Bomba eFEIS sticker on fire extinguishers:
how to check it is genuine and when to renew

The Bomba eFEIS sticker is the certificate that shows a fire extinguisher has been serviced and passed BOMBA's inspection. It must be renewed every year for extinguishers in business premises. Each sticker has a QR code: scan it with the official Bomba eFEIS app to confirm it is genuine, and check your contractor on the eFEIS portal before you pay. Fake stickers are a known scam in Malaysia, and a fake sticker means your extinguisher has not really been inspected.

What is the Bomba eFEIS sticker?

eFEIS is the Electronic Fire Extinguisher Inspection System run by the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia, JBPM). BOMBA uses it to monitor portable fire extinguishers in buildings and premises across the country.

After an extinguisher is serviced by a BOMBA-registered contractor and passes inspection, BOMBA issues a certificate in the form of a sticker on the extinguisher. Many people still call it the "Bomba licence". Each certificate carries its own tracking QR code, which links the extinguisher to its record in BOMBA's system.

How does an extinguisher get its sticker?

1. Servicing – a BOMBA-registered contractor services the extinguisher: checking the body, valve, hose and pressure, and refilling or replacing parts where needed.
2. Inspection – the contractor arranges the BOMBA inspection through eFEIS.
3. Certificate – once the extinguisher passes, BOMBA issues the certificate sticker with a QR code. BOMBA charges the contractor RM5 for each certificate.

When does the sticker need to be renewed?

Every year. BOMBA requires the inspection to be done annually, so the sticker must be renewed each year through a new round of servicing and inspection. Mark the renewal month in your calendar and book your contractor early.

• Who needs it: portable fire extinguishers below 20 kg in business and other premises, such as factories, shops, offices and apartment buildings.
• Who does not: according to BOMBA, extinguishers in cars and private homes do not need this periodic inspection.
• Lifespan: BOMBA notes that a fire extinguisher lasts about 10 years. Older units should be assessed for replacement.

For more on servicing, see our guide on how often fire extinguishers should be serviced.

Fake stickers and fake "Bomba" visitors: the scams to watch for

BOMBA has warned that some people have been forging the certificate sticker. Unlicensed operators charge for "servicing", then stick a printed fake on the extinguisher without a real BOMBA inspection. BOMBA has reported cases to the police, and people have been arrested and charged in court.

Common tricks include:

• Pretending to be from BOMBA or from an extinguisher maintenance contractor, and turning up without an appointment
• Asking to take your extinguishers away "for servicing", then returning them with a fake sticker, or not returning them at all
• Pressure to pay on the spot, often with a very low price or a "compulsory" fine
• No company details – no company name, address, quotation or proper receipt

How to check that a sticker is genuine

1. Download the official Bomba eFEIS app from Google Play, the App Store or Huawei AppGallery. The publisher is the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia.
2. Scan the QR code on the sticker with the app, not with an ordinary QR scanner. A fake code can lead to a fake website.
3. Check the result. A genuine sticker shows the extinguisher's record from BOMBA's system. If the code does not scan, shows no record, or the details do not match your extinguisher, treat the sticker as suspect.
4. Do this before you pay for the servicing. BOMBA itself advises business owners to scan the QR code first.
5. Report fake stickers to BOMBA at efeis@bomba.gov.my.

How to check a fire extinguisher contractor

Before handing over your extinguishers, confirm the company is registered with BOMBA. In 2025, BOMBA said there were 561 contractors recognised to maintain fire extinguishers nationwide.

• Search for the company on the eFEIS contractor page: efeis.bomba.gov.my/pengguna/kontraktor
• Ask for the company name, address and a written quotation before work starts
• Ask the technician for identification, and check that the name matches the registered company
• Get a proper invoice or receipt listing every extinguisher serviced

Buying a new extinguisher? Check these too

• SIRIM certification: look for the SIRIM mark showing the extinguisher meets the Malaysian Standard MS 1539.
• Manufacture date: it should be stamped on the cylinder itself, not only printed on a sticker that can be replaced.
• Clear label: the extinguisher type, fire classes, instructions and the supplier's name and Malaysian contact details.
• Pressure gauge: the needle should sit in the green zone.

How LIM BEST can help

LIM BEST is a BOMBA-authorised fire extinguisher service provider in Johor Bahru with more than 20 years of experience. We service your extinguishers at our in-house service centre and handle the BOMBA eFEIS certification, so every unit comes back with a genuine sticker you can scan and check yourself. We also supply new extinguishers and can remind you when your annual renewal is due. WhatsApp us to book your annual servicing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bomba eFEIS sticker?

It is the certificate sticker issued by the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (BOMBA) through eFEIS, its electronic fire extinguisher inspection system, after a fire extinguisher has been serviced and inspected. Each sticker carries a QR code that can be scanned with the Bomba eFEIS app to check the extinguisher's information.

How often must the Bomba eFEIS sticker be renewed?

Every year. BOMBA requires portable fire extinguishers in business premises to be serviced and inspected annually, after which a new certificate sticker is issued.

How do I know if an eFEIS sticker is fake?

Scan the QR code with the official Bomba eFEIS app. A genuine sticker shows the extinguisher's details from BOMBA's system. If the code does not scan in the app, shows no record, or the details do not match your extinguisher, treat it as suspect and report it to BOMBA at efeis@bomba.gov.my.

Do home and car fire extinguishers need an eFEIS sticker?

No. According to BOMBA, extinguishers in cars and private homes do not need the annual inspection. The annual inspection applies to portable fire extinguishers below 20 kg in business and other premises.

Sources

• The Star via Asia News Network – Building owners deceived by contractors providing fake fire extinguisher verification (May 2025)
• BOMBA eFEIS app – Google Play
• BOMBA eFEIS – contractor search
• BOMBA awareness notices on eFEIS QR code sticker forgery

This article is a general guide and does not replace the requirements of BOMBA. Always confirm the latest requirements with your local fire station.