At Thompson we follow the Standards for portable fire extinguishers have been set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as adopted and enforced by Qatar Civil Defense ( QCD ) The requirements for inspection, maintenance, recharge and hydrostatic testing can be found in NFPA 10; Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
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|
Extinguisher Type |
Inspection |
Maintenance |
Recharging |
Hydrostatic Testing |
|
Dry Chemical (Stored Pressure) |
30 days |
1 year |
Empty and internally inspect @ 6 years |
12 years |
|
Dry Chemical (Stainless steel) |
30 days |
1 year |
5 years |
5 years |
|
Dry Chemical (Cartridge) |
30 days |
1 year |
Empty and internally inspect @ 6 years |
12 years |
|
Carbon Dioxide |
30 days |
1 year |
5 years |
5 years |
|
Water (Stored Pressure) |
30 days |
1 year |
1 year |
5 years |
|
Wet Chemical |
30 days |
1 year |
5 years |
5 years |
|
AFFF (Liquid Charge Type) |
30 days |
1 year |
3 years |
5 years |
|
FFFP (Liquid Charge Type) |
30 days |
1 year |
3 years |
5 years |
|
Dry Powder |
30 days |
1 year |
Empty and internally inspect @ 6 years |
12 years |
|
Halogenated (Halon) |
30 days |
1 year |
Empty and Internally inspect @ 6 years |
12 years |
- Are units in proper locations?
- Are units in clear view and properly accessible?
- Are units in clean condition?
- By the naked eye do the units appear to be operable?
- Have the monthly inspection tags been properly signed?
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
- 1-year maintenance on portable fire extinguishers.
- 5-year hydrostatic test on carbon dioxide and water-based extinguishers.
- 6-year maintenance on stored-pressure extinguishers.
- 12-year hydrostatic test on stored pressure and cartridge-operated extinguishers.
INSPECTION PROCESS
1. Visually inspect extinguisher.
2. Check the test and maintenance dates.
3. Weigh extinguisher. (CO2)
4. Visually inspect pressure gauge. (when applicable)
5. Remove safety pull pin.
6. Install new tamper seal. (Some units may require additional inspection procedures.)
7. Remove discharge hose and inspect valve assembly.
8. Check CO2 for continuity. (when applicable)
9. Clean extinguisher.
10. Attach a new certification tag.
11. Complete Fire and Safety Report.
12. Ensure customer understands completed work.
Fire extinguishers should be checked monthly by the business owner or designated employee and inspected annually by a certified Thompson Specialties fire extinguisher tech.