Assessor Resource
CPPFES2021A
Inspect, test and maintain fire extinguishers
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency supports fire protection technicians responsible for inspecting, testing and maintaining fire extinguishers, including repairing and servicing extinguisher valve and internal components, recharging or refilling extinguishers, and hydrostatic pressure testing of suitable extinguishers.
This unit does not apply to hydrostatic pressure testing of carbon dioxide or wheeled extinguishers which can only be tested at an approved gas cylinder test station.
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct additional and permitted inspection, testing and preventive maintenance of fire extinguishers conducted only at three, five and six-yearly intervals according to AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment.
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