders at our walk-in shop, and handle hydrostatic testing to ensure compliance with state and local regulations.

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