Inspection Checklist

Inspection Checklist For Building Managers

Here is a list of items that need to be considered by building owners every year. Fire inspectors from the Beaver Emergency Services Commission can assist you with additional information on any of these items as well as methods to remediate any deficiencies.

Has the fire alarm system been tested by a qualified technician within the past 12 months?
Yes____ No ____

Is the alarm panel accessible?
Yes ____ No ____

Power On?
Yes____ No____

Is there any visible damage to the alarm system?
Yes___ No ____

Heat detectors in laundry, boiler and/or storage rooms?
Yes____ No____

Storage of combustible materials in locations or quantities creating an unnecessary fire hazard?
Yes___ No____

Is there a portable dry chemical extinguisher available on each floor?
Yes ____ No ____

(Minimum rating of 2A 10 BC)

Have the extinguishers been inspected within the past 12 months?
Yes ____ No ____

Inspection tags are attached to extinguisher.
Yes____ No____

Tamper seals are in place.
Yes ___ No ____

Extinguishers are mounted on the wall correctly and are easily accessible.
Yes____ No____

All extinguishers are properly charged i.e. pressure in the green.
Yes ____ No____

Sprinkler systems tested annually.
Yes____ No____

Storage at least 18 inches below sprinkler heads.
Yes____ No____

Fire pumps tested annually.
Yes ____ No ____

Fire Department Connection unobstructed and caps are in place.
Yes____ No____

Cooking equipment suppressions systems serviced semi-annually.
Yes____ No____

All emergency light packs operational and maintained to provide emergency light for at least 30 minutes.
Yes____ No____

Lighting is present in all corridors and stairwells.
Yes ____ No ____

Is the emergency power generator tested monthly including the annual full load test?
Yes____ No____

Are records kept of all testing and maintenance?
Yes____ No____

Exit signs are externally or internally illuminated.
Yes ____ No____

Are there holes in any walls or ceiling that separate the corridor and / or stairwell from the remainder of the building?
Yes____ No ____

Are fire separation doors blocked or wedged in the open position.
Yes ___No

Do the fire separation doors automatically close and latch?
Yes___ No___

Are the stairwell handrails secure?
Yes ____ No ____

Is the rug / floor covering worn or torn creating a trip hazard?
Yes ____ No ____

Access to exits and exit doors kept clear of obstructions.
Yes____ No____

Has snow or ice accumulated to block exit doors or create a slip hazard?
Yes ___No____

Is there a Fire Department Lock Box?
Yes___ No____

Proper keys in the lock box.
Yes___ No___

Is the building addressed properly?
Yes ____ No ____

Is the private hydrant accessible?
Yes____ No_____

Are there any accumulations of lint around laundry equipment?
Yes____ No____

Is the Fire Lane being blocked?
Yes ____ No_____