Do Fire Blankets Have A 'shelf Life'?

[wiltsman]

Earlier today I was at the local Silver Threads hall to see a committee member, and had to wait while a commercial 'fire officer' was doing what appeared to be an annual check of fire extinguishers and other fire related items.

He came out of the kitchen with a Fire Blanket that had never been used, and told the committee member that Fire Blankets only had a life of six to seven years. He advised her to buy another one because that's how long it had been in the kitchen. In fact he said he could supply a new one for around £25.00.

Does anyone know if it is the case that Fire Blankets have a limited 'shelf life? Something I'd never thought of before. My own one at home must be at least fifteen years old.

[heathfield]

Rubbish!...

http://www.safetyonline.com/doc/Fire-Blankets-0001

[boxtops]

I bet he could supply a new one, what a racket! No, they can be used years after purchase - but once used, you have to get a new one. You can't roll it up and put it back.

[Mammar]

Excellent.
My two will remain in the kitchen and the hall then
:-)

[wiltsman]

Thank you for your replies.