Fire Prevention Permits

Before your inspection, please review the following common fire and life safety items:

Building Exterior

• ☐ Address clearly visible from street
• ☐ Fire hydrants accessible and unobstructed
• ☐ No combustible storage or debris accumulation
• ☐ Knox Box installed and current (if required)
• ☐ Fire Department Connection (FDC) accessible
• ☐ Gas meters properly protected
• ☐ No upholstered furniture or mattresses stored outdoors

Exits / Means of Egress

• ☐ Adequate number of exits provided
• ☐ Exits, aisles, and corridors clear of obstructions
• ☐ Exit doors operate properly from inside
• ☐ Exit signs functioning and visible
• ☐ Emergency lighting operational
• ☐ Interior finishes maintained appropriately
• ☐ Exit corridor fire ratings maintained

Construction Features

• ☐ Fire-rated construction maintained
• ☐ Fire-resistive materials intact
• ☐ Fire doors operational
• ☐ No missing ceiling tiles

Storage

• ☐ Storage areas neat and orderly
• ☐ No storage in mechanical rooms
• ☐ No storage in attics, concealed spaces, or under-floor areas
• ☐ Proper storage height clearances maintained
• ☐ Combustible waste controlled
• ☐ Decorative materials flame resistant

Flammable / Combustible Liquids

• ☐ Quantities over 10 gallons stored in approved cabinets
• ☐ No storage in exit pathways
• ☐ Stored away from ignition sources
• ☐ Approved safety containers used
• ☐ Proper ventilation provided

Utility / Mechanical / HVAC

• ☐ Gas shutoff valves accessible
• ☐ Approved piping and appliances maintained
• ☐ Adequate combustion air and venting
• ☐ Proper clearances around appliances
• ☐ Commercial hood ducts and filters clean

Sprinkler Systems

• ☐ Controls accessible
• ☐ Valves secured/open as required
• ☐ Systems supervised
• ☐ Annual inspection/testing completed

Fire Alarm / Detection

• ☐ Fire alarm panel in normal condition
• ☐ Detection devices properly installed
• ☐ Annual inspection/testing completed

Other Fire Protection Systems

• ☐ Standpipes in good condition
• ☐ Hood system fuel shutoff present
• ☐ Kitchen hood suppression system maintained

Electrical

• ☐ Appliances and fixtures in good condition
• ☐ No improper wiring through walls or doors
• ☐ Electrical panels accessible with proper clearance
• ☐ No exposed wiring or open electrical boxes
• ☐ Extension cords not used as permanent wiring

Hazardous Materials

• ☐ Compressed gas cylinders properly secured
• ☐ Hazardous material areas labeled
• ☐ Acceptable quantities maintained
• ☐ Incompatible materials stored separately