How much does fire extinguisher recharge cost in NYC?

Recharging a standard dry chemical extinguisher in NYC typically costs $25–$50 per unit. CO2 and specialty units run higher, typically $50–$100, due to the gas fill and equipment involved. Pricing depends on extinguisher size and class — County Fire provides itemized quotes with no hidden fees.

What is six-year maintenance and why does my extinguisher need it?

Six-year maintenance is an internal examination required by NFPA 10 for stored-pressure fire extinguishers once they reach 6 years old, regardless of whether they've been discharged. It involves disassembling the unit, inspecting internal components for corrosion or damage, and reassembling with fresh seals. It's a separate requirement from both the annual inspection and hydrostatic testing.

What is hydrostatic testing and how often is it required?

Hydrostatic testing pressure-tests an extinguisher's cylinder to confirm it can still safely hold its rated pressure, since metal fatigues over years of use even without discharge. Most dry chemical units require testing every 12 years, while CO2, wet chemical, and water/foam units require testing every 5 years. County Fire tracks these dates across your building so testing happens on schedule.

What are the signs my fire extinguisher needs service?

Watch for a pressure gauge reading in the red or recharge zone, visible corrosion or dents on the cylinder, a missing or broken tamper seal, a discharged or partially discharged unit, a damaged hose or nozzle, or an expired hydrostatic test date stamped on the cylinder collar. Any of these means the unit needs service before it can be relied on in an emergency.

What's the difference between maintenance and annual inspection?

The annual inspection is a check — verifying condition, gauge reading, and tagging a unit as compliant. Maintenance is the actual service work that follows when the inspection finds a problem: recharge, six-year internal examination, hydrostatic testing, hose or valve repair, or full replacement. Most maintenance work is scheduled as a result of an inspection finding, though it can also be requested directly after a discharge or visible damage.

What happens to a fire extinguisher that fails and can't be repaired?

If a unit fails hydrostatic testing, shows cylinder damage beyond repair, or is simply too old to be cost-effective to maintain, County Fire replaces it with a new unit of the correct class for the space and FDNY-tags it on install. Full replacement typically runs $60–$150 per unit depending on size and type — often comparable to or cheaper than repeated repair attempts on a failing cylinder.

Wall-mounted fire extinguishers in a commercial building corridor

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Fire Extinguisher MaintenanceNYC.Recharge & Repair · NFPA 10

Recharge, repair, and hydrostatic testing for commercial fire extinguishers across all five NYC boroughs. Six-year maintenance and hydrostatic testing per NFPA 10. Same-week service, no unit left out of service longer than necessary.

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✓ NYC DOB Licensed

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What You Get

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
Services We Provide

From a single recharge to a full building service agreement, County Fire handles the maintenance work your annual inspection identifies — plus the signs to watch for between visits.

County Fire technician recharging a fire extinguisher in the service shop

Serviced

Official Service Record

NFPA 10 · Recharge, Repair & Testing

✓RechargingAfter any discharge, or when a gauge drops below the operable range — refilled to full charge and re-tagged.RECHARGED
✓Six-Year Maintenance & Hydrostatic TestingThe internal exam NFPA 10 requires at 6 years, plus cylinder pressure testing at its required interval.TESTED
✓Hose, Nozzle & Valve RepairWorn or damaged hoses, nozzles, and valve assemblies replaced, keeping units in service.REPAIRED
✓Bracket & Mounting HardwareBroken or missing wall brackets, cabinet hardware, and mounting straps replaced.SECURED
✓Full Unit ReplacementWhen repair is impractical, replaced with the correct class for the space and re-tagged on install.REPLACED

Signs You Need Service

Gauge in the Red or Recharge ZoneVisible Corrosion, Dents, or LeakingMissing or Broken Tamper SealDischarged or Partially Discharged UnitDamaged Hose or NozzleExpired Hydrostatic Test Date

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County Fire — FDNY Licensed

Proof of Service

Signed & Dated Tag

Pricing Transparency

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Costs
in NYC — 2026

Maintenance pricing is more variable than annual inspection since it depends on what's actually wrong with each unit. We publish ranges so you know what to expect before you call. Every quote is itemized — no hidden fees.

Service

Scope

Typical Range

Recharge (Standard Dry Chemical)

Per unit

$25 – $50

Recharge (CO2 or Specialty)

Per unit

$50 – $100

Six-Year Maintenance

Per unit

$30 – $60

Hydrostatic Testing

Per unit

$40 – $80

Full Unit Replacement

Per unit, by size/type

$60 – $150

Multi-Unit Service Agreement

Portfolio-wide

Custom quote

Ranges above reflect typical NYC commercial maintenance costs in 2026. Final pricing depends on extinguisher class, damage found, and unit count. Buildings with regular service agreements typically see lower per-unit costs. Request a free itemized quote →

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Tell us what's wrong — or let us find out during a visit. A licensed technician will provide an itemized quote — no obligation.

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All extinguisher classes serviced

Signed FDNY-ready tag included

No hidden fees

Same-week scheduling available

⚠️ Already Got a Violation?

