Self-Inspection Checklist
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	Access/Premises Address numbers on building are visible from the street Fire department access roads are unobstructed Combustibles are removed from the exterior of the building Dumpsters are located at least 5 ft. from combustible siding, overhangs, eaves, doors, and windows Egress (exiting) Exit corridors and doors are easily recognizable, functional, and unobstructed Doors with self-closers are not blocked open Doors and egress windows open easily without the use of special knowledge, tools, or equipment Doors with keyed entries have a sign that states "THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS" Residential occupancies have emergency escape windows and window wells that are maintained in an operable condition and free from obstruction Electrical Safety Cover plates are present on all switches, receptacles, and junction boxes Circuit breakers or fuses are labeld properly 30" of clearance in front of all electrical panel boxes No multiple cube adapters, only power tap type with built-in circuit protection Emergency Lighting Required emergency lighting is operable Means of egress is illuminated when building is occupied Exit Signs Required exit signs are illuminated Does the battery back-up work (push the test button, exit sign should illuminate) Fire Alarm Systems Fire alarm systems need an annual service by a credible fire alarm service technician (NFPA72) Fire Drills Required drills are conducted and records are kept on site Required evacuation and fire safety plans are posted Fire Extinguishers Minimum 2A 10 BC rated extinguisher on site Travel distance is less then 75' to an extinguisher (on the same level) Visible and accessible Serviced within the past 12 months Properly Mounted (next exit doors where possible) Fire and Smoke Separations All fire and smoke separations are maintained and in operable condition (fire doors, fire walls, smoke separations, and smoke/fire dampers in HVAC) Holes or breaches in rated partitions/barriers are fileld with fire rated caulking Fire Suppression Systems Storage is maintained at least 18" below all sprinkler head deflectors Annual service has been performed by a qualified fire sprinkler contractor Commercial cooking hood suppression systems have been serviced and cleaned in the past 6 months Heat Producing Appliances Portable electric heaters are used safely as described per appliance listing No open flame unvented heaters are permitted in a commercial occupancy Clearance between ignition sources, such as light fixtures, heaters, and flame producing devices and combustible storage is maintained in a safe manner Housekeeping Storage is neat and orderly Material subject to spontaneous ignition, such as oily rags are stored in a listed container Storage is maintained 2 feet below ceiling in non-sprinklered rooms and 18" below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas Mechanical Hazards Venting for exhaust products of combustion is intact for appliances (water heaters, furnaces, and dryers) Appliances have adequate clearance from combustibles Smoke Detection Commercial fire alarms have been tested and inspected within the past 12 months NFPA 72) by a reputable fire alarm contractor Residential units are equipped with smoke detection as directed by the MN State Fire Code Storage of Compressed Gasses Compressed gas cylinders are chained and nested to prevent falling Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids Quantities in excess of 10 gallons used for maintenance and operation of equipment are stored in a storage cabinet listed for flammable liquid storage