Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Tagging in Socorro, NM

Fire Safety Industries provides comprehensive fire extinguisher inspections, certification, and tagging for commercial buildings, retail, warehouses, and industrial facilities in Socorro, New Mexico. Under fire code regulations, specifically the NFPA 10 (Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers), business owners must maintain fully charged, inspected, and operational fire extinguishers at all times.

The NFPA 10 12-Point Inspection Checklist

Our licensed and certified route technicians follow a rigorous 12-point inspection process when servicing your facility in Socorro:

• Location Accessibility: Verifying the extinguisher is visible, unobstructed, and mounted at the correct height.
• Physical Condition: Checking for rust, corrosion, dents, or signs of cylinder damage.
• Pressure Gauge: Ensuring the gauge needle points directly to the green operating zone.
• Safety Seal & Pin: Confirming the plastic tamper seal is intact and the metal pull pin is secure.
• Weight Verification: Weighing the cylinder to ensure the extinguishing agent meets manufacturer specifications.
• Hose & Nozzle: Checking for cracks, obstructions, or damage to the discharge assembly.
• Operating Instructions: Verifying the instructions label is present, legible, and facing outward.
• Hydrostatic Date: Checking the date of manufacture and previous hydrostatic test dates.
• Valve Body: Inspecting the metal handle and lever for ease of movement.
• internal Maintenance: Confirming that the dry chemical agent is loose and fluid.
• Physical Inspection Tag: Attaching a new dated compliance tag with the technician's signature.
• Documentation Report: Providing a detailed compliance report for your fire marshal and insurance.

Required Inspection Frequencies

To remain compliant with local New Mexico fire marshals and OSHA regulations, commercial properties must perform the following inspections:

Frequency	Requirements	Who Can Perform
Monthly	Simple visual check to verify extinguisher is in place and gauge is green.	Business Owner / Staff
Annual	Complete physical inspection, checking seals, weight, and internal components. Physical tagging.	Licensed Fire Inspector
6-Year	Internal breakdown, discharge of agent, cylinder inspection, and recharge.	Licensed Fire Inspector
5 or 12-Year	Hydrostatic pressure testing to verify cylinder integrity.	Licensed Fire Inspector

Why Choose Fire Safety Industries?

Since 1976, Fire Safety Industries has been the Southwest's premier fire protection partner. Our MS-14 licensed contractors and technicians handle every aspect of your fire code requirements:

• Expert Technicians: Backed by continuous training and complete familiarity with NM codes.
• Transparent Pricing: Clear, upfront rates with no hidden compliance fees or trip surcharges.
• Fast Dispatch: Mobile route service fleet operating throughout Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Bernalillo Counties.