Annual Inspection
Once a year, our licensed technicians come to you and put every extinguisher through a full NFPA 10 maintenance check, then tag it so your records stay inspection-ready.
What's Included
- Pressure gauge verified within the operable range
- Tamper seal and safety pin checked, and replaced if broken
- Hose, nozzle, and horn inspected for cracks or blockage
- Cylinder, handle, and mounting bracket checked for damage or corrosion
- Operating label confirmed present and legible
- Unit weighed or hefted to confirm it holds a full charge
- Dated verification tag attached and your service record updated
"Hedrick has been great to work with over the years. I really appreciated Mitch giving me a call this year for the reminder of the inspection. Great quality extinguishers and a piece of mind that they are ready for an emergency"
— Jeffrey Smith (Google Review)
Additional Information
Fire Extinguisher Services
From annual inspections to hydrostatic testing, we keep your extinguishers charged, code compliant, and ready when it matters.
Annual Inspection
Required by NFPA 10, a licensed technician performs a full maintenance inspection every year, checking pressure, seals, hose, and nozzle before attaching a dated service tag.
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6-Year Service
Every six years, NFPA 10 requires stored-pressure extinguishers to be emptied and internally examined, with worn valve parts and O-rings replaced before recharge.
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12-Year Hydrostatic Test
Dry-chemical cylinders require a hydrostatic pressure test every twelve years to confirm the shell can safely contain its charge, with any failing cylinder replaced.
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Recharge and Refill
A unit must be recharged immediately after any use, even a brief discharge. We empty, refill, and re-pressurize your extinguisher and return it to service the same visit.
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Demos and Training
Hands-on demonstrations and training for your team on choosing the right extinguisher for the fire and using one safely with the PASS technique.
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Extinguisher & Cabinet Mounting
We mount and install extinguishers and cabinets throughout your facility, setting each unit at the proper height with clear signage to meet NFPA 10 travel distance requirements.
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Annual Inspection
Required by NFPA 10, a licensed technician performs a full maintenance inspection every year, checking pressure, seals, hose, and nozzle before attaching a dated service tag.
More Call Now!
6-Year Service
Every six years, NFPA 10 requires stored-pressure extinguishers to be emptied and internally examined, with worn valve parts and O-rings replaced before recharge.
More Call Now!
12-Year Hydrostatic Test
Dry-chemical cylinders require a hydrostatic pressure test every twelve years to confirm the shell can safely contain its charge, with any failing cylinder replaced.
More Call Now!
Recharge and Refill
A unit must be recharged immediately after any use, even a brief discharge. We empty, refill, and re-pressurize your extinguisher and return it to service the same visit.
More Call Now!
Demos and Training
Hands-on demonstrations and training for your team on choosing the right extinguisher for the fire and using one safely with the PASS technique.
More Call Now!
Extinguisher & Cabinet Mounting
We mount and install extinguishers and cabinets throughout your facility, setting each unit at the proper height with clear signage to meet NFPA 10 travel distance requirements.
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NFPA 10 requires a full maintenance inspection once every 12 months, in addition to monthly visual checks.
The technician verifies the pressure gauge, checks the tamper seal and safety pin, inspects the hose and nozzle, checks the cylinder and mounting bracket, confirms the operating label is legible, and weighs the unit to confirm a full charge before attaching a dated tag.
A licensed technician performs the inspection on-site as part of Hedrick Fire Protection's mobile service.
Yes, the annual inspection applies to all portable extinguisher types.
Technicians typically inspect around 12 fire extinguishers per hour, so most facilities are done quickly in a single visit.
The inspection follows NFPA 10, the National Fire Protection Association standard for portable fire extinguishers.
Each unit receives a dated verification tag, and your service record is updated to reflect the inspection.
On-site annual inspections are provided throughout Southeast Idaho.
A failing extinguisher is flagged during the visit so it can be repaired, recharged, or replaced to stay code-compliant.
Staff can perform the required monthly visual inspections, but the annual maintenance inspection must be performed by a trained, certified technician.