Is a fire extinguisher required for 2021 sedan vehicle inspection?
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2021 sedan vehicle inspection must have a fire extinguisher. The relevant regulations are introduced as follows: 1. Medium and above passenger vehicles: According to the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety", vehicles should be equipped with a triangular warning sign that meets the regulations; medium (inclusive) and above passenger vehicles and dangerous goods transport vehicles should be equipped with a fire extinguisher and fire-fighting equipment within the validity period, and the fire extinguisher should be firmly installed on the vehicle body and easy to use. Violators will be given a warning or fined 20-200 yuan. 2. Private cars: At present, there is no such mandatory requirement for private cars, but during the annual inspection of the vehicle, a fire extinguisher must be placed in the car, otherwise the inspection cannot be passed. For safety reasons, it is recommended that car owners equip their cars with fire extinguishers. The placement of the car fire extinguisher also needs attention, and it must be placed in a place that can be easily reached while driving, such as under the driver's seat, under the passenger seat or in the glove box.
Last year when I had my own car inspected, I also thought about this issue. According to regulations, small passenger vehicles with 9 seats or fewer are not required to have a fire extinguisher for annual inspection. I specifically asked a few friends who work at inspection stations to confirm this. However, enforcement varies by location—some cities recommend carrying one to strengthen fire safety awareness. Here’s what I did: I bought a 1kg dry powder fire extinguisher on Taobao for 35 yuan and kept it in the trunk; it lasts three years. On inspection day, the staff just glanced at it without further questions, but it gave me peace of mind. I suggest calling your local DMV in advance to avoid a wasted trip. In emergencies, a fire extinguisher can indeed save lives—consider it an extra layer of safety.
I just helped a friend with this issue last week and specifically checked the current regulations. Fire extinguishers aren't mandatory for sedan annual inspections, but it's recommended to have one. At our inspection station, having a fire extinguisher quietly earns bonus points and makes the process smoother. My friend's car wasted half an hour due to tire pressure issues during inspection, and the staff even joked about lacking emergency equipment in case of spontaneous combustion. Nowadays those mini car fire extinguishers are very cheap, around thirty yuan, just stick the mounting bracket in the trunk. Anyway, since the annual inspection requires checking the warning triangle and reflective vest, preparing a fire extinguisher alongside isn't troublesome. The key point is these things have a three-year shelf life - buy once and it covers three annual inspections.
