"Inspecting Portable Fire Extinguishers" online video course

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Research & Writing Assignment:

The article ‘fire extinguisher maintenance and inspection’ highlights what to look for when inspecting portable fire extinguishers as a nachi inspector. It explains what type of fire extinguisher to use for specific combustibles, as well as what to look for as far as labeling and defects while doing a general inspection.

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Inspection & Writing Assignment:

This is a picture of a metal inspection tag. This tag has a place for the inspectors initials for each month for four years. This allows the inspector to inspect and to keep a record to be sure that the extinguisher is inspected each month as required.

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Research & Writing Assignment:

I read an article on fire extinguisher maintenance. The NFPA Recommends that all fire extinguishers should be hydrostatically tested every 5 to 12 years depending on the type. The ones that fail should be destroyed and replaced with a new one. This is in addition to the monthly visual inspection that is required.

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To successfully complete this course, you must write two short essays. On this slide are instructions for the first essay, which involves taking an inspection image and performing an inspection. The second essay is described on the next page.  

 In relation to this inspection and writing assignment: 

  1. Perform an inspection related directly the systems and components covered in this course.
  2. Take an image of that system or component. It can either be in good condition or have a defect. 
  3. Make observations and take notes. 
  4. Write and submit a short essay describing your inspection image and upload the inspection image with the essay. 

For example, you may inspect fire extinguisher or smoke detector. Take inspection images while performing the inspection. Observe. Take notes. Then prepare to communicate your observations in written form. This will be your essay. 

This inspection and writing assignment is very similar to what a home inspector does during a home inspection--performing an inspection, taking inspection images, making observations, evaluating, writing notes, formulating opinions, and communicating observations in written form.

Your essay must the following criteria: 

  • It must be written in English. 
  • It must be at least 40 words in length. 
  • It must be written at a minimum 4th-grade level.  
  • It must sufficiently comment upon the system or component inspected. 
  • It must be submitted with an inspection photo. 

You will submit your essay in the box that is titled “Your Essay”. You will also upload your inspection image. Once you submit your essay, it will reviewed and marked by staff.   

Please continue with the course after submitting your essay. If the essay does not meet the criteria, you'll be notified by email to rewrite the essay.

 

Fire extinguisher is in approved open area with no obstructios in the area. Operation instructions are in legible condition. Saftey seal is intact and approved material.The pin and saftey seal are present. The hose is in proper condition. Extinguisher feels full and pressure gauge/indicator is in operable position. No physical damage/corrosion and Tags are all in place. Extinguisher is within its maintenance schedule.
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I was finishing up the fireplace, stove and chimney section where this course was recommended. Ive been just loving all of the information from all these courses. I cant wait to get started in this business.