Inspection of fixed fire extinguishing systems
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March 6, 1981
Mr. Gerald M. Brown
Sgt., Plant Security
Cadillac Motor - GMC
[Recipient address omitted]
Dear Mr. Brown:
This is in response to your recent letter requesting clarification of 29 CFR 1910.160(b)(6) and (b)(10). Your letter addressed to Mr. Michael B. Moore was forwarded to this office for response.
29 CFR 1910.160(b)(6) requires an annual inspection of the fixed extinguishing system. Employers may qualify one of their employees to perform the inspection through instruction and hands-on practice in the operation of the system or may use an outside contractor to perform the inspection.
29 CFR 1910.160(b)(10) requires that employers train and annually review the inspection, maintenance, operation, and repair procedures with employees designated to perform those functions. Employers again may qualify one of their employees to perform the above tasks through instruction and hands-on practice in the operation of the system or may use an outside contractor to perform these functions.
If we may be of further assistance, please feel free to call or write.
Sincerely,
John K. Barto
Chief, Division of
Occupational Safety Programming
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