FDNY Violation on Your Fire Extinguisher?
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A failed unit becomes an ECB violation with daily fines. County Fire handles same-day recharge or replacement, re-inspection scheduling, and final violation closeout — same team, same day.

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Hydrostatic Testing

What Hydrostatic Testing Is
and Why It's Required

Hydrostatic testing pressure-tests an extinguisher's cylinder itself — not just its contents — to confirm the metal shell can still safely hold its rated pressure. It's a separate requirement from the annual inspection, and it exists because metal cylinders fatigue over time from repeated pressure cycles, corrosion, and wear, even on units that are never discharged.

What the Test Involves

Cylinder Pressure Test to Rated Capacity

The cylinder is emptied, pressure-tested to a multiple of its rated working pressure, and inspected for expansion or leaks before being refilled and returned to service — or condemned if it fails.

Why It's Required

Metal Fatigue Over Time

Repeated pressure cycling, temperature swings, and environmental exposure weaken cylinder walls over years — hydrostatic testing catches a weakened cylinder before it becomes a safety risk.

You don't have to track this yourself. County Fire logs the test date stamped on every unit we service and manages scheduling across your entire building, so hydrostatic testing happens on time without you having to track individual cylinder dates.

Hydrostatic Test Interval by Type

Extinguisher Type

Test Interval

Dry Chemical (most common)

Every 12 years

CO2

Every 5 years

Wet Chemical (kitchen)

Every 5 years

Water / Foam

Every 5 years

Interval shown is the maximum allowed under NFPA 10. Units that are damaged, discharged, or show signs of corrosion may require testing sooner. County Fire confirms your building's exact schedule during service.

Who We Serve

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance for
Every NYC Building Type

Maintenance needs vary by occupancy and extinguisher class. County Fire knows the specific code that applies to your building — and services accordingly.

Commercial Office

Recharge and repair service for single-tenant and multi-tenant office buildings across all five boroughs.

Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens

Wet chemical unit recharge and maintenance alongside kitchen suppression system service, on NFPA 10 schedules.

Healthcare & Medical

DOH and FDNY compliant maintenance for surgical centers, clinics, and medical offices with minimal service disruption.

Schools & Education

DOE and FDNY compliant maintenance scheduled around the academic calendar for charter schools and private institutions.

Retail & Hospitality

Recharge and repair for single-location and multi-location retail and hotel operators, efficiently scheduled across your portfolio.

Industrial & Warehouse

CO2 and specialty extinguisher maintenance for electrical rooms, warehouses, and manufacturing environments.

Residential Multi-Family

Recharge, hydrostatic testing, and common area maintenance for apartment buildings, condos, and co-ops.

Multi-Building Portfolios

Service agreements covering recharge, six-year maintenance, and hydrostatic testing across your full property portfolio.

Our Process

From Quote to Returned to Service.
Four Steps.

Every maintenance job follows the same clear process — no surprises, no sub-contractors, one licensed team from start to finish.

Request & Quote

Submit the form or call us. Tell us what's wrong — or let us assess it on site. A County Fire technician responds with an itemized quote within 24 hours.

Within 24 hrs

Schedule Service

We confirm your service date — same-week scheduling available for most NYC locations. Loaner units available for buildings that can't go without coverage.

Same-week availability

Recharge, Repair, or Test

A certified technician performs the needed service — recharge, six-year maintenance, hydrostatic testing, or replacement — on site or at our facility.

All extinguisher classes

Tagging & Return to Service

Every serviced unit is FDNY-tagged and returned to its mounted location the same visit in most cases, with a signed service record for your files.

Same-day turnaround

Recent Work

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
Completed Across NYC

Commercial · Brooklyn

202 Tillary Street

Building-wide recharge and hydrostatic testing program, coordinated around tenant hours to avoid disruption.

✓ Zero Coverage Gap

Commercial · Manhattan

149 Madison Avenue

Six-year maintenance cycle completed across the full building, with several units recharged after routine annual inspection findings.

✓ Six-Year Maintenance

Hospitality · Manhattan

HGU New York Hotel

Ongoing maintenance service agreement covering recharge, hydrostatic testing, and hardware repair for a 24/7 occupied property.

✓ Ongoing Service Agreement

Client Reviews

What Building Owners
& Managers Say

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When our fire alarm failed during a critical inspection, County Fire had us back up and running within hours. Their knowledge of exactly what FDNY enforcement looks for is unlike anyone else we have worked with in NYC.

Benjamin Rosen

Construction Manager, Educational Institution — New York City

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County Fire handled our fire alarm installation, extinguisher program, and semi-annual inspections for a new construction portfolio. Their ARCS compliance expertise helped us navigate FDNY seamlessly — first-time approval on every building.

Illa Rachel

Multi-Property Owner & Investor — New York City

★★★★★

Five years, multiple commercial properties. Sprinkler installations, semi-annual inspections, fire alarm maintenance — County Fire manages our entire compliance program. Every property passes on schedule. Genuinely reliable.

Nazeef

Director of Operations, Qudron

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