Business Inspection Check List

Exits:

• Exit door must be able to be opened from the inside without a key or special knowledge, and minimum effort.
• All designated exits and exit ways must remain clear and unobstructed at all times.
• Exit door must open fully with minimum effort.
• Doors installed, as part of required fire assemblies shall be maintained.
• Exit signs must be illuminated if designed to do so.
• Exit signs must clearly indicate direction of egress.
• Emergency lights and power equipment must be maintained and operable.

Fire Extinguisher:

• Fire extinguishers are to be located no more than 75 feet travel distance.
• Fire extinguisher must be in a cabinet or mounted at a maximum height above the floor as indicated in the International Fire Code (IFC).
• Fire extinguisher must be unobstructed at all times or signs are needed to indicate location of fire extinguisher.
• The proper type (rating and size) must be provided, minimum 2A 10BC or as indicated in IFC 906.3.
• Fire extinguisher must be inspected and certified annually or after use or be replaced as needed.

Fire Protection Equipment:

• Access to stand pipes and fire protection equipment must be clear and open.
• Wrench and spare heads for each type and rating of sprinkler head used in the system must be provided.
• Provide copy of current annual automatic sprinkler system inspection and test record.
• Hood and spray booths with automatic sprinkler system must be inspected at least every six months.
• Commercial cooking hoods shall be equipped with a class-K portable fire extinguisher located within 30 feet.
• Fire protection equipment shall not be concealed, obstructed or impaired.
• Fire department connections shall be equipped with listed plugs and caps.

Flammable Materials:

• Flammable materials must be stored/used properly.
• Flammable materials must be dispensed properly.
• Proper containers must be used to store or dispense flammable liquids.
• Approved spray booths required or is not in compliance.

Storage:

• Storage must be maintained a minimum of 18 inches below sprinkler heads. Rack system must be 6 inches below.
• Storage must be kept a minimum of 30 inches of electrical panels.
• Storage and accumulation of combustible materials inside and outside of building must be in accordance with IFC 304 and IFC 315.
• Combustible materials shall not be stored in boiler rooms, electrical or mechanical rooms.

Heating:

• Clearance from combustible materials must be maintained as per product listing and/or other regulating codes.
• Combustion air and exhaust for products of combustion must be maintained.
• Portable heaters must have a 36 inch clearance from any combustible material.