PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NFPA10

Fire Extinguisher

NFPA 10, 4-3.1 Frequency. Fire extinguishers shall be inspected when
initially placed in service and thereafter at approximately 30-day
intervals. Fire extinguishers shall be inspected at more frequent
intervals when circumstances require.
NFPA 10, 4-3.2: Procedures. Periodic inspection of fire extinguishers
shall include a check of at least the following items:
(a) Located in designated place.
(b) No obstruction to access or visibility.
(c) Operating instructions on nameplate legible and facing outward.
(d) Safety seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing.
(e) Fullness determined by weighing or "hefting".
(f) Examine for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogged
nozzle.
(g) Pressure gage reading or indicator in the operable range or position.
(h) Condition of tires, wheels, carriage, hose, and nozzle checked (for
wheeled units)
(i) HMIS label in place
NFPA 10, 4-3.4.1 Personnel making inspections shall keep records of fire
extinguishers inspected, including those found to require corrective
action.
NFPA 10, 4-3.4.2: At least monthly, the date the inspection was
performed and the initials of the person performing the inspection shall
be recorded.
NFPA 10, 4-3.4.2: At least monthly, the date the inspection was
performed and the initials of the person performing the inspection shall
be recorded.
NFPA 10, 4-4.1 Frequency: Fire extinguishers shall be subjected to
maintenance at intervals of not more than one year, at the time of
hydrostatic test, or when specifically indicated by an inspection.
*Maintenance procedures shall be performed in accordance with 4-4.2
NFPA 10, 4-4.2 Procedures: Maintenance procedures shall include a
thorough
examination of the three basic elements of a fire extinguisher:
(a) Mechanical parts
(b) Extinguishing agent
(c) Expelling means
NFPA 10, 4-4.4 Maintenance Recordkeeping: Each fire extinguisher
shall have a tag or label securely attached that indicates the month and
year the maintenance was performed and that identifies the person
performing the service.
(NFPA 10, 1998 edition, as referenced by the Connecticut State Fire
Safety Code)