sections of the API manufacturing site. It includes CO₂, ABC, DCP, Foam, and Water-type extinguishers.

3. Responsibilities

• Engineering/Maintenance Team: Conduct monthly inspections and ensure refilling and pressure checks are completed.
• EHS Officer: Maintain fire extinguisher inventory and coordinate third-party annual maintenance.
• QA Team: Audit compliance with fire safety SOPs and review inspection records.

4. Accountability

The Head of Engineering and Head of EHS are jointly accountable for ensuring that fire extinguishers are always maintained in a functional state and in compliance with fire safety regulations and internal policies.

5. Procedure

5.1 Fire Extinguisher Identification and Placement

1. Each fire extinguisher shall be assigned a unique identification number (e.g., FE-API-001).
2. Ensure extinguishers are:
   • Mounted at an accessible height (not exceeding 1.5 meters)
   • Free from obstructions
   • Located near potential fire hazards (machinery, solvent areas)
3. Update the Fire Extinguisher Location Map (Annexure-1) after any relocation.

5.2 Monthly Visual Inspection

1. Conducted by the Maintenance or EHS team using the Monthly Inspection Checklist (Annexure-2).
2. Check the following parameters:
   • Pressure gauge (in green zone)
   • Nozzle and safety pin intact
   • External body free from corrosion or damage
   • Clear label and operating instructions
   • Inspection tag present and signed
3. Tag the extinguisher after inspection with the month/year and inspector’s initials.

5.3 Annual Maintenance and Servicing

1. Engage an authorized fire safety vendor to:
   • Open, refill, or recharge extinguishers as applicable
   • Replace faulty valves, pipes, and O-rings
   • Check weight of CO₂ extinguishers
2. Vendor must provide a Fire Extinguisher Servicing Report (Annexure-3).

5.4 Recharging and Replacement Criteria

1. Extinguishers must be recharged or replaced if:
   • Pressure is below recommended level
   • Seal or pin is broken
   • Used even partially during an incident
   • Expired per manufacturer’s instructions
2. Dispose of expired or damaged extinguishers via authorized scrap vendor as per SOP/API/203/2025.

5.5 Record Keeping

1. Maintain the Fire Extinguisher Master Register (Annexure-4) with the following:
   • Extinguisher ID
   • Type and capacity
   • Location
   • Inspection and servicing history
2. Inspection reports must be signed and archived for a minimum of 5 years.

5.6 Mock Drill Coordination

1. QA and EHS must ensure use of one extinguisher during quarterly mock fire drills for training purposes.
2. Replace the used unit immediately and update the logbook accordingly.

5.7 Tagging Protocol

1. Use color-coded inspection tags (green, yellow, red) to indicate:
   • Green – Recently inspected and in good condition
   • Yellow – Due for refilling
   • Red – Out of order
2. Tag details must match the Fire Extinguisher Tag Format (Annexure-5).

6. Abbreviations

• EHS: Environment, Health & Safety
• CO₂: Carbon Dioxide
• ABC: Multipurpose Dry Chemical
• DCP: Dry Chemical Powder
• SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

7. Documents

1. Fire Extinguisher Location Map – Annexure-1
2. Monthly Inspection Checklist – Annexure-2
3. Fire Extinguisher Servicing Report – Annexure-3
4. Fire Extinguisher Master Register – Annexure-4
5. Fire Extinguisher Tag Format – Annexure-5

8. References

• National Building Code of India – Part 4 (Fire and Life Safety)
• NFPA 10 – Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Factory Act, 1948 – Safety Provisions
• Fire Services Department Guidelines (State-specific)

9. SOP Version

Version: 2.0

10. Approval Section

	Prepared By	Checked By	Approved By
Signature
Date
Name
Designation
Department

11. Annexures

Annexure-1: Fire Extinguisher Location Map

A floor-wise site map indicating each fire extinguisher ID and type with assembly point markings.

Annexure-2: Monthly Inspection Checklist

Extinguisher ID	Type	Pressure	Seal Intact	Tag Updated	Remarks
FE-API-001	CO₂	OK	Yes	Apr-25	—

Annexure-3: Fire Extinguisher Servicing Report

ID	Type	Service Date	Vendor	Next Due
FE-API-003	ABC	10/04/2025	FireSecure Ltd.	10/04/2026

Annexure-4: Fire Extinguisher Master Register

ID	Location	Type	Capacity	Install Date	Last Inspection
FE-API-005	Warehouse Entry	Foam	9 L	01/06/2023	01/04/2025

Annexure-5: Fire Extinguisher Tag Format

Month	Year	Inspected By	Remarks
April	2025	Rajesh Kumar	OK

Revision History:

Revision Date	Revision No.	Details	Reason	Approved By
01/01/2022	1.0	Initial Issue	New SOP	QA Head
14/04/2025	2.0	Annexure additions and tagging protocol	Compliance Enhancement	QA Head