TL;DR
A monthly extinguisher inspection is the quick visual check NFPA 10 requires every 30 days on portable fire extinguishers: confirming each unit is in its designated spot, unobstructed, charged per the gauge, sealed with an intact pin, and free of visible damage. In most workplaces a trained employee may perform it, initialing and dating the tag, while the annual maintenance must come from a certified technician.
What it means
A monthly extinguisher inspection is the quick visual check NFPA 10 requires every 30 days on portable fire extinguishers: confirming each unit is in its designated spot, unobstructed, charged per the gauge, sealed with an intact pin, and free of visible damage. In most workplaces a trained employee may perform it, initialing and dating the tag, while the annual maintenance must come from a certified technician. Missing tag entries are among the most common citations in fire marshal visits.
Where it sits in the glossary
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