All businesses in the State of Florida, regardless of size, are required to have their fire extinguishers inspected. This article will lay out some information regarding fire extinguisher inspections, why they are important, and how to get service.
- What is a fire extinguisher inspection? NFPA10 uses the term somewhat interchangeably, the two primary meanings are as follows: 1) A monthly inspection and 2) A yearly inspection. For purposes of this article, we will focus on the yearly inspection, which is the service that Trinity Fire Systems provides however, if you would like information regarding the monthly inspection you can learn more here. An annual fire extinguisher inspection is the time of the year when a permitted technician reviews your fire extinguisher maintenance records, looks over the fire extinguisher, and assesses the business environment to ensure adequate protection against current hazards.
- Why have a fire extinguisher inspection? Having your business fire extinguishers inspected is required by state fire code. In addition to this, many insurance carriers will deny coverage if the business does not meet minimum fire code. Likewise, OSHA requires fire extinguishers to be inspected to keep workplace environments safe.
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