i.e. - not a bad thing. Electronic monitoring of fire extinguishers; a good thing according to Fire Chief:
According to the NFPA, electronically monitored fire extinguishers allowed under their codes must include the ability to assess proper location, access without obstruction and pressurization. In addition, the system must provide record-keeping in the form of an electronic event log at the control panel
Specific changes to the NFPA codes include the addition of a definition of electronic monitoring in Chapter 3 and specific details in Chapter 7, "Inspection, Maintenance and Recharging of Portable fire extinguishers," of NFPA 10. Chapter 7 Section 2.1.1, "Frequency," newly states, "Fire extinguishers shall be inspected when initially placed in service and thereafter at a minimum of 30 day intervals or electronically monitored."
NFPA 72 included the addition of electronic monitoring definitions to chapters 3, 5 and 6.
These NFPA amendments follow similar measures taken by the International Code Council that [...]
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