Knowing how often a fire extinguisher should be inspected will assist you ensure that in the case of a fire, your fire extinguisher will be in good operating order. We at West Coast Fire Protection know how critical it is to have your fire extinguishers examined and maintained on a regular basis. As a result, we provide a variety of mobile safety services, including fire protection.
Inspections of Fire Extinguishers
There are varied guidelines and criteria for the duration between fire extinguisher inspections depending on the type of fire extinguisher inspection being performed. The following are the several methods a fire extinguisher should be tested, as well as the inspection schedule for each:
Inspections of Fire Extinguishers Visually
A visual check of the portable fire extinguishers in the workplace is required once a month for business owners. When evaluating a fire extinguisher visually, company owners should do the following:
- Look for leaks, dents, or corrosion as evidence of physical damage
- Check the pressure gauge to see if the indicator is within the acceptable range
- Verify that the pull-pin seal is still intact
- Check the last professional inspection date
- To mark the monthly visual inspection, initial and date the back of the tag
Maintenance Inspections of Fire Extinguishers
Annual fire extinguisher maintenance inspections should be performed by a competent fire protection business with the necessary tools and training to guarantee that the fire extinguisher is up to code and to repair any potentially dangerous conditions. A date inspection tag is attached to fire extinguishers that pass their annual inspection and is valid for one year from the date specified. If a fire extinguisher fails the examination, it must be repaired or replaced.
Internal Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Inspections
Internal maintenance checks for fire extinguishers, similar to maintenance inspections, should be performed by a professional fire protection business every 5, 6, or 12 years, depending on the kind of fire extinguisher. Interior fire extinguisher maintenance inspections entail discharging the fire extinguisher and doing a thorough internal examination and recharge to ensure that all of the fire extinguisher’s components are in good working order. Hydrostatic testing of fire extinguisher cylinders is required on a regular basis. This requires the fire extinguisher to be emptied, submerged, and subjected to pressures exceeding its ratings. Extinguishers that fail this test will be discarded, while those that pass will be disassembled, recharged, and reinstalled.
West Coast Fire Protection is the leading provider of fire protection on the West Coast. If you need someone to check your fire extinguishers, contact us or call us at (604) 467-0425. We also provide installation and maintenance services for any problems that need solving.