['Fire Protection and Prevention']
['Fire Extinguishers', 'Fire Prevention Inspections', 'Fire Protection and Prevention']
10/24/2025
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New Mexico incorporates by reference the federal regulations for portable fire extinguishers; therefore, the state requirements are identical to the federal requirements. Additional state regulations govern individuals engaged in business related to portable fire extinguishers. Click the link(s) below to view the applicable requirements.
Related information:
Citations:
- New Mexico: 10.25.2.8 NMAC (Certificates of fitness); 10.25.2.9 NMAC (Application for certification)
- Federal: 29 CFR 1910.157
Summary of additional requirements:
- Certificates of fitness required. No person may install, inspect, maintain, service, tag or repair fire protection equipment or systems unless he has obtained a certificate of fitness from the fire marshal. Any person holding a certificate of fitness must have a copy of it available in all service vehicles and offices for review if requested during inspection by the fire marshal or authority having jurisdiction. Certificates of fitness are not transferable.
- Application for certification. An application for certification for portable fire extinguishers requires a statement indicating that the applicant:
- Operates from a fixed location, provides mobile recharging service, or both;
- Agrees to allow only trained personnel to maintain, service and recharge portable fire extinguishers; and
- Agrees to provide its personnel with all service manuals and documentation, proper tools, recharging materials, lubricants and manufacturers’ recommended replacement parts or parts specifically listed for use in fire extinguishers.
['Fire Protection and Prevention']
['Fire Extinguishers', 'Fire Prevention Inspections', 'Fire Protection and Prevention']
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