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The owner of a commercial occupancy is required to inspect fire extinguishers monthly and to keep written records. These duties may be delegated to the Facility Manager, but the owner remains responsible.
During any annual inspection by the local fire inspectors, the inspector may examine a few extinguishers, but will be primarily interested in seeing the records of the monthly inspections and notations of when each extinguisher is due for maintenance, testing or replacement.
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Where should fire extinguishers stored on a boat?
Fire extinguishers should be stored and mounted where they are readily accessible on a boat, where they will not be damaged and where they can be inspected regularly.
When should you inspect your fire extinguishers?
You periodically check a fire extinguisher to ensure it will be ready and functional if you need it.
Can fire extinguishers be refilled and reused?
Yes, fire extinguishers can typically be refilled and reused after they have been discharged or expired. It is important to have them inspected and serviced regularly to ensure they are in proper working condition.
True or false Fire extinguishers should be inspected or checked every 60 days?
false
Where should fire extinguisher's be stored on a boat?
Fire extinguishers should be stored and mounted where they are readily accessible on a boat, where they will not be damaged and where they can be inspected regularly.
How often should a powder extinguisher be checked?
Fire extinguishers should be inspected annually - by a suitably qualified person.
Where do you put the fire extinguisher after using it?
Lay it down on the ground, out of the way, so people know it has been used. When the fire is out, used extinguishers can be collected and inspected for recharging or disposal.
How often should you inspect fire extinguishers?
NFPA 1 (National Fire Code) requires that fire extinguishers be inspected every 30 days or less and maintained no less than yearly. The annual maintenance, if any, depends upon the type of extinguisher and the conditions under which it is kept, among other things.
Is nitrogen in fire extinguishers?
Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.
What are fire extinguishers be used for?
FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
Where can you get fire extinguishers recharged?
You can get fire extinguishers recharged at fire equipment companies, some hardware stores, and fire departments.
Do all boats need fire extinguishers?
No, there are boats that do not need any fire extinguishers.
