Sub task

Inspection step

Code

compliance

Comments/

Location

Examine Housekeeping Issues

Yes

No

Verify that:

315.2

1. Storage of combustible materials is orderly.

315.2

2. Storage is separated from heaters or heating devices by distance or shielding.

315.2.1

3. Storage is at least 18” below sprinkler head deflectors or 2 ft. below ceiling in non-sprinklered areas.

315.2.2

4. Exits and exit enclosures are kept free from combustible materials.

315.2.3

5. Boiler, mechanical, and electrical equipment rooms are kept free from and combustible materials.

315.2.4

6. Any attic, under-floor, and concealed spaces used for storage of combustible materials is protected on the storage side as required.

315.3

7. Outside storage of combustible materials is not located within 10 ft. of property line unless exception allows.

304.3.2

8. Combustible waste containers larger than 40 gallons have lids and are constructed of metal or approved combustible material.

304.3.3

9. Dumpsters and containers more than 40.5 cubic ft. stored outside and not within 5 ft. of combustible walls, openings or under eave lines.

304.3.1

10. Oily rags or other materials subject to spontaneous ignition are stored in a listed disposal container and removed daily as required.

Examine Miscellaneous Areas

Yes

No

Comments / Location

Verify that…

505.1

1. Approved address numbers are plainly legible and visible from the street fronting the property.

506.1

2. Key box is properly installed, if required.

503.4

3. Fire apparatus roads are unobstructed.

503.2.1

4. Fire apparatus roads are not less than 20 ft, with a minimum height unobstructed of 13 ft. 6 in.

Examine Fire protection system

Yes

No

Comments / Location

Verify that…

Tbl 906.3(1)

906.1

1. One 2A fire extinguisher installed in low hazard office areas per 6000 sq. ft.

Tbl 906.3(1)

906.1

2. One 2A fire extinguisher is installed in moderate hazard areas per 3000 sq. ft.

Tbl 906.3(1)

3. The maximum travel distance to an extinguisher is 75 feet.

906.5

4. Extinguishers are located in conspicuous locations where they will be readily accessible and immediately available for use.

906.6

5. Extinguishers are not obstructed or obscured from view.

906.7

6. Handheld extinguishers are not housed in cabinets or installed on hangers or brackets.

906.9

7. Fire extinguishers are installed so that its top is no more than 5 ft. above the floor if less than 40 lbs. and if over 40 lbs no more than 3.5 ft. above the floor.

Tbl. 906.1

8. Additional required extinguishers are in place.

906.2

9. All fire extinguishers have current service tag indicating service was conducted.

903.4

10. All valves on the sprinkler are electronically supervised or locked in the open position.

901.6

NFPA 13, 6.2.6.2.2

11. All sprinkler heads or cover plates are clear of paint unless part of factory installed paint when head was produced.

901.6

12. All fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems are being maintained in an operative condition.

901.6.2

13. Records are available for all system inspections, tests and maintenance for last 3 years and available if requested.

508.5.5

14. A 3 ft. clearance has been maintained around all fire hydrants unless otherwise approved.

907.20.5

15. Fire alarm systems have been maintained in an operative condition.

2205.5

16. A 2A:20 BC fire extinguisher is present within 75’ of the pumps, dispenser, or storage tank fill-pope openings.

2604.2.6

17. A 2A:20 BC fire extinguisher is present within 30’ of the welding area.

Examine Electrical System

Yes

No

Comments / Location

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.

605.9.1

13. Temporary wiring is properly attached.

605.4

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

605.3.1

15. 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.

1008.1.8

2. Egress doors are readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.

1011.3

3. Exit signs are internally or externally illuminated or of approved self-luminous type.

1011.5.3

4. Exit signs are visible under emergency illumination conditions.

1011.1

5. Required exit signs are no further than 100 feet from any point in the corridor.

1003.6

6. Means of egress are not reduced in width along the path of egress travel

1008.1.1

1027.7

7. Exit doorways are not less than 32” in width or 28” in existing buildings.

Tbl 1016.1

8. Travel distances are within the maximum allowed.

Examine Hazardous Materials Area

Yes

No

Comments / Location

Verify that…

105.6.16

1. Class I liquids in excess of 5 gallons inside or 10 gallons outside are properly permitted.

2703.9.8

2. Storage of incompatible materials is separated properly if in containers over 5 lbs. or .5 gallon.

3404.3.3.5.3

3. Shelf storage of flammable and combustible liquids is orderly.

3404.3.5.1

4. Class I flammable liquids are not located in the basement, unless below the MAQ for use-open and the basement is sprinklered.

3404.3.4.4

5. Flammable and combustible liquids used for maintenance or operation of equipment exceeding 10 gallons is stored in a liquid storage cabinet.

3503.1.1

6. Cylinders more than 250 cubic feet present and only for maintenance or operation of equipment.

2703.5

7. Hazardous material is identified with a placard.

2703.5.1

8. Rooms or cabinets containing compressed gases are properly identified with signage.

3803.2.1.1

9. LP gas containers present in a basement are provided the approved ventilation.

Examine Additional Fire Protection Issues

Yes

No

Comments / Location

Verify that…

703.2

1. Fire doors and smoke barrier doors are not blocked or otherwise made inoperable.

703.2

2. Fire door assemblies have not been modified.

703.2.3

3. Swinging fire doors close from the full open position and latch automatically.

703.4

4. Horizontal and vertical sliding and rolling fire doors have been inspected and tested annually and written proof is available .

703.2.2

5. Magnetic hold-open devices are being maintained or are kept closed.

703.1

1027.17.1

Tbl. 1017.1

6. Fire-resistance-rated assemblies are protected by self-closing or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements of the assembly.