Can I look at the extinguisher myself
You can look at an extinguisher yourself and keep a reminder log of that visual check. OSHA says that where 29 CFR 1910.157 applies, portable fire extinguishers get a monthly visual inspection, and the annual maintenance check is a separate step. If you want a plain-language overview, see OSHA extinguisher inspection and how often to inspect.
Does monthly mean a full teardown
No. Monthly does not mean a full teardown. The OSHA rule calls for a monthly visual inspection and also an annual maintenance check. The annual maintenance record is kept by the employer, and stored pressure extinguishers do not need an internal examination under that paragraph. If you are building a log, focus on the date, a note, and the last annual maintenance date so the record stays simple and easy to review.
Where do emergency lights fit
Emergency lights are a separate reminder from portable fire extinguishers. The OSHA Small Business Safety and Health Handbook checklist says that where emergency lighting is provided, it is tested for 30 seconds each month and annually for 90 minutes. Fire Inspection Log is planned to help track emergency light test dates alongside extinguisher reminders, so one place can hold the dates and notes without turning the process into a full maintenance system. You can also read more in support.
Is the app downloadable
No. The iOS app is not on the App Store yet, and the button joins a waitlist. Web and Android are planned, not open. If you want to hear when the app is ready to join the waitlist, use get the app. The first version is planned to stay focused on a list of extinguishers and emergency lights, monthly reminders, log entries with a date and a note, the last annual maintenance date, and emergency light test dates.
This is a reminder log, not an inspection and not code compliance. Not a substitute for a licensed fire protection inspection. Rules differ by workplace and by the fire code your local authority uses. Fire Inspection Log is not part of OSHA, NFPA, or any fire marshal office.