Ch. 7: Inspection, Maintenance, and Recharging Flashcards
Who is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and recharging of a property’s fire extinguishers?
The owner or designated agent
True or False: A person performing maintenance and recharging of fire extinguishers shall be certified.
True
True or False: A person performing inspections of fire extinguishers shall be certified.
False
How often must fire extinguishers and Class D extinguishing agents be inspected?
At least once per calendar month with intervals not exceeding 31 days.
What are the minimum items to be checked during an extinguisher inspection (there are 7)?
(1) Location in designated place
(2) Visibility of the extinguisher or means of indicating the extinguisher location
(3) Access to the extinguisher
(4) Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the operable
range or position
(5) Fullness determined by weighing or hefting
(6) Condition of tires, wheels, carriage, hose, and nozzle for wheeled extinguishers
(7) Indicator for nonrechargeable extinguishers
What are the minimum items to be checked during a Class D extinguishing agent inspection (there are 6)?
(1) Located in designated place
(2) Visibility of the container or means of indicating the
container location
(3) Access to the container
(4) Lid is sealed
(5) Fullness by hefting or weighing
(6) No obvious physical damage to container
When an inspection of any rechargeable fire extinguisher reveals a deficiency, what must be done?
The extinguisher shall be subjected to applicable maintenance procedures.
When an inspection of a nonrechargeable dry chemical fire extinguisher reveals a deficiency, what must be done?
The extinguisher shall be removed from further use,
discharged, and destroyed at the direction of the owner or returned to the manufacturer.
When an inspection of a nonrechargeable Halon agent fire extinguisher reveals a deficiency, what must be done?
The extinguisher shall be removed from service, shall not be discharged, and shall be returned to the
manufacturer, a fire equipment dealer, or a distributor to permit recovery of the halon.
When conducting manual inspections, what is required to be recorded?
The month and year the inspection was performed as well as the initials of the person performing the inspection.
How long must manual inspection records be kept?
12 months
When maintenance is required, what elements of the fire extinguisher must be examined (there are 4)?
(1) Mechanical parts of all fire extinguishers
(2) Extinguishing agent
(3) Expelling means
(4) Physical condition
How often shall extinguishers be subjected to maintenance?
Maintenance is required at intervals of not more than 1 year, at the time of hydrostatic test, or when specifically indicated by an inspection discrepancy or
electronic notification.
When an external examination of a fire extinguisher reveals a deficiency, when must corrective action be taken?
Immediately
A tag must be placed on the extinguisher indicating that maintenance has been performed. What info must be on this tag?
(1) Month and year maintenance was performed
(2) Person performing the work
(3) Name of the agency performing the work
