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While it is necessary to source professional fire extinguisher inspection services at least once a year, it is also important to perform your own self-inspections to ensure the unit is ready should a small fire ever occur.
First and foremost, make sure your fire extinguisher is properly placed, near any major fire hazards in the space. Also make sure it is properly stored, potentially with a fire extinguisher cabinet.
A fire extinguisher has no use if no one can find it! Make sure your extinguisher is clearly visible, with image-based signage that helps people find it easily. There is no time for delay when a fire breaks out.
Check the pressure gauge to make sure it is in the operable range and position. Look for any clear indicators of a broken gauge, like a reading of peak pressure or zero pressure. If you see an extreme pressure rating like that, it is likely that your gauge is faulty, and the reading isn't accurate.
You always want to make sure your fire extinguisher is at at least 80% full or better. You can check how full the extinguisher is by weighing it.
It is important to document that a self-inspection was performed on the extinguisher, using the fire extinguisher's inspection card. This will include who inspected it, and what date.
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