Eyewash Station Testing Requirements
Eyewash and emergency shower testing under ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 — weekly activation and the annual full inspection, both fully in-house with no certification required.
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ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 schedule
Every requirement carries its code section and the edition it was verified against. ★ = qualified in-house under the national code, but licensing commonly required locally — confirm with your AHJ.
| Task | Frequency | Who may perform | Code (edition) | Record |
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| Eyewash / shower — weekly activation & flush of dead-leg water; confirm flushing fluid | Weekly | In-house (basic) | ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 §7.5.2 (2014) | Activation log/tag per unit |
| Eyewash / shower — annual full inspection (flow, temperature, condition) | Annual | In-house (qualified) | ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 §7.5.5 (2014) | Inspection record |
Other schedules: NFPA 80 / NFPA 105 · NFPA 101 / NFPA 105 · NFPA 25 (water supply) · NFPA 25 · NFPA 72
National consensus-standard baseline with the edition noted per item. Your state, fire marshal, or accrediting body may require more frequent service or licensed personnel where a qualified person is shown. General information, not legal or engineering advice — confirm with your AHJ.
Questions people ask
- How often does ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 require inspection?
- ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 sets a schedule from weekly, annual intervals. The full task-by-task table with code sections and who may perform each task is shown above, and the calendar builder dates it from your real last-completed dates.
- Which of these tasks can be done in-house?
- Tasks marked Tier 1 or Tier 2 can be performed by trained facility staff with documentation under the national code. Tier 3 tasks require a certified or licensed professional. Starred tasks are qualified in-house under the national code but licensing is commonly required locally — confirm with your AHJ.