Free fire extinguisher 5-year hydrostatic test record
Free fire extinguisher 5-year hydrostatic test record for the AS 1851-2012 five-yearly service. Internal inspection, pressure test and pass/condemn sign-off.
Updated 12 Oct 2026
Fire Extinguisher 5-Year Hydrostatic Test Record
Hydrostatic pressure test record for the AS 1851-2012 five-yearly service
1. Pre-Test Condition Assessment
2. Depressurisation and Discharge
3. Internal Inspection
4. Hydrostatic Pressure Test
5. Post-Test and Recharge
6. Certification
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- The MapTrack fire extinguisher 5-year hydrostatic test record contains 30 checks across 6 sections. Sections covered: 1. Pre-Test Condition Assessment, 2. Depressurisation and Discharge, 3. Internal Inspection, 4. Hydrostatic Pressure Test, 5. Post-Test and Recharge, 6. Certification.
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What is a fire extinguisher 5-year hydrostatic test record?
A fire extinguisher 5-year hydrostatic test record documents the results of pressure testing on portable fire extinguishers. AS 1851-2012 (Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment) includes a five-yearly service for portable extinguishers (clause 10.4.3). What that service involves, and whether the cylinder itself is pressure tested, depends on the extinguisher type, so confirm with your service provider which test applies to each unit. The test verifies the structural integrity of the cylinder under pressure.
The test involves depressurising and discharging the extinguisher, conducting a thorough internal inspection for corrosion or pitting, then filling the cylinder with water and pressurising it to the specified test pressure. The technician measures both elastic expansion and permanent expansion. If permanent expansion exceeds 10% of elastic expansion, the cylinder has deformed beyond safe limits and must be condemned and destroyed. This record captures every step of the process, from initial condition assessment through to recharging and recertification, ensuring full traceability for building compliance audits and Essential Safety Measures (ESM) annual statements.
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Benefits of using this fire extinguisher 5-year hydrostatic test record
- Five-yearly service record: documents the pressure test done at an extinguisher's AS 1851-2012 five-yearly service, where its type calls for one, as evidence for the annual fire safety statement or report your state requires.
- Structural safety assurance: hydrostatic testing identifies weakened cylinders that may rupture under operating pressure, preventing catastrophic failure that could injure building occupants.
- Clear pass/fail criteria: the 10% permanent expansion threshold provides an objective, measurable standard that removes ambiguity from the condemn-or-return decision.
- Traceability and audit trail: records the technician licence number, test equipment calibration details and exact expansion measurements, creating a defensible audit trail.
- Lifecycle tracking: links each test to the extinguisher serial number and date of manufacture, enabling accurate scheduling of the next 5-year test.
- Site fire safety register integration: prompts the technician to update the building fire safety register immediately after testing, keeping the facility manager informed.
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What to include in a fire extinguisher 5-year hydrostatic test record
This fire extinguisher 5-year hydrostatic test record covers 10 key areas:
- Extinguisher identification: asset number, serial number, type, capacity, manufacturer and date of manufacture.
- Technician name and fire protection licence number.
- Pre-test external condition assessment: corrosion, dents, pressure gauge, safety pin, tamper seal, hose and label.
- Depressurisation and discharge confirmation with empty cylinder weight.
- Internal inspection: cylinder walls, valve threads, siphon tube, internal coating.
- Hydrostatic test: test pressure applied (kPa), elastic expansion (mL), permanent expansion (mL), percentage calculation.
- Pass or condemn result with action taken.
- Post-test recharge: correct agent, correct pressure, gauge verification, cylinder re-stamp.
- Service tag attachment and fire safety register update.
- Test certificate issuance confirmation.
How to use this fire extinguisher 5-year hydrostatic test record
- Conduct a thorough pre-test external condition assessment.: Inspect the cylinder for corrosion, dents, bulging and damage. Check the pressure gauge reading, safety pin, tamper seal, hose condition, nozzle and label legibility. Record the extinguisher type, capacity and date of manufacture. If the external condition shows severe damage, condemn without proceeding to hydrostatic test.
- Safely depressurise, discharge and disassemble the extinguisher.: Depressurise the cylinder safely following the manufacturer procedure. Discharge all remaining agent into an approved container. Remove the valve assembly and weigh the empty cylinder, recording the tare weight for comparison against manufacturer specifications.
- Perform a detailed internal inspection of the cylinder.: Use a borescope or light source to examine internal cylinder walls for corrosion, pitting, scoring and thinning. Inspect valve threads for damage. Check the siphon tube and dip tube for deterioration. Examine any internal coating or lining for delamination. If significant internal damage is found, condemn the unit without proceeding to hydrostatic test.
- Fill the cylinder with water and perform the hydrostatic pressure test.: Fill the cylinder completely with water, eliminating all air. Connect to calibrated hydrostatic test equipment. Pressurise to the specified test pressure and hold for a minimum of 60 seconds. Measure elastic expansion during pressurisation and permanent expansion after release. Calculate permanent expansion as a percentage of elastic expansion.
- Determine the result and complete post-test actions.: If permanent expansion exceeds 10% of elastic expansion, the extinguisher fails and must be condemned and destroyed by the technician. If it passes, drain and dry the cylinder thoroughly, reassemble the valve, recharge with the correct agent to the correct pressure, verify the gauge reads in the green zone, and re-stamp the cylinder with the new test date.
- Complete certification and update all records.: Attach a new service tag showing the test date and next due date. Update the building fire safety register with the test result. Issue a formal test certificate to the site fire warden or facility manager. Record condemned and destroyed units in the register with replacement details.
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AS 1851-2012 sets six-monthly, yearly and five-yearly service for portable extinguishers, with a three-yearly item in clause 10.2.3. There is no single pressure-test interval for every extinguisher: what the five-yearly service involves, and whether the cylinder is pressure tested, depends on the type, and a CO2 cylinder is a gas cylinder with its own test regime, so ask your service provider what applies to each unit. The clock starts from the date of manufacture stamped on the cylinder, not from the date of installation. A monthly visual check between services is site practice, not an AS 1851 frequency. In MapTrack, you can set each extinguisher's test schedule against its asset record, and the assigned person gets an email in the week before each test falls due, across all your sites.
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Applicable regulatory standards
This template is a starting point. Check the current requirements that apply to your equipment, work and location. The template alone does not establish compliance.
- AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment
- AS/NZS 1841.1 Portable fire extinguishers - General requirements
- National Construction Code (NCC/BCA) - Essential Safety Measures provisions
- AS 2444 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location
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