Hawkeye Fire & Safety – D.O.T. Certified Hydro-Test Facility
Hawkeye Fire & Safety is a fully certified D.O.T. Hydrostatic Test Facility, equipped to perform hydrostatic testing on both low- and high-pressure cylinders using specialized, industry-approved testing equipment.
Why Hydrostatic Testing Is Required
Hydrostatic testing is essential to ensure the structural integrity and safety of pressurized cylinders. Both NFPA and the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) require periodic testing to confirm a cylinder’s ability to safely contain pressure at its rated levels. OSHA 1910.157(e)(4) requires that all stored pressure dry chemical fire extinguishers requiring 12-year hydrostatic tests be emptied and subjected to applicable maintenance procedures every 6 years. Testing intervals are defined by NFPA 10 for fire extinguishers and by D.O.T. specifications for high-pressure cylinders.
We Provide Hydrostatic Testing For:
- Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Clean Agent Cylinders
- Fire Suppression System Tanks
- SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) Tanks
- SCUBA (Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) Tanks
- Oxygen Cylinders High-Pressure Cylinders
Let us help you stay compliant and safe with accurate, certified hydrostatic testing services. Loaner extinguishers are available during service to maintain your protection without interruption.