Fire Protection Services
Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Service
South Florida Businesses
Certified fire extinguisher inspection, recharging, and compliance documentation for commercial properties across Miami-Dade, Broward, and South Florida. NFPA 10 compliant, Florida licensed.
What We Provide
Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Service & Compliance
Fire extinguishers are your facility's first line of defense against fire emergencies. Proper placement, maintenance, and certification are essential to ensure they perform when needed most.
Our licensed technicians handle everything from annual inspections to hydrostatic testing, recharging, and new installations. We take care of the entire process and give you the documentation to prove it.
Under NFPA 10, all commercial fire extinguishers must be inspected annually. Florida's AHJ inspectors actively cite and fine businesses that fall behind. We keep you ahead of it.
"Expired tags, wrong type, improper placement — every extinguisher flagged."
A Kendall restaurant manager called us after their AHJ inspection. Every violation was entirely preventable.
What Our Fire Extinguisher Service Covers
We provide a complete range of fire extinguisher services for commercial businesses across South Florida. Whether you need a single-location annual inspection or a multi-site maintenance program, our fire protection company has you covered.
Not sure what your building needs? Call our team and we will walk you through it at no charge.
How Often Does NFPA 10 Require Inspection?
NFPA 10 establishes a tiered inspection and maintenance schedule for portable fire extinguishers. Each level has specific requirements, and missing any one of them can result in a code violation during an AHJ inspection. Here is a breakdown of what's required and when.
| Inspection Type | Frequency | What It Covers | NFPA Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Inspection | Monthly | Accessibility, pressure gauge, physical condition, signage | NFPA 10, Sec. 7.2 |
| Annual Maintenance | Every 12 months | Full inspection, internal and external examination, recharging if needed, tag update | NFPA 10, Sec. 7.3 |
| 6-Year Internal Exam | Every 6 years | Disassembly, internal inspection, part replacement as needed for stored-pressure dry chemical types | NFPA 10, Sec. 7.4 |
| Hydrostatic Testing | Every 5 or 12 years | Pressure vessel integrity testing; frequency varies by extinguisher type | NFPA 10, Sec. 7.5 |
Common Fire Extinguisher Problems We Find in South Florida
In over 28 years of servicing commercial properties across Miami-Dade and Broward, we have seen the same issues come up repeatedly. Most of them are easy to prevent with a proper maintenance program from a licensed fire extinguisher company.
Expired Inspection Tags
This is the most common violation we encounter. Annual inspections are required, and an extinguisher with an expired or missing tag is considered non-compliant regardless of its physical condition. AHJ inspectors flag these immediately. We update all tags during every service visit and leave you with a clear compliance record.
Wrong Extinguisher Type for the Hazard
A Class A water extinguisher near an electrical panel is not just non-compliant, it is dangerous. NFPA 10 requires specific extinguisher types for specific hazard classes: Class A for ordinary combustibles, Class B for flammable liquids, Class C for electrical, Class K for commercial kitchens. We assess your facility and ensure the right equipment is in the right location.
Blocked or Inaccessible Placement
Extinguishers stored behind boxes, locked in closets, or mounted too high to reach quickly are considered inaccessible under NFPA 10 and OSHA standards. We verify placement, mounting height, and travel distance requirements during every inspection and flag anything that needs to be relocated.
Low Pressure or Partial Discharge
A fire extinguisher that has been partially discharged, even slightly, must be recharged immediately. Many business owners assume a unit is still usable if the gauge needle is in the green zone, but a unit that has been used even once may not deliver full pressure when it counts. We check pressure levels on every visit.
Missing Hydrostatic Testing Records
Hydrostatic testing is required every 5 or 12 years depending on the extinguisher type. Without documentation proving the test was performed, an inspector will treat the unit as non-compliant. We maintain service history records for every extinguisher we service so you always have proof of compliance on hand.
Insufficient Quantity for the Floor Plan
NFPA 10 specifies maximum travel distance requirements, meaning a large open space may require more than one extinguisher to ensure any point in the room is within reach. We assess your floor plan and coverage requirements and recommend the right number and placement for full compliance.
How Our Service Process Works
We make fire extinguisher service straightforward. Every engagement follows a consistent four-step process designed to get your building compliant quickly and keep it that way.
Site Assessment
We walk your facility, locate every extinguisher, and document type, condition, placement, and current compliance status before any work begins.
Inspection and Service
Each extinguisher receives a full NFPA 10 inspection. We recharge, replace parts, or flag units for hydrostatic testing as needed during the same visit.
Deficiency Resolution
Any non-compliant units are tagged, documented, and repaired or replaced immediately. You know exactly what was found and what was done to fix it.
Written Documentation
You receive a complete inspection report with updated tags, service records, and compliance documentation ready for your AHJ or insurance provider.
What Our Technicians Verify on Every Extinguisher
Compliance Standards We Meet
Buildings and Industries We Serve Across South Florida
As a full-service fire protection company, we work with commercial properties of every type across Miami-Dade and Broward. Each industry has unique hazard classes, occupancy requirements, and inspection schedules. We understand the specific code requirements for each one.
Frequently Asked Questions
NFPA 10 requires a professional annual inspection for every fire extinguisher in a commercial facility. Monthly visual checks by trained staff are also required. Beyond that, 6-year internal maintenance and hydrostatic testing every 5 or 12 years apply depending on the extinguisher type. Florida's fire prevention code enforces these requirements and local AHJ inspectors actively cite businesses that fall behind on any of them.
Non-compliant extinguishers can result in written violations, fines, and in some cases a requirement to correct deficiencies before your business can continue operating or renew its certificate of occupancy. Insurance carriers may also deny claims if a fire occurs and equipment is found to be out of compliance. Working with a licensed fire extinguisher company and maintaining complete service records is the best protection against both outcomes.
The correct type depends on your facility's hazard classification. Most commercial spaces use Class ABC dry chemical extinguishers for general coverage. Commercial kitchens require Class K units near cooking equipment. Server rooms and data centers often benefit from clean agent systems. Marine environments require USCG-approved units. We assess your facility and recommend the right types and quantities for full NFPA 10 compliance.
Yes. We work with property management companies, restaurant groups, retail chains, and other multi-location businesses across South Florida to set up scheduled maintenance programs that cover all properties under a single agreement. We track inspection due dates, coordinate service visits, and maintain compliance records for every location so nothing falls through the cracks.
For most small to mid-size commercial spaces, a complete annual inspection takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on the number of extinguishers and any deficiencies found. Larger facilities with dozens of units may take longer. We work efficiently to minimize disruption to your operation and can schedule visits outside of business hours when needed.
Every service visit from our fire extinguisher company includes updated inspection tags on each unit, a written service report documenting what was inspected, any deficiencies found, and what corrective actions were taken. This documentation is formatted for AHJ inspections and insurance compliance purposes. We recommend keeping these records on file for the life of the equipment.
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Don't wait until your next AHJ visit to find out you're out of compliance. Firemax Fire Protection has been serving South Florida businesses as a trusted fire extinguisher company since 1998. Our certified technicians will inspect, service, and certify your equipment quickly and give you the documentation to prove it.