How to Run a Monthly Fire Safety Walkthrough in 7 Steps
Updated 2026-11-12 · Reviewed by the Fire Solutions NW service team (28+ years in commercial fire protection)
Fifteen minutes a month catches most issues before an inspection does.
1. Start at the fire alarm panel
Confirm normal status.
2. Check sprinkler gauges and valves
Where staff are trained to do so.
3. Walk the exits
Clear paths and working signs.
4. Check each extinguisher
In place, charged, tagged, and accessible.
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Storage clear of sprinklers.
6. Check fire doors
Closing and latching.
7. Write it down
Date, findings, and actions.
Record the walkthrough. Documentation is part of compliance.
References
- NFPA 10 — monthly extinguisher inspections
- NFPA 25 — owner inspection tasks
General information only. Your adopted code edition and Authority Having Jurisdiction govern what applies to your building.
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