Monthly Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection Guidelines
NFPA Standard 10-1998 Definition Inspection:
A “quick check” that a fire extinguisher is available and will operate.
It is intended to give reasonable assurance that the fire extinguisher is fully
charged and operable.
Monthly visual inspection of fire extinguishers:
Is the fire extinguisher in the correct location
Is there an inspection/service tag
Is there a service tag showing the last date of service and is that date current.
Annual service must be by a certified F.D.N.Y. service company and signed by a F.D.N.Y. C of F holder.
Are labels and instructional signs present and legible
Pressure gauge reading or indicators in the operable range and position.
Is the hydrostatic test date current (hydrostatic testing must be preformed every 5 years)
HMIS label in place. (HMIS=hazardous materials identification systems) HMIS label are affixed by our
service company.
Is access blocked or can the extinguisher be easily obtained in an emergency.
Initial tag on back, date and state condition of visual inspection.
If an extinguisher is defective or missing it must be replacement immediately.
Make sure the replacement extinguisher has been serviced within the past year, is tagged,
signed, and has a HMIS label.
Extinguishersshould be same type (i.e. Water, ABC, Co2. )
