Inspection Checklist - Utility             

       

             

             

       

Performing a Fire Inspection Checklist
For Occupancy Type U - Utility

Buildings and structures of an accessory character and miscellaneous structures not classified in any specific occupancy shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to conform to the requirements of this code commensurate with the fire and life hazard incidental to their occupancy.

Sub task

Inspection step

Code

compliance

Comments/

Location

Examine Electrical System

Yes

No

 

Verify that…

 

 

 

605.4.1

1. Re-locatable power taps are of the polarized or grounded type and are equipped with overcurrent protection and listed.

 

 

 

605.4.2

2. Re-locatable power taps are directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle.

 

 

 

605.4.3

3. Re-locatable power taps do not extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings or are subject to damage.

 

 

 

605.5

4. Extension cords do not serve as a substitute for permanent wiring.

 

 

 

605.5

5. Extension and flexible cords are not affixed to the structure, extended through walls, ceilings or floors.

 

 

 

605.5.1

6. Extension cords are plugged directly into an approved receptacle, power tap, or multi-plug adapter

 

 

 

605.5.1

7. Any extension cord only serves one portable appliance unless an approved multiplug extension cord is used.

 

 

 

605.5.3

8. Extension cords do not contain splices or damage.

 

 

 

605.5.4

9. Extension cords are grounded if serving grounded portable appliances.

 

 

 

605.5.2

10. Extension cord ampacity is greater than the rated ampacity of the portable appliance served by the cord.

 

 

 

605.3

11. Proper working spaces are being maintained in and around service equipment.

 

 

 

605.6

12. All electrical boxes and wiring is properly covered.

 

 

 

605.9

13. Temporary wiring is only being used for less than 90 days unless for construction, remodeling, repair or demolition of building.

 

 

 

605.9.1

14. Temporary wiring is properly attached.

 

 

 

605.4

15. No multiplug adapters, such as cube adapters, unfused plug strips, or any other device prohibited by the Electrical Code are present.

 

 

 

605.3.1

16. Doors into electrical control panel rooms are properly marked with a sign.

 

 

 

Examine Exits

Yes

No

Comments / Location

 

Verify that…

 

 

 

Tbl. 1019.1

Tbl. 1019.2

Tbl. 1014.1

1. The minimum required exits are present for the occupant load.