To ensure that safety equipment is inspected in a consistent manner, each facility shall develop an item-specific checklist. Each checklist should list what is to be inspected, how each particular item is to be inspected, and whether the item is in good working order.
Each unit commander shall develop and implement procedures that ensure the following equipment is inspected daily by line personnel, and weekly by a lieutenant:
The discovery of any inadequacy shall result in the immediate remedy either by repair or replacement.
The completed checklists, including findings and/or remedial action taken or recommended, shall be submitted to the unit commander. The unit commander shall review and note on the report any further remedial action which may be warranted.
The completed checklists shall be retained for one year.