Victorian AS 1851 Compliance & Inspection Requirements
Under Australian Standard AS 1851-2012 and Victorian Building Regulations, commercial fire extinguishers must undergo routine testing and tagging every 6 months by a qualified technician. Our comprehensive on-site inspection workflow evaluates mechanical operation, pressure gauge levels, tamper seals, safety pins, discharge hose condition, weight verification, and structural cylinder damage. We also conduct mandatory 5-year hydrostatic pressure testing and periodic discharge refills for units requiring recertification, keeping your building fully compliant and audit-ready.
6-monthly pressure gauge and weight verification
Physical inspection of operating pressure, contents level, and cylinder integrity.
Anti-tamper seal and safety pin inspection
Confirmation of unbroken seals, clear operating instructions, and secure mounting brackets.
Discharge hose and nozzle clearance check
Inspection for internal obstructions, dry rot, crack damage, or nozzle corrosion.
Embossed maintenance tag update and recording
Hard-stamping the physical yellow compliance tag with current date and test category.
Digital compliance certificate and defect log
Itemised asset register and immediate documentation for council and insurer audits.
Our 3-Step Testing Process
How we inspect, tag, and certify your fire safety equipment across Melbourne, Wyndham Vale, and Geelong.
On-Site Visual & Mechanical Audit
Inspection of mounting brackets, accessibility clearance, gauge pressure, and tamper seals.
- Bracket security & mounting height
- Gauge pressure verification
- Tamper seal integrity inspection
AS 1851 Tagging & Maintenance
Stamping physical metal service tags on-site with technician details and next inspection date.
- Physical metal tag stamping
- Licensed technician sign-off
- Clear six-month retest schedule
Digital Asset Register & Certificate
Delivery of an immediate digital asset report for council audits, Essential Safety Measures (ESM) reporting, and insurance verification.
- Digital logbook delivered on completion
- Council & ESM audit ready
- Insurer-compliant verification
Need on-site testing for your building?
Book a certified technician for your 6-monthly AS 1851 inspection.
Extinguisher Types We Service
ABE Dry Powder
General-purpose extinguisher testing and servicing.
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
Testing and servicing for electrical and flammable liquid fire risks.
Water & Foam
Testing and servicing for Class A combustible material fire risks.
Wet Chemical
Testing and servicing for commercial kitchen and cooking oil fire risks.
Keep Your Facility AS 1851 Compliant
Book prompt compliance testing for fire extinguishers, blankets, and emergency lighting across Melbourne, Wyndham Vale, and Geelong.