Fire Extinguisher Services
Certified annual inspections. NFPA 10 compliant. Serving Sitka and all of Southeast Alaska.
Annual Inspection
Required every 12 months by NFPA 10 and the Alaska Fire Code for commercial and multi-unit residential properties, and by Coast Guard rules for commercial fishing vessels. A certified technician performs a full external and operational check of every unit. We check the dates, identify what's due, and handle everything from there.
Each unit is logged in our own inspection app at every visit. The app sends you the inspection report, and a reminder before the next one is due.
Inspections are done by our certified Alaska Portable Fire Extinguisher Technicians. Owner Travis Miller holds permit 23-0058-FE.
What is included
- Full visual and mechanical inspection of each unit
- Pressure gauge check and tamper seal verification
- Label and rating legibility check
- Mounting and accessibility verification
- NFPA 10 compliant inspection tag on each unit
- NFPA 10 compliant documentation for your compliance file
Who needs a certified annual inspection
- Restaurants and bars
- Hotels and lodges
- Short-term rentals operating under a business license
- Offices and retail
- Schools and daycares
- Healthcare facilities
- Multi-unit residential buildings with three or more units
- Commercial fishing vessels
- Industrial facilities
Not required for single-family homes, but recommended.
We tell you what a unit needs and what it costs before we do any work.
Internal Maintenance
NFPA 10 requires every extinguisher to be emptied, examined inside, and recharged on a schedule set by its agent and cylinder type. If your inspection turns up a unit that is due, we'll work through it with you. Done here in Sitka, starting November 2026.
- Every 3 yearsAFFF and FFFP foam
- Every 5 yearsStored-pressure water, CO2, wet chemical, and dry chemical in stainless steel shells
- Every 6 yearsDry chemical, halogenated agent, and dry powder in mild steel, brass, or aluminum shells
What is included
- Full discharge and internal cylinder examination
- Cleaning of valve, siphon tube, and discharge hose
- O-ring, gasket, and spring replacement as needed
- Recharge with correct extinguishing agent
- Functional pressure test after reassembly
- Verification-of-service collar and dated maintenance label
- NFPA 10 compliant documentation for your compliance file
Hydrostatic Testing
A pressure test that verifies the structural integrity of the cylinder itself. Required by NFPA 10 on a schedule set by agent and shell material. If a unit needs hydrostatic testing, we'll work through it with you. Pitts Enterprises handles the work, and we pass their cost straight through with no markup.
- Every 5 yearsStored-pressure water, AFFF and FFFP foam, CO2, wet chemical, and dry chemical in stainless steel shells
- Every 12 yearsDry chemical, halogenated agent, and dry powder in mild steel, brass, or aluminum shells
What is included
- Full discharge and pre-test visual inspection
- Hydrostatic pressure test to NFPA 10 spec
- Cylinder condemned if it fails, no exceptions
- Recharge and reassembly if cylinder passes
- Test date stamped on cylinder collar
- NFPA 10 compliant documentation for your compliance file
Cost Questions
How much does a fire extinguisher inspection cost in Sitka?
What if a unit needs more than an inspection?
Does my home need an inspection?
We do not do sprinkler work. For sprinkler systems, fixed suppression, and system inspections across Southeast Alaska, we trust Panhandle Fire Protection.
- Fire sprinkler system installation and inspection
- Fixed suppression systems (commercial and marine)
- Southeast Alaska coverage
Answers to what we hear most from Sitka businesses, marine operators, and property owners.
- How often does my extinguisher need inspection?
- What happens after a discharge or failed hydro test?
- Which type and size do I need for my property?
Great price. Awesome service, very prompt and friendly.
Schedule an Inspection
Based in Sitka and serving Southeast Alaska. Businesses, boats, and homes. Tell us about how many extinguishers you have and where they are, and Travis will call or text to set a time within 24 hours.