business inspections

 

Prevention is the key to safe business operations. We periodically inspect businesses in our District for safety and code compliance, which lowers the chances of a fire occurring in your business.

Prior to scheduling your inspection appointment, please review the following requirements to ensure that your business complies and passes the inspection.

 

    • Maintain fire lane free of obstructions

    • Provide fire lane identification

    • Provide address numbers/building I.D. visible from the street

    • Provide approved key box/lock/switch and/or keys for fire dept. access

    • Remove obstuctions at exits, doors, aisles, corridors, stairways etc.

    • Exit door to open without a key or any special knowledge/effort

    • Provide “THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED” sign above door

    • Repair non-operable exit door hardware

    • Remove obstructions from door required to be closed

    • Remove locks/latches from doors with panic hardware

    • Remove storage from unprotected stairway

    • Provide/maintain exit signs/emergency lighting

    • Service or replace extinguishers annually (current service tag required or purchase receipt taped to extinguisher)

    • Provide/mount fire extinguisher. Max. Height = 5 feet (top of extinguisher) Min. Height = 4 inches bottom of extinguisher from finished floor)

    • Provide clear access to fire extinguisher

    • Post a sign indicating fire extinguisher location

    • Maintain, repair, paint, inspect, and/or test sprinkler/standpipe system/hydrant/FDC/PIV

    • Maintain 3 feet minimum clearance for access/use of fire appliances/equipment

    • Secure all system control valves in the open position

    • Replace damaged/painted/missing sprinkler heads/FDC caps

    • Provide 5 year certification test for sprinkler/standpipe system

    • Provide sprinkler coverage in unprotected areas

    • Provide spare sprinkler heads (min. 6) and compatible wrench

    • Hood and duct extinguishing system to be service and tagged

    • Remove grease from hood, duct and filters (KEEP CLEAN)

    • Maintain, repair, inspect, and/or test fire alarm system annually or as needed

    • Provide/maintain operable smoke detectors in each dwelling unit

    • Repair holes in required fire resistive construction

    • Provide/repair self or automatic closing fire rated assemblies

    • Keep attic access and scuttle openings closed

    • Discontinue use of extension cords

    • Install permanent wiring for fixed and stationary appliances

    • Provide cover plates for all junction boxes. Provide spacers for electrical panel

    • Remove exposed wiring or protect in approved conduit

    • Provide a 30 inches clear space to and in front of electrical panel

    • Maintain wiring in good condition and protect from damage

    • Provide a flammable liquid storage cabinet or reduce storage quantity to 10 gallons or less

    • Remove all flammable liquids not used for maintenance purposes

    • Store flammable liquids away from exits, stairs, corridors, electrical equipment

    • Maintain equipment, machinery and required detection equipment

    • Obtain a hazardous materials permit if required

    • Secure compressed gas cylinders. Identify product name.

    • Arrange storage in an orderly fashion

    • Remove combustible storage from boiler, mechanical, and electrical rooms

    • Reduce storage to 24 inches below ceiling or 18 inches below sprinkler heads (storage to ceiling OK along walls)

    • Provide listed container for oily rag storage

    • Provide metal trash can with lid for ashes

    • Remove waste/rubbish materials from premises

    • Keep dumpsters 5 feet away from combustible walls, eaves or openings

    • Provide defensible space at all times for combustible vegetation/materials (see defensible space section of our website)

    • Post room capacity (occupancy limit)

    • Other violations and comments