What to look at
For workplaces covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, the monthly look is a visual check. Make sure each portable extinguisher is in its designated place, appears fully charged, and shows no obvious damage or missing parts. If an extinguisher is out for maintenance or recharging, OSHA says to provide alternate equivalent protection while it is away. If you want a broader walk-through, see the full inspection guide and how often to inspect.
Write it down
Monthly inspections are mainly about noticing problems early, but the record of the annual maintenance date matters too. OSHA requires the employer to keep that annual maintenance record and keep it for the required retention period. Fire Inspection Log is built to help you keep a simple reminder log for the visual check, the note you want to save, and the dates you want to remember. If you want to see what the app is meant to support, visit features.
Not the annual maintenance
The monthly inspection is not the same as annual maintenance. OSHA calls for the annual maintenance check separately, and stored pressure extinguishers do not need an internal examination under that paragraph. A monthly fire extinguisher inspection checklist should stay focused on what you can see right away, while the yearly maintenance entry belongs in its own record. That split helps keep the log simple and easier to review later.
Open the free checklist
If you want a quick place to start, use the free monthly fire extinguisher inspection checklist on our tools page. It is a reminder log for portable fire extinguishers and emergency lights, with a monthly reminder and a place to record the date and note for each entry. You can also check the monthly checklist tool while the iOS app is still in waitlist mode.
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.