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Is your building due?
Tell us your kind of building and when it was last done. See what’s due now, what’s coming, and get one text before it lapses.
Questions
About inspection dates.
How often do fire extinguishers need to be inspected in BC?
Once a year by a qualified technician, with a quick monthly check by your staff in between. Dry chemical extinguishers also need a 6-year service and a 12-year hydrostatic test.
Where do I find the date of my last inspection?
On the tag hanging from each extinguisher, signed and dated by whoever did it. The year it was made is on the label or stamped on the cylinder.
How often are emergency lights tested?
A quick push-to-test every month and a full test on battery once a year, usually for 30 minutes.
What if I'm already overdue?
Book it as soon as you can. We'll inspect, fix what we can on the spot, and you'll have a signed report to show the inspector or your insurer.