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Fire Extinguisher Testing Frequency
System Type Monthly Quar. Semi-
Ann.
Ann. Other Code Requirement
Fire Extinguishers             NFPA 10
Inspection 4         4-3.1 Fire extinguishers shall be inspected when initially placed in service and thereafter at approximately 30-day intervals.
Maintenance       4   4-4.1 Fire extinguishers shall be subjected to maintenance at intervals of not more than 1 year, at the time of hydrostatic test, or when specifically indicated by an inspection.
6-Year Maintenance         4 4-4.3 Every 6 years, stored-pressure fire extinguishers that require a 12-year hydrostatic test shall be emptied and subjected to the applicable maintenance procedures.
Hydrostatic Test         4 5-2 Refer to Table 5-2.
Pressurized Water         4   5 Years
Wetting Agent(s)         4   5 Years
AFFF Foam         4   5 Years
FFFP Foam         4   5 Years
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)         4   5 Years
Dry Chemical(s)         4   12 Years
Halogenated Agent(s)         4   12 Years
Hose Conductivity Testing       4   4-4.1.2 A conductivity test shall be conducted annually on all carbon dioxide hose assemblies.