INSPECTION CHECKLIST - West Jackson Fire Department

WEST JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT

FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU

69 West Jackson Road • Braselton, GA 30517

706-654-2500 x 1 Office • 706-654-9227 Fax

INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Occupant Information Date:_____________

Business name :______________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________ Business Phone___________________

Business Contact Name__________________________________ Phone Number__________________

Other Contact Name___________________________________ Phone Number__________________

Email- ______________________________________________

Business Type:______________________________________________________________________

Building Information

Building Owners Name_____________________________________Phone_____________________

Knox: Yes No	Fire alarm: Yes No	Sprinklered: Yes No	If Yes: Wet Dry Other:
Length:	Width:	Total SqFt:	Height:	Stories:

Possible Life Safety Concerns

The checklist on the back is not all inclusive as some businesses will require other items above and beyond what is on the list.

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EXITS

Door/aisle is not obstructed
Illuminated exit signs maintained in working order
Proper lock/hardware on exit door (no flush bolts, hasps, etc.)
Means of egress shall be kept clear
Emergency lights maintained and in working order
Exit doors open easily and close after opening
Doors with panic hardware shall have no other locking devices
There is a sign over the main entrance, “this door to remain unlocked during business hours,” if the door has a double-keyed deadbolt
Maximum occupancy signage shall be posted in a conspicuous location near the main entrance for assembly occupancies

EXTINGUISHER/FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

A minimum of one 2A10BC extinguisher installed as directed.
Fire extinguishers serviced within the past year and a new service inspection tag attached
Extinguishers are securely mounted or in an approved cabinet
Fire extinguishers are not obstructed and in plain view
Fire extinguisher top shall be placed between 36” and 50” from floor
Fire alarm system in proper working order AND tested annually with accurate documentation
18” clearance between storage and sprinkler heads
Sprinkler system shall be maintained AND tested annually with accurate documentation
Kitchen Fire System shall be maintained AND tested semi-annually with accurate documentation
Maintain access to fire hydrants and connections for sprinkler and standpipe systems
Fire and smoke walls shall be maintained and have no opening other than those allowed by the fire code

ELECTRICAL

NO extension cords in use in place of permanent wiring. (Power strips with breaker buttons are acceptable)
Electrical panel is not overloaded or obstructed
36” clearance maintained in front of electrical panels
No multi-plug adapters in use, other than approved power strips
There are no spliced or frayed cords or wires
Spacers/blanks installed in electrical panel gap(s)
Circuit breakers are labeled
No broken, faulty, or missing switches or outlets
No missing covers for switches, outlets, junction boxes, electrical panels etc.
Electrical cords do not extend through walls, ceilings, floors, or above or under doors or floor coverings
No exposed wiring in conduit

APPLIANCES/MECHANICAL DEVICES

STORAGE/ COMUSTIBLE MATERIAL/ HOUSEKEEPING

Flammable liquid properly stored
No accumulation of combustible materials
Oil rags in non-combustible container with lid
Compressed gas cylinders secured regardless if full, in-use, or empty
“No Smoking” signs installed as required in areas where combustible materials are stored
Maintain storage 24” below ceilings without a sprinkler system
Maintain 36” clearance around items such as furnace and hot water tanks and other ignition sources
No storage shall be kept in exit stairways

MISCELLANEOUS

Fire Access Lanes shall be approved by the Fire District
Fire Access Lanes shall be properly identified and maintained
Charcoal grills, propane grills and/or other open-flame cooking devices shall not be located on combustible balconies or within 10’ of combustible construction.
Address numbers shall be posted in contrasting colors on front and rear doors. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4” high