Fire Extinguishers: Monthly Inspections Exam
Questions and Answers
What is the only way to confirm that an extinguisher is in proper working order and will
operate reliably in an emergency? - -Inspect it monthly
-What type of inspection involves a thorough examination for physical damage or any
condition that may prevent proper operation and will normally reveal if further testing or
internal maintenance is required? - -Annual inspection
-How often should a certified fire protection company perform an internal maintenance
inspection of the fire extinguishers in your workplace? - -Every 5, 6, or 12 years, depending
on the type of extinguisher
-Which part of a fire extinguisher indicates that the pressure might be low, and therefore
keep the fire extinguisher from properly discharging? - -Gauge
-What is the first step in a monthly fire extinguisher inspection? - -Confirm location and
access
-What must you look for when inspecting the safety pin? - -You must confirm the safety
pin is intact and the seal is unbroken
-What should you look for when inspecting the cylinder of the fire extinguisher? - -Any
physical damage
Operating instructions and a label that are legible and facing outward away from the wall
Signs of leakage
All of the above
-During your monthly fire extinguisher inspection, you discover the gauge on one of the
fire extinguishers indicates adequate pressure, though there are signs that the extinguisher
has been discharged or used. As a best practice, what should you do? - -Remove it from
service and service or replace it
-What might it mean if the safety pin or tamper seal are missing or damaged? - -That the
extinguisher has been used
That the extinguisher has been tampered with
That the extinguisher may not work properly
All of the above
-Physical defects to a cylinder can lead to a malfunction or dangerous explosion. How can
you determine how much cylinder damage dictates that the extinguisher should be
removed from service? - -Refer to the manufacturer's recommendations
Questions and Answers
What is the only way to confirm that an extinguisher is in proper working order and will
operate reliably in an emergency? - -Inspect it monthly
-What type of inspection involves a thorough examination for physical damage or any
condition that may prevent proper operation and will normally reveal if further testing or
internal maintenance is required? - -Annual inspection
-How often should a certified fire protection company perform an internal maintenance
inspection of the fire extinguishers in your workplace? - -Every 5, 6, or 12 years, depending
on the type of extinguisher
-Which part of a fire extinguisher indicates that the pressure might be low, and therefore
keep the fire extinguisher from properly discharging? - -Gauge
-What is the first step in a monthly fire extinguisher inspection? - -Confirm location and
access
-What must you look for when inspecting the safety pin? - -You must confirm the safety
pin is intact and the seal is unbroken
-What should you look for when inspecting the cylinder of the fire extinguisher? - -Any
physical damage
Operating instructions and a label that are legible and facing outward away from the wall
Signs of leakage
All of the above
-During your monthly fire extinguisher inspection, you discover the gauge on one of the
fire extinguishers indicates adequate pressure, though there are signs that the extinguisher
has been discharged or used. As a best practice, what should you do? - -Remove it from
service and service or replace it
-What might it mean if the safety pin or tamper seal are missing or damaged? - -That the
extinguisher has been used
That the extinguisher has been tampered with
That the extinguisher may not work properly
All of the above
-Physical defects to a cylinder can lead to a malfunction or dangerous explosion. How can
you determine how much cylinder damage dictates that the extinguisher should be
removed from service? - -Refer to the manufacturer's recommendations
