Building Exterior

·         Is the address posted, contrasting with the background, at least 5 inches tall, and visible from the road?

·         Are required Fire Department access roads unobstructed?

·         Are fire lane signs posted on one side of the access toads that are less than 34 feet wide and/or both sides for roads that are less than 28 feet wide?

·         Are gas meters and attached piping protected from vehicular damage by concrete or steel posts?

·         Is combustible vegetation removed as to not create a fire hazard?

·         If equipped with a fire sprinkler or standpipe system, does the fire department connection (FDC) must have a clear space of at least here feet around the exterior connections.

·         Is there a minimum 3’ clearance maintained around fire hydrants?

·         Are trash dumpster and/or trash containers located at least 5 feet from building openings and/or roof overhangs?

·         Are up-to-date keys within the Knox Rapid Entry System Box?

Building Interior

·         Are the exit ways and doors easily recognizable, unobstructed, and maintained functional?

·         If the main exit door is provided with key-locking hardware as allowed by code, is there a sign above the door that states “THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED”?

·         Are the other required exit doors readily operable from the inside without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort?

·         Are aisles and exit paths at least 38 inches wide when storage and/or equipment is located on one side and 44 inches wide where storage and/or equipment are located on both sides? Aisles and exits must remain free of storage or obstructions.

·         If exit signs are required, are they maintained illuminated?

·         Does the exit sign back-up battery work?

·         If the means of egress illuminated when the building is occupied?

·         If emergency lighting is provided, is it maintained inoperable condition?

Electrical Hazards

·         Are extension cord(s) used only for temporary use? Extension cords shall not be used at permeant wiring.

·         If multiple items need to be plugged in, is a power tap utilized with a built-in circuit breaker and is the power tap plugged directly into a permanently installed receptacle?

·         Multi-plug adapters are not allowed.

·         Electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, and rood access shall be identified with signs. IF applicable, fire alarm control panels and fire sprinkler valve locations shall also be identified.

·         Is a minimum 30-inch clear space in front of the electrical panel(s)?

·         Are circuit breakers/fuses labeled so as to identify the area protected.

Fire Extinguishers

·         IS there access to fire extinguisher(S) rated at a minimum 2A-10BC?

·         Have the fire extinguisher(s) been serviced and tagged by a fire extinguisher company within the last 12 months?

·         Is the travel distance from all portions of the building less than 75’ to a fire extinguisher?

·         Are all fire extinguishers visible and accessible (not blocked)?

·         Are the fire extinguisher(s) properly mounted? (Proper locations-near exit doors where possible, not exceeding maximum travel distance, properly mounted (maximum 5’ highly if <40lbs., maximum 31/2’ high if > 40lbs. In all cases, a minimum 4” above the ground).

Fire Sprinkler System

·         If the building equipped with a fire sprinkler system, has the required annual service of the system been performed by a qualified fire suppression company?

·         Is a clear space of at least 3-feet maintained around the sprinkler valves?

·         Is the top of storage maintaining a minimum 18” below head deflectors in fire sprinklered areas?