The information collection requirement of the standard is to ensure that employers subject their portable fire extinguishers to an annual maintenance check.
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 of 1,519 burden hours (from 67,500 to 69,019 burden hours). This adjustment increase is a result of an estimated 2.25 percent increase in the number of portable fire extinguishers from 9,000,000 to 9,202,500. In addition, there is an increase in the cost under Item 13 from $19,440,000 to $19,878,208 (an increase of $438,208). This cost increase is the result of not only an increase in the number of portable fire extinguishers inspected by outside contractors but a rise in the average cost of conducting the inspections.
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_1218-0238-Final (09~17~07).pdf
Portable Fire Extinguishers (Annual Maintenance Certification Record) (29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3))