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Free fire extinguisher inspection tag and record (PDF-ready). Log monthly and six-monthly checks against AS 1851-2012 for every extinguisher on site.
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Updated 5 July 2026
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What is a fire extinguisher inspection tag and record?
A fire extinguisher inspection tag and record is the document that proves each portable fire extinguisher on site has been checked, is charged, and is ready to use. It captures the extinguisher location and serial number, the type and rating, the inspection date, the result of each routine check, the name of the person who did it, and the date the next inspection is due. Used as a multi-unit record it lets one competent person walk a site, tick each extinguisher off in turn, and leave behind a dated log covering a full twelve months of checks and service.
Under AS 1851-2012 portable fire extinguishers get a routine service at least every six months by a competent person, with more thorough yearly checks and a five-yearly overhaul and pressure test. A quick in-house inspection (present, accessible, gauge in the green, pin and seal intact) can be done monthly and is distinct from that six-monthly service. A consistent tag and record keeps the history in one place so a fire warden, building owner or auditor can see at a glance that every unit is in date and nothing has been missed. It also supports the general duty under the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations (enacted in all states and territories except Victoria, which has the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) and OHS Regulations 2017 (Vic)) to provide and maintain safe plant and emergency equipment, and gives fire authorities clear evidence that the site's first-response gear is maintained rather than assumed.
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Benefits of using this fire extinguisher inspection tag and record
- Complete coverage: a single multi-unit record lets you tick off every extinguisher on site in one round rather than chasing loose tags.
- AS 1851-2012 evidence: dated routine service entries show servicing happened at the required intervals for auditors and insurers.
- Nothing expires unnoticed: a next-due date against each unit means a flat or out-of-date extinguisher is caught before it is needed.
- Clear accountability: the inspector's name against every check means each entry has a person standing behind it.
- Faster warden rounds: a fixed row-per-unit layout turns the monthly walk into a quick, repeatable task instead of guesswork.
- Incident readiness: a maintained record is strong proof the first-response equipment was serviceable if a fire ever breaks out.
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What to include in a fire extinguisher inspection tag and record
This fire extinguisher inspection tag and record covers 10 key areas:
- Extinguisher location or point number, so each unit maps to a fixed spot on site
- Serial number and manufacture or last-test date for the individual cylinder
- Extinguisher type and fire rating (water, foam, dry powder, CO2, wet chemical)
- Inspection date and the interval being recorded (routine six-monthly or monthly visual)
- Pressure gauge reading in the operable green zone, or a pass/fail against it
- Pin, tamper seal and safety tag present and intact
- Hose, nozzle and body free of damage, corrosion, dents or blockage
- Signage and access clear, unit correctly mounted and visible
- Weight check against charged weight where applicable
- Result, inspector name or number, and the next inspection due date
How to use this fire extinguisher inspection tag and record
- List every extinguisher on site: Before the first round, walk the building and record every portable extinguisher with a location and serial number so each has its own row. A complete list is what turns a stack of individual tags into an auditable record you can check for gaps.
- Check pressure, pin and seal: At each unit confirm the pressure gauge sits in the operable green zone, the pull pin is in place, and the tamper seal is unbroken. A dropped gauge needle or a broken seal means the unit is taken out of service and flagged for a full service straight away.
- Inspect the body, hose and access: Look over the cylinder, hose and nozzle for dents, corrosion, cracks or blockages, and confirm the extinguisher is mounted, signed and clear of obstruction. Any physical damage or blocked access is recorded as a fail so it is fixed rather than left for the next round.
- Record the result and inspector: Mark each unit pass or fail, note anything that needs attention, and sign or number the entry against the inspection date. A named result on every row is what makes the record objective evidence rather than an unverifiable tick.
- Set the next-due date and act on fails: Enter the next inspection date for each unit so the routine interval is visible, and raise any failed extinguisher for repair, recharge or replacement. Do not close the round until every fail has a follow-up action logged against it.
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Have a routine service done on every portable extinguisher at least every six months as set out in AS 1851-2012, with a quick monthly in-house inspection in higher-risk areas to confirm each unit is present, charged and unobstructed. More thorough yearly checks and a five-yearly overhaul and pressure test fall due at longer intervals depending on the extinguisher type.
Use one record sheet per site and add a dated entry each time a round is done, so a single page builds a rolling twelve-month history. Book the six-monthly service and the longer-interval overhauls and pressure tests with a competent serviceperson and note the date they were completed against each unit.
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Applicable regulatory standards
This template aligns with the following regulations and standards:
- AS 1851-2012 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment (portable fire extinguishers, six-monthly service)
- AS 2444-2001 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location
- Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations (all states and territories except Victoria - OHS Act 2004 (Vic) and OHS Regulations 2017 (Vic)) - duty to provide and maintain safe plant and emergency equipment
- Model WHS Regulations - emergency plans and equipment (Victoria: OHS Regulations 2017 (Vic))
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