Monthly Inspection

A monthly inspection, required by NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers (2007 Edition), is intended to be a "quick check" approximately every 30 days that each fire extinguisher in your facility is in compliance with regard to the following:

a. The extinguisher is located in its designated place
b. There are no obstructions to access or visibility
c. Operating instructions on the nameplate are legible and facing outward
d. Safety seals and tamper indicators are not broken or missing
e. Extinguisher is at its proper gross weight as specified on the nameplate
f. There exists no obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogging
g. Pressure gauge reading is in the operable range
h. Required labeling is in place

The inspector then must initial and date a space on the reverse side of the Certification Tag or on a separate Monthly Inspection Tag affixed to each fire extinguisher.  Although it is not necessary that a licensed person perform Monthly Inspections, City Wide Fire Equipment only assigns licensed technicians to perform Monthly Inspections.