Below is a list of the most common fire code violations found during annual inspections.

Housekeeping

• Combustible materials stored in mechanical rooms and electrical equipment rooms
• Combustible materials stored in exits
• Combustible materials shall not be stored within two feet of the ceiling or 18 inches below sprinkler heads
• Storage is not permitted within three feet of electrical panels
• Combustibles shall not be stored within three feet of heat producing equipment
• Storage is not permitted within three feet of fire protection equipment.

Exits

• Exits and exit corridors shall clear and unobstructed
• Exit doors shall be unlocked when the building is occupied
• Exit signs shall be illuminated
• Emergency lights shall be operational

Fire Protection Equipment

• Fire alarm systems shall be serviced annually
• Fire sprinkler systems shall be serviced annually
• Kitchen hood suppression systems shall be serviced semi-annually
• Fire protection equipment rooms labeled
• Fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually
• Fire lanes shall be maintained clear and unobstructed
• Fire hydrants shall be maintained operational and unobstructed with a minimum of three feet of clearance
• Provide a K Class fire extinguisher for cooking operations.

Exterior

• Address shall be provided on the gas and electrical meters
• Address shall be provided on the front of the business and on the rear exits
• Fire lanes shall be maintained clear and unobstructed
• Fire hydrants shall be maintained operational and unobstructed
• Combustible storage of waste items shall not be permitted on the outside of the building
• FDC (Fire Department Connection) shall be maintained operational and unobstructed with a minimum of three feet of clearance
• Keys provided in Knox Box

General

• Extensions cords shall not be used for permanent power or operations. A store bought, UL listed, surge protector may be permitted for minor electrical equipment
• Power strips and extensions cords shall not be daisy chained
• Empty slots in electrical panels shall be filled and labeled
• Fire rated assemblies shall be maintained
• Dispense flammable and combustible liquids in a well vented area using safety cans
• Flammable and combustible liquids shall be property stored
• Occupant load shall be posted near the entrance in a conspicuous location