The fire extinguishers installed in your organization will be maintained according to IS: 2190 ANNEX C of the Indian Standard | ||
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The following are common monthly checks for each portable & Trolley mounted fire extinguisher ABC Stored Pressure (Powder type and Clean Agent ) AFFF, FTP, Clean Agents, Powder Type and Water type only, D.C.P, Co2, Co2/W, | ||
1. | Exterior (No Corrosion or Damage) | |
2. | Paint in good condition | |
3. | Identification number clear | |
4. | Discharge hose assembly and nozzle & horn in good condition(No Clogging, Cracks & properly fixed ) | |
5. | Operating instructions clear | |
6. | Safety clips or Pins (Properly fixed) | |
7. | Inspection Tag Provided |
For Stored Pressure ( AFFF, Clean Agents, Powder Type and Water type only ) | ||
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1. | Gauge needle in Green | |
2. | Wheel Carriage free movement (In case of trolley mounted fire extinguisher) |
For AFFF Type only | ||
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1. | Port holes clear | |
2. | Internal discharge tube (Not blocked) | |
3. | Gas Cartridge (Sealing intact weight more than 90%) | |
4. | Plunger & Piercer / Controllable discharge mechanism (Free Movement) | |
5. | Interior (No Corrosion or damages) | |
6. | Wheel Carriage free movement (In case of trolley mounted fire extinguisher) | |
7. | Cap washer in good condition | |
8. | Foam Making Nozzle in good Condition |
For Co2/Water Type only | ||
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1. | Port holes clear | |
2. | Internal discharge tube (Not blocked) | |
3. | Gas Cartridge (Sealing intact weight more than 90%) | |
4. | Plunger & Piercer / Controllable discharge mechanism (Free Movement) | |
5. | Interior (No Corrosion or damages) | |
6. | Wheel Carriage free movement (In case of trolley mounted fire extinguisher) | |
7. | Cap washer in good condition |
For Co2 Type only | ||
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1. | Weight more then 90% | |
2. | Control Valve / Controllable discharge mechanism (Free Movement) | |
3. | Wheel Carriage free movement (In case of trolley mounted fire extinguisher) |
For D.C.P Type only | ||
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1. | Port holes clear | |
2. | Internal discharge tube (Not blocked) | |
3. | Gas Cartridge (Sealing intact weight more than 90%) | |
4. | Plunger & Piercer / Controllable discharge mechanism(Free Movement) | |
5. | Interior (No Corrosion or damages) | |
6. | Wheel Carriage free movement (In case of trolley mounted fire extinguisher) | |
7. | Cap washer in good condition | |
8. | Foam Making Nozzle in good Condition | |
9. | Powder free flowing, No Caking | |
10. | Inner Shell (Not damaged) |