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Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers must be readily available and accessible to staff members at all times.

Locations

1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________

3. _________________________________ 4. _________________________________

5. _________________________________ 6. _________________________________

7. _________________________________ 8. _________________________________

Monthly inspection should be performed and documented on the tag attached to the

extinguisher.

o Turn canister upside down, shake, and tap the bottom with a rubber mallet. This is

to loosen the powder inside to prevent caking

o Check for damage, corrosion, leakage

Discharge outlet is clear of obstruction, except for cotton ball to deter dirt daubers

o Tamper seal is intact

o No dents or damage to the extinguisher body and discharge valve assembly

o Clean extinguisher so that instructions on name plate are clearly visible

o Needle indicator on pressure gauge should be in the green area, pointing straight up

 Changes in temperature may cause the pressure gauge indicator to vary

within the green area on stored extinguishers. The green area is the charged

zone. When the temperature is cold, the indicator may read on the low side

of the charged zone and if the temperature is hot, it may read on the high

side of the charged zone.

 The true pressure reading may be verified by placing the extinguisher at

room temperature (70 F) for 24 hours.

o If any problems are found, contact Company listed below.

o Annual Maintenance should be done by a trained professional.

 Name of Fire Extinguisher Company____________________________

 Address __________________________________________________

 Phone ______________________________

Six Year maintenance –the extinguisher shall be emptied and undergo a thorough exam by

the company listed above.

Recharge of the unit should be done immediately after use. Contact [Name of Fire

Extinguisher Company] Fire Extinguisher Company in [Town], [Phone]

Fire Extinguishers Inspection Form