Alaska
Fire Extinguisher Permits
The Alaska State Division of Fire and Life Safety issues permits for the
installation, maintenance, and repair of portable fire extinguishers. These fire
extinguisher permits are issued under the following program policies in
accordance with 13AAC 50.030(h).
Portable Fire Extinguisher Permits
Portable Fire Extinguisher Permits are valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
To renew the permit an individual must complete the same examination procedure
as required for the initial permit. Permits are non-transferable and shall be in
possession of the applicant when engaged in activity for which the permit was
issued. Violations of the permit law (13 AAC 50.30 and 13 AAC 55.100) will be
subjected to the penalties prescribed in AS 18.70.100. Presently there is no
charge for these permits.
Portable Fire Extinguisher Permit Levels
- Class I: Inspection and non-invasive annual maintenance of
portable fire extinguishers.
This includes all annual inspection issues, as long as no
invasive maintenance is required. This permit allows such things as weighing the
unit, making sure the internal powder has not settled, inspecting tags, seals,
hoses, locking items, etc. It does not include the removal or replacement of
parts or pieces of the unit. Class I does not allow a seal to be replaced even
if it appears that no other damage has occurred to the unit or the unit was not
used, but it does allow a person to attach a new annual inspection record tag.
- Class II: Inspection, recharge, distribution, and maintenance
of portable fire extinguishers.
This includes the elements of Class I and also ability to recharge, install the
units in buildings, decide on unit location within a facility, and perform
general maintenance. General maintenance includes the removal and replacement of
parts and/or powder, and any required internal inspections. Maintenance issues
are further identified in NFPA 10.
- Class III: Inspection, recharge, distribution, maintenance,
and hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers.
This includes all the elements of Class I and II, and also the ability to
perform hydrostatic tests on the portable units.
Download the Portable Fire
Extinguisher Permit Program information regarding what level of permit you
should have depending on the work.
Class I Training and Testing
Class I testing is accomplished by reading the portable fire extinguisher Class I
training and testing document, completing the application and compliance
agreement and taking the exam. The completed application and exam are mailed to
the Training & Education Bureau office in Anchorage. Permits will be mailed if
an individual has successfully completed the exam with at least a 90%. Failure
letters will be mailed to those that have not. Applicants will be notified
within 30 days. The Training/Testing pamphlet is available here or by contacting
the Training & Education Bureau. These pamphlets can also be emailed or mailed
to an interested applicant.
Please Note: As of October 1, 2009, all Class I Fire Extinguisher examinations prior to the current revision will NOT be accepted. Please verify that you submit the exam updated August 2009.
Download the Class I Training and
Testing Document (Updated August 2009)
List of Fire Extinguisher
Permit Holderspdated (Updated July 15, 2009)
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