Fire Marshal's Checklist - What They Look For

Emergency Lighting

• Illuminate exit paths during a power failure. (Batteries, Lamps, Connectors, Free of damage, operate 90 minutes or more)
• Monthly testing/documentation are required and maintained by the property owner/tenant.

Exit Signs

• Exit signs are be illuminated at all times, including during power failures. (batteries, lamps, arrows, clean, free of damage, operate 90 minutes or more)
• Monthly testing/documentation are required, up to date, and maintained by the property owner/tenant.

Exits

• All exits, including exit corridors and aisles, are clear of obstructions at all times
• All exit doors remain unlocked while the building is occupied
• All exit doors are free of deadbolts, slide bolts, and padlocks.

Fire Extinguishers

• Fire extinguishers are readily visible and mounted in an accessible location.
• Monthly inspection and annual service are required along with ability to present documentation.

Fire Alarm Systems

• All fire alarm systems are regularly inspected and tested annually per NFPA 72
• Records are available for review.

Automatic Sprinklers

• All sprinkler systems are inspected and tested annually per NFPA 25 requirements.
• Records are available for review.
• 18” clearance is maintained around all sprinkler heads

Extension Cords

• Extension cords are not used as a substitutes for permanent wiring.
• They shall not be run through walls, ceilings or attached to building surfaces.

Electrical Panels

• 36” clearance is maintained to provide access.
• All circuits are labeled
• Missing and unused circuits are covered with a blank cover

Food and Cooking Establishments

• Must have documentation of semi-annual hood and duct cleaning per NFPA 96.
• Must have documentation that fire suppression system has been tested and serviced in accordance with NFPA 17 & 17A.