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Fire Extinguishers |
Monthly |
Quarterly |
Semi-annual |
Annual |
Other | CODE |
NFPA 10 |
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Inspection | 4-3.1 | Fire extinguishers shall be inspected when initially placed in service and thereafter at approximately 30-day intervals. | |||||
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Maintenance | 4-4.1 | Fire extinguishers shall be subjected to maintenance at intervals of not more than 1 year, at the time of hydrostatic test, or when specifically indicated by an inspection. | |||||
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6-Year Maintenance | 4-4.3 | Every 6 years, stored-pressure fire extinguishers that require a 12-year hydrostatic test shall be emptied and subjected to the applicable maintenance procedures. | |||||
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Hydrostatic Test | 5-2 | Refer to Table 5-2. | |||||
| Pressurized Water | 5 Years | |||||||
| Wetting Agent(s) | 5 Years | |||||||
| AFFF Foam | 5 Years | |||||||
| FFFP Foam | 5 Years | |||||||
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | 5 Years | |||||||
| Dry Chemical(s) | 12 Years | |||||||
| Halogenated Agent(s) | 12 Years | |||||||
| Hose Conductivity Testing | 4-4.1.2 | A conductivity test shall be conducted annually on all carbon dioxide hose assemblies. |