Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist
A printable fire extinguisher inspection checklist with monthly and annual items in the style of NFPA 10. Add your details, print or save as PDF.
How to use| Item | Pass | Fail | N/A | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly inspection | ||||
| In its designated location | ||||
| Visible, access unobstructed, signage in place | ||||
| Operating instructions on nameplate legible and facing out | ||||
| Safety pin and tamper seal intact | ||||
| Full (weighed or hefted) | ||||
| Pressure gauge in operable (green) range | ||||
| No physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzle | ||||
| Hose and nozzle in good condition | ||||
| Wheeled units: wheels, carriage, hose and nozzle OK | ||||
| Inspection tag initialed and dated | ||||
| Annual maintenance | ||||
| Mechanical parts examined | ||||
| Extinguishing agent checked | ||||
| Expelling means checked (cartridge / pressure) | ||||
| Hydrostatic test date within interval (5 or 12 years by type) | ||||
| Six-year maintenance due date checked (stored-pressure dry chemical) | ||||
| Mounting secure, height and floor clearance correct | ||||
| Correct type and rating for the hazard | ||||
| Maintenance tag / label updated (month, year, name) | ||||
How to use
- The fire extinguisher template is already loaded, with monthly inspection and annual maintenance sections and Pass / Fail / N/A boxes.
- Fill in the boxes. Your business name and logo are remembered on this device.
- Check the preview below the form. It updates as you type.
- Press Print, or Save as PDF and choose “Save as PDF” in the print window.
- Want to mix trades or add your own sections? Use the custom builder.
About this fire extinguisher inspection checklist
Print one sheet per extinguisher, or per visit. The monthly section follows the common NFPA 10 visual inspection points; the annual section prompts the maintenance checks, hydrostatic test dates and tag update. For other systems, use the fire alarm and fire sprinkler checklists.
Questions
How often do fire extinguishers need to be inspected?
NFPA 10 calls for a visual inspection at least every 30 days and maintenance at least once a year, plus internal maintenance and hydrostatic tests at longer intervals depending on the extinguisher type. Your local fire code official (AHJ) may set extra rules.
What is checked in a monthly inspection?
Location, visibility and access, legible instructions, safety pin and tamper seal, fullness, gauge in the green, no damage, corrosion or leaks, hose and nozzle condition, and the tag dated and initialed.
Is this checklist an official inspection record?
It is a general template to help you record your checks. Annual maintenance should be done by a certified person, and you should follow NFPA 10, the manufacturer and your AHJ.
Templates and calculators are for general use only and are not legal, tax or accounting advice.