This course has been approved by:
the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants;
the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association; and
This course has been approved by:
the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants;
the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association; and
Inspectors endorsed with this training are fit to perform monthly inspections of portable fire extinguishers in residential and commercial properties.
Upon successful completion of this course, the inspector will be able to:
Communicate to clients in general terms Paragraph 7.1 of the NFPA 10;
Describe the requirement for the location of the extinguisher;
Describe the requirement for the access of the extinguisher;
Operate effectively typical residential fire extinguisher;
Locate the name plate on the extinguisher;
Inspect and identify damage on the extinguisher;
Determine level of fullness of the extinguisher;
Determine the pressure by reading the gauge;
Confirm that the inspection label is in place;
Inspect for damage at the hose; and
Document the inspection tag with initials and the date.
Perform processes according to a Standards of Practice, including capturing and storing digital images with a camera or device, making observations, evaluating conditions, deducing, formulating opinions, communicating observations in written form, attaining competency in performing inspections and using an inspection checklist or software and other inspection tools in producing a report.
2,676 words;
instructional video;
student book;
inspection and writing assignment;
research and writing assignment;
final exam