What is the purpose of keeping the tamper seal intact on a portable extinguisher?

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What is the purpose of keeping the tamper seal intact on a portable extinguisher?

Tamper seals provide tamper-evidence to show whether the extinguisher has been opened or discharged since it was last serviced. An intact seal means it hasn’t been used or tampered with, signaling that the unit is ready for use in an emergency. The seal doesn’t indicate the last inspection date or guarantee the gauge is reading correctly—those require separate checks. If the seal is broken, the extinguisher should be inspected and serviced before it’s relied upon again.

Tamper seals provide tamper-evidence to show whether the extinguisher has been opened or discharged since it was last serviced. An intact seal means it hasn’t been used or tampered with, signaling that the unit is ready for use in an emergency. The seal doesn’t indicate the last inspection date or guarantee the gauge is reading correctly—those require separate checks. If the seal is broken, the extinguisher should be inspected and serviced before it’s relied upon again.

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