Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection - Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Portable fire extinguishers are the first line of defense.
A fully charged and properly maintained fire extinguisher can help minimize damage to your business and injuries to your employees and customers.
Our Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections and Annual Maintenance keep you protected, and our Personal Route Computers document each piece of equipment to keep you in compliance.
With The Fire Guy Inc. Fire Extinguisher Inspections you can be confident that your equipment is:
- Properly located and easily accessible
- Designed for the specific hazards in your facility
- Fully charged and ready for immediate use
- In compliance with national, state and local requirements
- All extinguisher data is documented and available through our innovative Personal Route Computers
Take the fight to the fire with The Fire Guy Inc Fire Extinguisher Inspections.
Fire extinguisher inspections pricing starts at $35.00 plus $2.00 for each extinguisher inspected. I will come to your location and provide an annual/monthly inspection according to the State Fire Marshal and NFPA 10 Codes and regulations. All fire extinguisher inspections include but are not limited to:
- Check that the fire extinguisher is visible, unobstructed and has proper signage.
- Check that the fire extinguisher is at the proper mounting height.
- Remove the fire extinguisher from the hanger, bracket and or cabinet.
- Ensure that the mounting bracket and or cabinet is secure and properly mounted.
- Check the gauge for proper pressure, condition and compatibility with fire extinguisher.
- Examine the cylinder for dents, broken handles, levers and corrosion.
- Ensure the operating instructions are legible and facing forward.
- Check the last internal examination and hydrostatic test dates.
- Check condition of discharge horn and check for blockage. (creepy crawly nests)
- Examine valve opening for any sign of leakage, powder or foreign material.
- Break the tamper seal and remove the pull pin to ensure that it functions properly.
- Re-install the pull pin and replace with proper color coded tamper seal.
- Clean all exposed surfaces of the extinguisher and re-install unit in its proper place
Once the inspection is completed, fire extinguishers passing inspection will then be certified and a State of Illinois certification tag will be attached which is good for 1 Year. Extinguishers not passing inspection because of deficiencies will be noted and recommendations for corrective action will be assessed. This may include recharging, 6 year maintenance, hydrostatic testing or replacement of the fire extinguisher.