How often do fire extinguishers need testing in Victoria?

Routine inspection is commonly carried out every six months with reference to AS 1851, with additional maintenance such as pressure testing at longer intervals depending on extinguisher type. We confirm the schedule for your site and remind you before each cycle falls due.

What is checked during a six-monthly inspection?

The extinguisher is checked for correct location and signage, clear access, pressure within range, an intact seal and pin, undamaged hose and body, and a legible label. It is then tagged with the inspection date and the next due date.

Do you supply replacement extinguishers?

Where a unit cannot be returned to service we identify it in your report and provide a recommendation and quote for replacement so the area is not left without cover.

Can extinguisher testing be combined with other compliance work?

Yes. Most sites combine fire extinguisher inspection with Test & Tag, RCD testing or emergency and exit light testing so one visit covers several requirements and all records arrive together.

Do you keep the records for us?

You receive a digital extinguisher register and inspection record after every visit, and we hold the due dates so you get a reminder before the next inspection is required.

Fire Extinguisher Testing in Melbourne

Name: A Plus Compliance Services Pty Ltd
Address: Scoresby, VIC, 3179, AU
Telephone: 1300 427 158

Six-monthly inspection, tagging and maintenance records for portable fire extinguishers in Melbourne and Victorian workplaces, referenced to AS 1851.

Call 1300 427 158 Request a Fire Extinguisher Quote

Portable fire extinguisher being inspected and tagged at a Melbourne workplace

Who this service is for

Offices, retail tenancies and multi-tenant buildings
Warehouses, workshops and manufacturing facilities
Healthcare, aged care, schools and childcare sites
Hospitality venues and commercial kitchens
Property and facility managers with essential safety measure obligations
Construction site offices and compounds

What's included

Six-monthly inspection of every portable extinguisher on site
Check of pressure gauge, seal, hose, pin, body condition and signage
Confirmation that extinguisher type suits the risk in each area
Service tag applied with inspection date and next due date
Extinguisher register by location, type and size
Identification of units needing pressure testing or replacement
Digital record for your essential safety measure documentation
Due-date reminder before the next six-monthly inspection

After the visit

What clients receive

Digital compliance report
Asset register
Failed item register where applicable
Service summary by site or area
Due-date reminders
Photos or evidence where required
Quote or recommendation for follow-up actions

Relevant standard

Portable fire extinguishers in Victorian buildings are a listed essential safety measure. Routine service is generally carried out with reference to AS 1851, which sets out six-monthly inspection along with longer-interval maintenance such as pressure testing. Records are normally kept with your building maintenance documentation and made available on request.

Process

How this service is delivered

1
Request a quote
Send us your site details, service required, location and approximate scope.
2
Confirm scope and access
We confirm timing, site access, reporting expectations and any special requirements.
3
Complete testing on site
Our technicians complete the agreed testing with minimal disruption.
4
Receive clear reports
You receive digital reports, asset records and failed-item details where applicable.
5
Stay ahead of future due dates
We help you stay organised with reminders before your next testing cycle.