Summary
In short
- A fire extinguisher inspection is an inspection used in KnowSafe that checks each extinguisher is present, charged, unobstructed and within service date. It is built against NFPA 10, OSHA 1910.157 and forms part of the Emergency Preparedness programme.
- Run monthly. Carried out by the area owner.
- The template holds 39 fields across 5 sections, with extinguishers repeating for each entry.
- Scoring is pass or fail per unit, where high is good.
- OSHA 1910.157 is portable fire extinguishers. Selection, placement, inspection and training for extinguishers.
- It connects to the rest of the library: links Asset.
What it is
What it is
What is a fire extinguisher inspection?
A fire extinguisher inspection is an inspection used in KnowSafe that checks each extinguisher is present, charged, unobstructed and within service date. It is built against NFPA 10, OSHA 1910.157 and forms part of the Emergency Preparedness programme.
When is a fire extinguisher inspection completed?
A fire extinguisher inspection is completed on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Run monthly.
When to use it
When to use it, and when not to
This inspection is one step in a larger programme. Using it for work that belongs to a neighbouring template produces records that are hard to report on later.
Use it for
- The event or activity this inspection covers has occurred, or is about to
- A new record is needed; each one gets its own ID in the form INSP-2026-000
- You are running the Emergency Preparedness programme and this is one of its steps
- A linked record needs this one to exist: links asset
Not for
- Fire Alarm System Check, which records testing of detection, sounders and panel function.
- Sprinkler System Inspection, which checks sprinkler heads, valves, gauges and clearance below heads.
- Hot Work Fire Watch Log, which records the fire watch kept during and after hot work, including the time the watch ended.
- Anything outside KnowSafe, which belongs in the workspace that owns that process
Standards
What it is built against
OSHA 1910.157Portable fire extinguishers
Selection, placement, inspection and training for extinguishers.
OSHAOccupational Safety and Health Administration
The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
NFPANational Fire Protection Association
Fire and electrical safety codes. NFPA 70E covers arc flash, NFPA 25 water based fire protection.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the fire extinguisher inspection template based on?+
It is built against NFPA 10, OSHA 1910.157. OSHA 1910.157 is portable fire extinguishers. Selection, placement, inspection and training for extinguishers. OSHA is occupational Safety and Health Administration. The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
What sections does the fire extinguisher inspection contain?+
There are 5 sections: header, extinguishers, coverage check, related records, result. Together they hold 39 fields, 32 of which are required.
How often is a fire extinguisher inspection raised?+
A new record is raised on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Each one is given an ID in the form INSP-2026-000, so it can be traced and referenced from other records.
Which programme does the fire extinguisher inspection belong to?+
It is part of Emergency Preparedness. Tested arrangements for evacuation, fire, spill, medical and ammonia release, with contractors counted.
How is a fire extinguisher inspection scored?+
Scoring is pass or fail per unit. High is good. Scores exist to make the form tell you something, not to produce a percentage for its own sake.
Can the fire extinguisher inspection template be changed?+
Yes. Every field, option, score and conditional rule is editable, and the links to other templates come with it. Most teams install it as it is, run it for a cycle, then adjust.
The agents
What the agents do with it
The form is the easy part. Keeping it current, routing it to the right owner and holding the evidence together is the work that actually slips.
Holds the fire extinguisher inspection library against your registers, routes each record to its owner, and keeps the evidence trail together.
Coordinates the crew, rolls completion and exceptions into one view, and holds every write for your approval before it touches a record.
This template lives in KnowSafe — safety and compliance. Incidents, hazards, permits, inspections and the critical controls behind them.
Meet KnowSafe→Sources
Sources
- OSHA 1910.157 — Portable fire extinguishers
- OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- NFPA — National Fire Protection Association