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Chapter 11. Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing Inspection of Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguishers should be checked periodically utilizing a checklist. If a checklist is unavailable, check the following as a minimum:
Airport or other local fire departments can usually help in preparing and often can provide extinguisher checklists. In addition, these fire departments can be helpful in answering questions and assisting in obtaining repairs to or replacement of fire extinguishers. Identifying Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguishers should be marked to indicate suitability for a particular class of fire. The markings on Figure 11-7 should be placed on the fire extinguisher and in a conspicuous place in the vicinity of the fire extinguisher. When the location is marked, however, extreme care must be taken to ensure that the fire extinguisher kept at that location is in fact the type depicted by the marking. In other words, if a location is marked for a Class B fire extinguisher, ensure that the fire extinguisher in that location is in fact suitable for Class B fires. Markings should be applied by decalcomanias (decals), painting, or similar methods. They should be legible and as durable as necessary for the location. For example, markings used outside need to be more durable than those in the hangar or office spaces. Where markings are applied to the extinguisher, they should be located on the front of the shell (if one is installed) above or below the extinguisher nameplate. Markings should be large enough and in a form that is easily seen and identifiable by the average person with average eyesight at a distance of at least 3 feet. Where markings are applied to wall panels, and so forth, in the vicinity of extinguishers, they should be large enough and in a form that is easily seen and identifiable by the average person with average eyesight, at a distance of at least 25 feet. [Figure 11-8] |
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