Inspection Requirements
Cal/OSHA requires monthly visual inspections as well as annual inspections of portable fire extinguishers to ensure their readiness in the event of a fire.
Facilities Services performs the monthly inspections and arranges for annual inspections and servicing by an outside contractor.
EH&S is responsible for monitoring compliance with portable fire extinguisher inspections.
CY 2023 Update
SFSU has over 1600 portable fire extinguishers located throughout campus. Facilities Services is responsible for over 19,000 monthly inspections each year and overseeing the outside contractor for the annual service.
The Fire and Life Safety Manager, Facilities Services, reported that 100% of the inspections were performed in CY 2023.