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
- All appliances are properly wired, connected and vented
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