What does the fixed interval option do? The fixed interval option can be selected when you create a: maintenance task. safety drill. The following table clarifies what this option does. A task or a drill has an interval of one month. No fixed interval Fixed interval Expiration date 1 January 1 January Date of first execution 3 January 3 January Next expiration date 3 February 1 February Date of second execution 6 February 6 February Next expiration date 6 March 1 March With a fixed interval, the next expiration date is always calculated from the first expiration date.