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How often must portable fire extinguishers be inspected?

Monthly visual inspection.

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  1. Monthly visual inspection ✔
  2. Only once a year
  3. Only after use

Why: OSHA requires a visual inspection of portable fire extinguishers every month and a maintenance check every year.

Huh, didn't know that: The annual maintenance date must be recorded and the record kept for one year.

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Why do fire extinguishers get checked so often? They like to stay charged up for work.
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Answer: Monthly visual inspection. OSHA requires a visual inspection of portable fire extinguishers every month and a maintenance check every year.

  1. 29 CFR 1910.157 Portable fire extinguishers www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1910/subpart-L/section-1910.157
    shall be visually inspected monthly
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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