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Inspection Checklist
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