501 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 9-15

9-5. Inspection Requirements.

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Inspect and maintain according to NFPA 10, ensuring at least monthly inspections.
Record the date and inspector's initials on a tag, checklist, or electronic record.
Annual maintenance checks must be performed by designated personnel or certified technicians for certain deficiencies.

Fixed Fire Suppression Systems

Follow UFC 3-601-02 or applicable NFPA standards for inspection and maintenance.
Document inspection and maintenance dates on the container, tag, or in a central location.

Standpipe and Hose Systems

Regularly inspect and maintain standpipe systems according to UFC 3-601-02.
Check hose systems after use and annually, ensuring all equipment is ready and functional.
Annually inspect hemp and linen hoses for deterioration, and re-rack using a different fold pattern.

9-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.

Development of AHAs

Develop AHAs in alignment with paragraphs 1-6 or 2-6, as the situation necessitates.
Ensure AHAs are prepared for wildland fire prescribed burns as mandated in paragraphs 9-7.b and 9-8.l.

Fire Watch Duties

The employer determines the duration of the fire watch, but it must last at least thirty (30) minutes after the exposure concludes.
Document the duration of the fire watch in the AHA as specified in paragraph 9-8.g.

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9-3. How often should portable fire extinguishers be inspected according to NFPA?

Once a week

At least monthly

Each Quarter

Annually

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 9-5.

9-5. Inspection Requirements.

a.  Portable Fire Extinguishers.  Inspect and maintain fire extinguishers according to NFPA 10. Inspect fire extinguishers at least monthly.  Keep records on a tag or label attached to the extinguisher on an inspection check list maintained on file, or by an electronic method that provides a permanent record.  The record/tag must include date inspection was performed and initials of the person performing the inspection.  (9-5.a)

Note.  For any extinguishers that do not require an annual internal examination, designate a person/s to perform annual maintenance check of fire extinguishers.  If deficiencies are found that would require the emptying of extinguishing agent or the release of pressure to correct, the extinguisher deficiency must be corrected by a certified fire extinguisher technician per NFPA 10.

b.  Fixed Fire Suppression Systems.  Inspect and maintain fixed fire suppression systems according to UFC 3-601-02.  Fixed fire suppression systems that are not addressed in the UFC should be inspected and maintained according to the  applicable NFPA standards.  Record inspection and maintenance dates on the container, on a tag attached to the container, or in a central location.  (9-5.b)

c.  Standpipe and Hose Systems.  (9-5.c)

(1)  Inspect and maintain standpipe systems according to UFC 3-601-02.

(2)  Inspect hose systems after each use and at least annually to assure that all equipment is in place, available for use, and in operable condition.

(3)  Un-rack hemp and linen hoses and physically inspect them for deterioration at least annually, and re-rack them using a different fold pattern.

(4)  When the system or any portion of the system is found not to be serviceable, remove it for repair and replace it with equivalent protection (for example, fire watch, extinguisher) until the repairs are complete.

EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 9-6.

501 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 7-13

9-5. Inspection Requirements.

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Fixed Fire Suppression Systems

Standpipe and Hose Systems

9-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.

Development of AHAs

Fire Watch Duties

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9-5. Inspection Requirements.

9-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.