What is likely happening
Portable extinguishers need a monthly visual check and a periodic professional inspection with a tag, plus internal maintenance and hydrostatic testing on longer cycles.
What you can safely check
- Check the gauge is in the green and the pin and seal are intact.
- Make sure extinguishers are mounted and not blocked.
What an inspector will look at
- Annual service and tagging
- Maintenance and hydrotest dates
- Placement and type for the hazard
Does this affect compliance?
Expired tags are one of the most common fire inspection violations.
When it becomes urgent
Replace any discharged or damaged extinguisher right away.
We can help with this
Fire and life safety inspections is something Insparisk does nationwide. Delivered through licensed fire protection professionals in the Insparisk Network and managed by our team. To see the local rules for your building, open this in the interactive Problem Solver.
Request fire and life safety inspectionsTalk to an advisorGeneral guidance only, not a substitute for a licensed inspection or emergency services. For any gas odor, carbon monoxide alarm, fire, or trapped occupant, call 911 first.