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Fire Life Safety Pre-Inspection Checklist
The following are some of the most common fire code violations
found during inspections. Please be sure to walk through your
facility and correct any conditions that meet these requirements.
Fire Protection Systems
Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Systems must be inspected by
qualified personnel at least once a year. Any deficiencies noted
during the inspection are to be corrected immediately. Inspection
reports are to be made available to the fire inspector during the
annual inspection.
Housekeeping
- Combustible material shall not be stored in
boiler rooms, mechanical rooms or electrical
equipment rooms. Combustible materials shall not be
stored in exits or exit enclosures.
- Outside dumpster shall be kept at least 5 feet
away from combustible walls, windows, doors,
overhangs and lid shall be closed.
- Combustible storage shall be at least 2 feet
below the ceiling or 18 inches below sprinkler
heads. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and
tanks shall be secured to prevent falling.
Storage is not allowed near electrical panels or in electrical equipment rooms. |
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Dumpsters are too close to building. |
Exits
- Exit ways and doors shall not be visually or physically
obstructed. Exit doors shall be operable without tight grasping or
twisting of the wrist – no twist type locks.
- Exit must be unlocked by one operation.
- Surface or edge mounted dead-bolt type locks are prohibited.
- Exit ways and doors shall be unlocked when building is occupied.
- Exit signs shall be illuminated.
- Emergency lighting systems shall be functional.
- Fire assemblies shall not be obstructed or otherwise impaired
from their proper operation at any time.
- Main door shall have a sign above door stating "This door to remain unlocked when building is occupied."
Exit door is blocked and exit sign is not illuminated. |
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Items are not to be stored in hallway. |
Fire Protection
- All fire lanes, hydrants, fire department connections (FDC) or
control valves shall be clear and unobstructed.
- Sprinkler or fire alarm systems shall be serviced annually.
- Fire protection systems shall be maintained in an operative
condition at all times and repaired where defective.
Fire hydrant is blocked by
pallets. |
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This is a fire department
connection with a missing
protective cap. Trash and debris
can be lodged into the piping if
not properly maintained. |
Commercial Cooking Processes
- A Class K fire extinguisher shall be mounted within 30 feet of
commercial food equipment using vegetable or animal oils.
- Commercial cooking systems shall be serviced semi-annually.
- Hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts and other
appurtenances shall be cleaned to bare metal. Cleaning shall be
recorded, and records shall state the extent, time and date of
cleaning. Records shall be maintained on premises.
Building Maintenance
- The building address shall be clearly visible from the street,
minimum 4 inches in height with a contrasting background.
- Provide Knox box.
- Provide keys for Knox box.
- Fire-resistance-rated construction shall be maintained.
- Provide legible & permanent sign with occupant load posted in
conspicuous location.
- Emergency lighting must be tested every six months and records
must be maintained on site.
- Hazardous materials are properly secured, stored and under the
allowable amounts.
Electrical
- A working space of not less than 30 inches wide (or width of
equipment), 36 inches deep and 78 inches high shall be provided in
front of electrical service equipment. No storage within this
designated work space.
- Power taps shall be polarized or grounded equipped with
over-current protection and shall be listed.
- Power taps shall be directly connected to a permanently installed
receptacle.
- Power tap cords and extension cords shall not extend through
walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, or be
subject to environmental or physical damage.
- Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be a substitute for
permanent wiring.
Electrical panel is obstructed. |
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All openings must be covered and
breakers that continue to trip should not be tied off. |
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Power strips must be plugged
directly into an outlet and
not
daisy-chained. |
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This is the correct method. |
Portable Fire Extinguishers
- A minimum of one 2A-10:BC portable fire extinguisher shall be
provided within 75 feet of travel distance from anywhere in the
business on each floor.
- Fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed and shall be in a
conspicuous location.
- When visually obstructed, an approved means shall be provided to
indicate location.
- Fire extinguisher shall be mounted on wall with
hanger between 44"-48" above the floor.
Permits
Any new construction in any commercial occupancy requires a permit.
Permits ensure that proper egress is maintained, and the facility is
compliant with all applicable codes.
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