The yearly inspection Florida law requires for commercial properties, performed by licensed fire protection contractors, with a dated tag and written report before the visit ends.
Every item below is checked against NFPA 10, the standard fire marshals reference when confirming compliance.
If a unit needs service beyond inspection, the specific issue is documented and the next step explained. Common findings include low pressure from gauge drift, a missing pull pin, or a unit that’s due for 6-year maintenance or hydrostatic testing.
Commercial property with extinguishers that haven’t been inspected in the past year? An expired tag is one of the most commonly cited fire code violations.
Schedule an InspectionNFPA 10 sets different intervals depending on what’s being checked. The annual inspection is the one a licensed contractor performs; the rest follow their own schedules.
Performed by building staff. Covers location, accessibility, physical condition, and gauge reading. No licensed contractor required.
Performed every 12 months by a licensed fire equipment dealer. Results in a dated tag and written service report.
Full internal teardown and inspection every six years from the manufacture date, regardless of outward condition.
Shell pressure testing at 5 or 12-year intervals depending on extinguisher type. Failed units are taken out of service.
Property with extinguishers spread across multiple floors or buildings? Multi-unit inspections are coordinated in a single visit.
Contact Us TodayInspection service is available throughout Fort Myers and the surrounding Lee County communities.
Reviewed by the Fort Myers Fire Extinguishers team. Content reflects current NFPA 10 requirements and Florida fire code standards. Last updated: July 2026.
Every unit tagged, every visit documented. Most Lee County inspections are completed same day or next business day.