Every fire extinguisher in your building must be professionally inspected and certified each year. FSI New Mexico provides fast, accurate NFPA 10 compliant certification for businesses throughout Albuquerque and the surrounding region.
Fire extinguishers are your first line of defense against a small flame becoming a catastrophic loss. But a neglected extinguisher is just as dangerous as having none at all — it may fail to discharge, deliver insufficient pressure, or be loaded with degraded suppression agent precisely when you need it most.
Under NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, every portable fire extinguisher in a commercial or multi-unit residential building must be professionally inspected at least once per year. New Mexico state and local fire codes mirror this requirement, and compliance is verified during fire marshal inspections.
Failure to maintain current certification can result in fines, failed inspections, increased liability exposure, and — most critically — equipment that doesn't work when lives are at stake.
FSI New Mexico holds Certificate of Approval MS-14 397477, authorizing us to inspect and certify portable fire extinguishers in compliance with New Mexico state fire codes and NFPA 10.
A thorough six-step process ensures every extinguisher we certify meets NFPA 10 requirements and is ready to perform in an emergency.
We examine the exterior for physical damage, corrosion, label legibility, and proper placement. Each unit is checked for obstructions and accessibility.
Gauge readings are verified against manufacturer specifications. CO₂ and halogenated extinguishers are weighed to confirm adequate agent levels.
We inspect the pin, tamper seal, discharge nozzle, hose, and operating mechanism to confirm everything is functional and properly assembled.
Upon passing inspection, a dated, signed NFPA certification tag is attached. Deficient units are documented with a written recommendation.
Discharged or low-pressure extinguishers are recharged on-site or flagged for replacement. We carry the most common agent types in stock.
A complete written report is issued with every service — ready for your records, insurance auditors, or the local fire marshal.
NFPA 10 requires a visual inspection every 30 days (performed by you) and a professional annual inspection and certification. Every six years, extinguishers require an internal inspection, and every 12 years a full hydrostatic test.
Yes. We service ABC dry chemical, CO₂, clean agent, wet chemical (Class K), and water-based extinguishers used in commercial and residential settings.
Absolutely. Walk-in service is available Monday through Friday, 7am–3pm at 3428 Stanford Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. No appointment necessary.
We document the deficiency and provide a written report. In many cases we can recharge or repair on the same visit. If the unit is beyond serviceable life, we can advise on replacement options.
