Fire Safety Inspection Checklist

FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Weaverville Fire Marshal’s Office
During the annual Fire Safety Inspections of the commercial structures in the Town, violations are
often found with the following fire codes. Please be sure to walk through your facility and correct any
conditions that do not comply with these codes. The IFC numbers refer to the International Fire
Code which is the code enforced in the Town.
Combustible and Flammable Material Storage

Combustible materials (cardboard, paper, plastics, kerosene, paint, etc.) shall not be stored in
boiler rooms, mechanical rooms or electrical equipment rooms.
Combustible materials shall not be stored in exits or exit enclosures.
Outside dumpster shall be kept at least 5 feet away from combustible walls, window, doors,
overhangs and lid shall be closed.
Combustible storage shall be at least 2 feet below the ceiling or 18 inches below sprinkler
heads.
Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be secured to prevent falling.
Flammable materials (gasoline, propane, alcohol, etc.) shall not be stored indoors. Including
fuel tanks of motorcycles, lawn-care equipment or cooking equipment, etc.
Exits
Exit ways and doors shall not be visually or physically obstructed.
Exit ways and doors shall be unlocked when building is occupied.
Exit signs shall be illuminated.
Exit ways shall be illuminated at all times the building is occupied including during commercial
power failures.
Fire doors, smoke dampers and other fire resistance barriers and assemblies shall not be
modified or otherwise impaired from the proper operation at any time.
Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
Records of all fire protection system inspections, tests and maintenance shall be kept on the
premises.
Sprinkler and fire alarm system shall be serviced annually.
Fire protection systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and repaired
where defective.
Commercial cooking fire protection systems shall be serviced semi-annually.
Hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be cleaned to bare
metal. Cleaning shall be recorded, and records shall state the extent, time and date of cleaning.
Records shall be maintained on premises.
Private hydrants shall be inspected and flow tested annually.
Emergency lighting shall be tested every six months.
Building Maintenance
All private hydrants, fire lanes, fire department connections (FDC) and control valves shall be
clear, visible and unobstructed, including snow removal.
The building address shall be clearly visible from the street, minimum 4 inches in height with a
contrasting background.
A Knox box with all entrance and interior keys for emergency access is required for all
structures that have a fire alarm and/or sprinkler systems.
Fire-resistance-rated construction shall be maintained.
Occupant load signs must be legible, permanent and posted in conspicuous location.
Door Labels are required for rooms containing Electrical, Furnace, Sprinkler, Mechanical and/or
Generator equipment.
Electrical
A working space of not less than 30 inches wide (or width of equipment), 36 inches deep and
78 inches high shall be provided in front of electrical service equipment. No storage within this
designated workspace.
“Power strips” (relocatable power taps) shall be UL listed, polarized, grounded and equipped
with over current protection.
“Power strips” shall be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle. No “daisy

chaining”.
“Power strips” cords shall not extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor
coverings, nor be subject to environmental or physical damage.
Extension cords, Multi-plug adapters and flexible cords shall not be a substitute for permanent
wiring.
All Electrical Boxes shall be properly covered.
Portable Fire Extinguishers

A minimum of one 2A-10:BC portable fire extinguisher shall be provided within 75 feet of travel
distance from anywhere in the business on each floor.
A Class K fire extinguisher shall be mounted within 30 feet of commercial food equipment using
vegetable or animal oils.
Fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed and shall be in a conspicuous location.
When visually obstructed, an approved means shall be provided to indicate location.
Fire extinguisher shall be mounted on wall with hanger at least 4” above the floor and no more
than 60” above the floor.

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FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Weaverville Fire Marshal’s Office

Combustible and Flammable Material Storage

Combustible materials shall not be stored in exits or exit enclosures.

Exit ways and doors shall be unlocked when building is occupied.

Exit signs shall be illuminated.

Sprinkler and fire alarm system shall be serviced annually.

Commercial cooking fire protection systems shall be serviced semi-annually.

Private hydrants shall be inspected and flow tested annually.

Emergency lighting shall be tested every six months.

Fire-resistance-rated construction shall be maintained.

“Power strips” shall be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle. No “daisy

All Electrical Boxes shall be properly covered.

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed and shall be in a conspicuous location.

When visually obstructed, an approved means shall be provided to indicate location.

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