Fire Extinguisher Checklist

General

1 - Annual inspection done by qualified outside contractor

2. Each FE tagged with...

• Date of purchase
• Maintenance dates
• Name of agency/person performing maintenance
• Identification of UL approval
• Identification of type of fire suitable for
• Pictographs used

3. Pictographs used for instructions on use

4. Appropriate for Exposure Area (Minimum use types in designated areas)

• Shops: B;C or A;B;C
• Hallways, general classrooms: A;B or A;B;C
• Locker rooms: A or A;B;C
• Laboratories: B;C;D or A;B:C;D
• Computer Labs: Halon
• Kitchens: (See Kitchen Facilities SelfEvaluation Checklist)

5. Pressure gauge indicates

6. No signs of damage

7. Number of FE appropriate

Mounting

1. FE in designated space

2. FE mounted at required height...

• Less than 40 lbs, top of FE not more than 5 ft above floor
• Greater than 40 lbs, top of FE not more than 3 1/2 feet above the floor
• In both cases, FE not less than 4 inches above floor

3. Placement is conspicuous; not blocked from view

4. Signage used

• Protruding sign located above FE in hallways or difficult to find areas

5. Mounting cabinet or surrounding area painted RED or a contrasted background around FE

Obsolete FE

No inverting-type extinguishers in use

Staff Training

1. Yearly actual training

• Document provided including:

• Name of participants

• Date

• Type of FE used

• Outline of material covered

2. Yearly video training

Document Provided, including:

• Name of participants

• Date

• Type Of FE used

• Outline Of material covered

Special Systems Use Separate Evaluation Checklist

Kitchen

Shop Areas

Laboratories