Massachusetts fire extinguisher inspection report template

Set up for Massachusetts

• Servicing portable fire extinguishers takes both a Certificate of Registration for the company (Type 42 for portable extinguishers), with an additional registration for each business location, and a Certificate of Competency for each person doing the work527 CMR 1.00, 1.13.5.1 and Table 1.13.5 · Department of Fire Services: Fire Extinguishers
• Each person servicing portable fire extinguishers holds a Certificate of Competency (Type 46 for portable extinguishers), issued after passing the State Fire Marshal's written examination on state laws, regulations and industry standards, including charging, recharging, servicing, testing and inspecting portables527 CMR 1.00, 1.13.5.1.1, 1.13.5.2 and Table 1.13.5
• The service is done under the company's Certificate of Registration, and before printing service tags the registered firm sends one sample to the State Fire Marshal for approval527 CMR 1.00, 1.13.5.3, 1.13.5.4.2

Also required in Massachusetts

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• One service tag is attached to each portable fire extinguisher (and to each hydrostatically tested vessel), showing the date, initials and certificate number of the person who conducted the most recent test; the tag's size, content, design and placement are set by the State Fire Marshal527 CMR 1.00, 1.13.5.4.1, 1.13.5.4.3, 1.13.5.4.4
• Loss or theft of service tags is reported to the State Fire Marshal and the local police within 72 hours; otherwise the holder is presumed to have done or allowed the work the tags show, and certificates can be suspended for at least two years527 CMR 1.00, 1.13.5.4.7
• Engineered, pre-engineered and self-service fixed fire suppression systems found out of compliance get a bright orange noncompliance tag with "Noncompliance" in black block letters at least 1/2 inch high, the firm name, registration number, inspection date, the reason, and the inspector's initials and competency number527 CMR 1.00, 1.13.5.4.5, 1.13.5.4.6

What is in it

• Extinguishers inspectedLocation, Type and size, Serial or ID, Result, Last annual maintenance, Last hydrostatic test
• Inspection items (all units)In its designated place, Visible, unobstructed and mounted (sign where needed), Pressure gauge in the operable range, Safety pin and tamper seal intact, No damage, corrosion or leakage; hose and nozzle clear, Operating instructions legible and facing out, Full (weighed or hefted), Inspection tag present and up to date
• Service performedWhat was recharged, replaced, serviced, tested or removed from service, and any loaner or spare left in place.
• Follow-upWhat still needs doing and when: units to service, recharge or replace, and the next inspection or test dates.

Rules last reviewed October 15, 2026. Read the full Massachusetts fire extinguisher inspection report requirements.