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Extinguisher inspection record

Aug 20, 2026

Record

CompanySample company (fictional)
TradeFire Extinguishers
InspectionAug 20, 2026

Extinguisher

Unit or tag numberUN-4137
Location in buildingLoading dock
TypeCartridge operated water or antifreeze
ContainerRefillable
Rating on the labelRating on the label 2
ManufacturerTollin Industrial
Serial numberSE-4137
Manufacture dateAug 18, 2026
Last hydrostatic testAug 18, 2026
Hydro interval for a type not in Table L-19 years
Last six-year maintenance, recharge or hydro testAug 18, 2026
StatusIn service

Inspection

DateAug 20, 2026
Inspected byJordan Pike
Monthly visual inspection doneYes
Annual maintenance check doneNo
ResultDeficiency raised

Monthly

In its assigned place, hung or in its cabinet (fail: missing)Pass
Gauge or indicator shows a full charge (fail: discharged or low)Fail
Nothing stands in front of it and it can be seen (fail: blocked)Pass
Pull pin and tamper seal in placePass
Shell and hose undamaged and dry, nozzle clear (fail: damaged)Pass
Operating instructions face out and can be readPass
Tag carries this month's check and an annual date inside the year (fail: out-of-date tag)Pass

Annual

Shell, valve, hose, nozzle and mounting examinedPass
Charge confirmed by gauge or weight against the nameplatePass
Hydrostatic test date read and still inside its intervalPass
Stored-pressure dry chemical: six-year maintenance date read and inside six yearsPass
New annual tag fitted with the datePass

Readings

ReadingValueResult
Fully charged and operable
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) Portable fire extinguishers (osha.gov) (https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.157), checked 2026-10-28
YesPass
In its designated place
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) Portable fire extinguishers (osha.gov) (https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.157), checked 2026-10-28
YesPass
Readily accessible
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) Portable fire extinguishers (osha.gov) (https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.157), checked 2026-10-28
YesPass

Photos

Photos taken on the phone at the job print here, each captioned with what it shows.

Findings

SeverityFindingStatus
Remove from serviceGauge or indicator shows a full charge (fail: discharged or low). Failed at this inspection.Open

Signature

The signature drawn on the phone at the job prints here.

Next due

Monthly visual inspection
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) Portable fire extinguishers (osha.gov) (https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.157), checked 2026-10-28
Sep 20, 2026Set by rule
Annual maintenance check
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) Portable fire extinguishers (osha.gov) (https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.157), checked 2026-10-28
Oct 30, 2026Set by rule
Hydrostatic test
29 CFR 1910.157(f)(2) and Table L-1 Portable fire extinguishers (osha.gov) (https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.157), checked 2026-10-28
Aug 18, 2031Set by rule