Fire extinguisher monthly inspection checklist
Monthly visual check of each portable fire extinguisher, in line with NFPA 10 / EN 3 practice: location, clear access, pressure gauge in the green, pin and tamper seal, body and hose condition, legible label, service date and inspection tag.
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Section 1 of 3
Location and access
Location — Extinguisher in its designated location
Pass / FailHigh riskAccess — Access unobstructed and extinguisher clearly visible
Pass / FailHigh riskSign — Location sign in place and visible
Pass / FailMounting — Securely hung on its bracket or held in its stand or cabinet
Pass / Fail
Section 2 of 3
Condition
Pressure gauge — Pressure gauge reading
ChoiceHigh risk- Needle in the green (Conforming)
- Under-charged (red zone) (Non-conforming)
- Over-charged (Non-conforming)
- No gauge (CO2 or cartridge type)
Pin and seal — Safety pin in place and tamper seal intact
Pass / FailHigh riskDischarge — Any sign the extinguisher has been used or partly discharged (residue at the nozzle, light weight)?
Yes / NoNon-conforming answer: YesHigh riskBody — No dent, corrosion, leak or other damage on the body
Pass / FailHose and nozzle — Hose and nozzle not cracked, not blocked, firmly attached
Pass / FailLabel — Operating instructions legible and facing outward
Pass / Fail
Section 3 of 3
Service and records
Service — Annual maintenance label in date
Pass / FailSuitability — Extinguisher type suited to the fire risk of the area
Pass / FailHigh riskInspection tag — Date and initial the inspection tag
Done / Not doneRemarks — Extinguishers to replace or send for service
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