Inspection & Testing Procedures

Portable Fire Extinguishers

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1. Portable Fire extinguishers shall be provided for the protection of both the Yes N/A No
building structure and the occupancy hazards contained therein regardless of
the presence of any fixed fire suppression systems.
2. Are the installed portable fire extinguishers listed? The extinguishers shall Yes N/A No
bear UL or FM or LPCB labels.
3. Offices: Yes N/A No
Are multipurpose (ABC) dry type extinguishers (4.5 kg) and CO2 extinguisher
(2 kg) provided and the maximum travel distance from a remote area to the
nearest extinguisher is less than 15 m.
4. Common Circulation Areas Corridors, Lobby’s, Passage ways: Yes N/A No

Are multipurpose (ABC) dry type extinguishers (4.5 kg) and CO2 extinguisher
(5 kg) provided and the maximum travel distance from a remote area to the
nearest extinguisher is less than 22.5 m.
5. Electrical Rooms, Telephone Rooms Mechanical Plant Room, Lift Machine Yes N/A No
Room, Other service rooms:

Are multipurpose (ABC) dry type extinguishers (4.5 kg) and CO2 extinguisher
(5 kg) provided and the maximum travel distance from a remote area to the
nearest extinguisher is less than 9 m.
6. Parking areas: Yes N/A No
a) Are multipurpose (ABC) dry type extinguishers (4.5 kg) and CO2
extinguisher (5 kg) provided and the maximum travel distance from a
remote area to the nearest extinguisher is less than 15 m?
b) Are FFP foam trolley type (20 Gal) extinguisher is provided with a 30
m spacing along the drive way within the carpark?
7. Transformer Room: Yes N/A No
a) Are multipurpose (ABC) dry type extinguishers (4.5 kg) and CO2
extinguisher (5 kg) provided and the maximum travel distance from a
remote area to the nearest extinguisher is less than 9 m?
b) Are Dry Powder trolley type (25 kg) extinguisher is provided per
transformer?
8. HV / LV Room: Yes N/A No
a) Are multipurpose (ABC) dry type extinguishers (4.5 kg) and CO2
extinguisher (5 kg) provided and the maximum travel distance from a
remote area to the nearest extinguisher is less than 9 m?
b) Are CO2 trolley type (12 kg) extinguisher is provided near exit?
9. Diesel Generator Room: Yes N/A No
a) Are multipurpose (ABC) dry type extinguishers (4.5 kg) and CO2
extinguisher (5 kg) provided and the maximum travel distance from a
remote area to the nearest extinguisher is less than 9 m?
b) Are FFP foam trolley type (20 Gal) extinguisher is provided per
generator set?
10. Garbage Collection Room: Yes N/A No

Are multipurpose (ABC) dry type extinguishers (6 kg) provided and the
maximum travel distance from a remote area to the nearest extinguisher is
less than 9 m.

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11. Kitchen: Yes N/A No
a) Are multipurpose (ABC) dry type extinguishers (4.5 kg), Foam type
extinguisher and CO2 extinguisher (2 kg) provided and the maximum
travel distance from a remote area to the nearest extinguisher is less
than 9 m?
b) Are kitchens provided with fire blankets?
12. The wall mounted portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in such a way Yes N/A No
that the top of the fire extinguisher is not more than 1.5 m above the floor and
not less than 30 cm from the bottom of extinguisher to the finished floor.
13. Fire extinguishers shall be installed in an easily accessible location, Yes N/A No
immediate vicinity areas without obstructing the escape path.
14. All extinguishers shall be installed in such that the operating instructions are Yes N/A No
facing towards front side to read clearly.
15. In the corridor, passage way, lift lobby etc areas where aesthetic issue raises, Yes N/A No
the fire extinguishers can be installed inside the fire hose cabinet, recessed
inside the wall. In such case, proper identification signs shall be placed on the
cabinet and the front door shall be of partially wired glass door to view the fire
extinguishers. The fire extinguishers placed inside the cabinets shall face
towards front side to read the operating instructions clearly.
16. Fire extinguishers shall not be installed / placed in any areas where the Yes N/A No
temperatures outside of the listed temperature range shown on the fire
extinguisher label. Generally the fire extinguishers are permitted to be
installed in the areas where temperatures ranging from 4 deg. C to 49 deg, C.
17. Fire extinguishers cabinets shall not be kept locked in any case with in the Yes N/A No
facility. While installation, all the fire extinguishers shall be fully charged and
ready for use in case of an emergency.
18. Any seals or tamper indicators (retains pull pin) that are broken or missing Yes N/A No
shall be replaced.
19. Pressure gauge readings when not in the operable range shall be serviced Yes N/A No
accordingly.

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