Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Servicing in London, ON
Whether you hold a single rental in London or manage a portfolio across Ontario, fire extinguisher inspection and servicing follows the same logic: know what applies, document what you do, and use qualified people.
Portable extinguishers are the simplest fire protection to keep compliant — and among the most commonly deficient items on fire inspection reports. Canadian fire codes require monthly visual checks, annual maintenance by a qualified agency, and periodic internal maintenance and hydrostatic testing based on extinguisher type.
How it works in Ontario
Ontario frames this under the Ontario Fire Code (O. Reg. 213/07). In practice, the standards your documentation must meet come from the Office of the Fire Marshal and your local fire service — and meeting them first time is exactly what our partners are for.
Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Servicing for London properties
What makes London specific: the Residential Rental Units Licence has required licensing of smaller rental buildings since 2011 — one of Ontario’s longest-running rental licensing regimes — with fire and building inspections tied to renewal.
Typical London clients for this service: landlords answering municipal or insurer letters, buyers in due diligence, condo boards keeping their statutory calendar, and business owners fitting out or renewing leases.
The service schedule
Monthly, someone on site should confirm each unit is in place, charged, sealed and unobstructed — a 30-second check per unit, logged. Annually, a licensed servicing company examines each extinguisher, replaces tags, and performs required maintenance. Dry chemical units need internal examination every 6 years and hydrostatic shell testing every 12; CO2 and water types have their own intervals.
The process
The path from enquiry to closed file usually looks like this:
- Count your units and note types if visible on the labels — or we survey on the first visit.
- We match a licensed extinguisher servicing company in your city.
- All units are serviced on site or swapped; placement gaps are flagged.
- You receive updated tags and a service record for your fire safety file.
- Annual recall is automatic so tags never lapse.
Tell us what prompted this — the letter, the deal, the deadline — and we will map exactly what London and Ontario require and arrange the people to deliver it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I really need the monthly checks if I have annual service?
Yes — the code requires both, and the monthly log is what proves the unit was in place between annual visits.
Can I just buy new extinguishers instead of servicing?
For small units it is sometimes cheaper — but new units still need correct placement, mounting and monthly checks, and disposal of old pressurized units has its own rules. Servicing is usually simpler at scale.
Who enforces fire extinguisher inspection and servicing requirements in London?
In London the front line is municipal — building department, fire prevention, by-law enforcement — backed provincially by the Office of the Fire Marshal and your local fire service under the Ontario Fire Code (O. Reg. 213/07). We prepare files to satisfy whichever level is asking.
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