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Who is responsible for inspecting fire extinguishers?
A ‘responsible person’ such as an owner or landlord are expected to carry out the visual inspections of fire extinguishers to comply with legislation. This person is someone who is qualified by training and experience to conduct service and maintenance of fire extinguishing equipment.
What organizations test fire extinguishers?
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
In the United States and Canada, extinguishers are intended to be selected, installed, inspected, maintained and tested in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10, standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
What is the law regarding fire extinguishers?
The regulations state that a minimum of two Class A fire extinguishers on every floor of a building are needed, unless the premises are very small, in which case one may be acceptable. If there is a sprinkler or automatic suppression system in place, fewer fire extinguishers may be required.
When do you need to inspect a fire extinguisher?
You should inspect extinguishers more frequently if they are installed in locations where they are more prone to rust, impact or tampering. Records of the monthly inspections need to be maintained by either putting a tag or label on the extinguisher or by having it recorded on paper or electronic files. The following items need to be recorded:
How to check the accessibility of a fire extinguisher?
Check accessibility. Firstly walk up to the fire extinguisher to check its visibility and accessibility: Identify if a fire extinguisher is present in the area and take note if it is easily visible. It should not be blocked by any equipment or other objects that would make it difficult to be accessed during an emergency.
Why is iauditor important for fire extinguisher inspection?
Caught up in all that paperwork, the probability of human error increases, which means the risk of fire caused by a single non-functioning fire extinguisher also becomes higher. With iAuditor, safety officers can improve fire safety in the workplace by accomplishing fire extinguisher inspections more efficiently.
Can a fire protection company do an inspection?
The simple answer is, yes you are. Often times, fire protection companies are hired out to do these inspections because of the lack of business interruption that they can provide you. Also, there’s a little bit of responsibility in terms of liability, making sure that those inspections are accurate.