FE Documentation & Record Keeping Flashcards

Under NFPA 10, what minimum information must be recorded during a monthly visual inspection?

Answer: Date of inspection and the inspector's identity at minimum

Monthly visual inspection records must include at minimum the date and the identity of the person who performed the inspection.

What does an inspection tag with multiple dated tags attached to the ring indicate?

Answer: Consecutive annual inspections have been recorded, showing service history over multiple years

Multiple dated tags on the ring show the history of consecutive annual inspections, providing a visual service timeline for the extinguisher.

When must fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance records be made available?

Answer: Upon request by the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) at any time

Records must be available upon request by the AHJ at any time to verify compliance with NFPA 10 and local fire codes.

Which item on an extinguisher's nameplate is used to identify the specific unit for record-keeping purposes?

Answer: Serial number

The serial number is the unique identifier for each extinguisher and is used to link the unit to all of its service records.

What type of tag or label is used to indicate that an extinguisher has been inspected and found to be in serviceable condition?

Answer: Green or current-year inspection tag

A current inspection tag (often color-coded by year) confirms the extinguisher was inspected and found in serviceable condition.

What is typically used to permanently mark a condemned fire extinguisher cylinder to prevent re-use?

Answer: Physical destruction of the cylinder neck threads or cylinder body

To prevent a condemned cylinder from being placed back into service, it must be physically destroyed — typically by cutting the cylinder or destroying the neck threads.