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Fire Extinguisher Monthly Inspection Checklist

Monthly in-house visual check of portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets between the six-monthly AS 1851 servicing by a fire protection technician. Covers location, signage, pressure gauge, pin and seal, and service tag.

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Checklist Items

ItemPass / YesFail / No
INSPECTION DETAILS
Inspection Date
Building / Site
Area / Floor Inspected
Inspected By
Number of Extinguishers Inspected
LOCATION & ACCESS
All extinguishers in their designated locationsPassFail
Extinguishers unobstructed and visiblePassFail
Mounted securely on brackets at the correct heightPassFail
Location signage in place and visible from a distancePassFail
Extinguisher type suits the hazard in the area (e.g. CO2 near electrical)PassFail
EXTINGUISHER CONDITION
Pressure gauge needle in the green / operable range (stored-pressure types)PassFail
Safety pin in place and tamper seal intactPassFail
Hose and nozzle undamaged, not blocked or crackedPassFail
Cylinder free of dents, corrosion or leaksPassFail
Operating instructions label legible and facing outwardPassFail
No signs of discharge or usePassFail
SERVICE TAGS
Maintenance tag attached and punched / dated for last servicePassFail
Six-monthly service by competent technician not overduePassFail
Date of last professional service (from tag)
FIRE BLANKETS & HOSE REELS
Fire blankets in place, pull tabs accessiblePassFail
Fire hose reels unobstructed, hose rolled correctly (visual only)PassFail
EXTINGUISHER LOG
Extinguisher IDs / locations checked
Extinguishers missing, discharged or damaged (ID and location)
Replacement or service ordered from fire protection contractorYesNo
TRAINING
Wardens / staff know extinguisher locationsYesNo
Fire safety training records currentYesNo
DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF
Defects and corrective actions
Corrective Action Due Date
Inspector Signature
Manager Signature