This is a request for an extension of approval for the information collection requirement associated with the hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers. Persons performing the test are required to record their name, the date of the test, and the identifier of the extinguisher tested as evidence of completing the test.
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 657
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
OSHA is requesting an adjustment increase in the burden hours of the information collection requirements in the Standard from 123,180 to 125,952 for a total increase of 2,772 burden hours. The increase is a result of the growth of the estimated number of portable fire extinguishers in the workplace from 9 million to 9,202,500 that would be subject to the requirement that they be hydrostatically tested at intervals of 5 to 12 years. In addition, there is an increase in the cost from $12,240,000 to $16,687,200 for those employers who use an outside source for the testing of portable fire extinguishers. This increase is not only a result of an increase in the number of extinguishers being tested, but also an increase in the average price of the testing from $12.00 to $16.00 per extinguisher.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
SS_1218-0218(08_x007E_30_x007E_07).pdf
The Hydrostatic Testing Provision of the Standard on Portable Fire Extinguishers (29 CFR 1910.157(f)(16))