Basic Inspection
Checklist
The following
is a basic list of items that will be inspected. Other violations may be discovered
during time of inspection.
FIRE ALARM AND SPRINKLER:
- Documentation showing fire alarm testing and servicing shall be provided.
Fire alarm shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 72
- Documentation
showing sprinkler testing and servicing shall be provided. Sprinkler shall be
tested in accordance with NFPA 25
EXIT SIGNS:
- All exit signs shall be properly illuminated.
- All
batteries for backup power shall be in proper working order.
FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS:
- All fire extinguishers shall have current year
inspection tags.
- All fire extinguishers shall be properly mounted.
- All fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected and documented monthly.
EMERGENCY
LIGHTS:
- All emergency lights shall be in proper working order.
- All emergency lights shall be tested once a month for 30 seconds and
once a year for 1-½ hours. Documentation shall be kept on this monthly
testing.
EXIT DOORS:
- All exit
doors shall be kept clear.
- All exit doors shall be closing and latching
properly.
- All exit doors shall be free of deadbolts, slidebolts and
padlocks. Only one locking mechanism is permitted per door.
STOCK
/ STORAGE:
- No storage or stock shall be stored within 18 inches
of sprinkler heads.
MISCELLANEOUS:
- The uses of extension cords are not permitted. However, powerstrips for
the use of computers are allowed.
- All electrical panels are to be labeled
properly.
- There shall be no storage within 36 inches of electrical
panels or transformers.
FOOD AND COOKING ESTABLISHMENTS:
- Provide documentation for semi annual hood and duct cleaning. Hood
and duct maintenance shall be in accordance with NFPA 96
- Provide documentation
that fire suppression system has been tested and serviced. Maintenance shall be
in accordance with NFPA 17 & 17A
Carbon Monoxide (CO) - What You Should Know
What
is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon Monoxide
is a colorless, odorless, and deadly gas produced by the incomplete burning of
fossil fuels. These fuels can be natural gas, oil, kerosene, coal or wood. Carbon
Monoxide is produced by all fuel burning appliances. In the home, sources can
be gas and oil furnaces, wood and kerosene stoves. In addition, charcoal fires
and environmental tobacco smoke emit CO. Automobile exhaust in attached garages
can be another source. Dangerous amounts of CO can accumulate when as a result
of poor installation, poor maintenance or failure or damage to an appliance in
service, the fuel is not burned properly, or when rooms are poorly ventilated
and the Carbon Monoxide is unable to escape.
Having
no smell, taste or color, in today's world of improved insulation and double glazing
it has become increasingly important to have good ventilation, maintain all appliances
regularly and to have absolutely reliable detector alarms installed giving both
a visual and audible warning immediately there is a build up of CO to dangerous
levels.
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning
At moderate levels,
you or your family can get severe headaches, become dizzy, mentally confused,
nauseated, or faint. You can even die if these levels persist for a long time.
Low levels can cause shortness of breath, mild nausea, and mild headaches, and
may have longer term effects on your health. Since many of these symptoms are
similar to those of the flu, food poisoning, or other illnesses, you may not think
that CO poisoning could be the cause. Persons suffering from heart or respiratory
health problems, infants and small children, unborn children, expectant mothers
and pets can be affected by CO poisoning more quickly than others in the household
and may be the first to show symptoms.
Carbon
Monoxide Detectors
Carbon Monoxide
Detectors are widely available in stores and you may want to consider buying one
as a back-up --BUT NOT AS A REPLACEMENT for proper use and maintenance of your
fuel-burning appliances.
Look for
UL certification on any detector you purchase.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT CO IN YOUR HOME…
EVACUATE
- VENTILATE - INVESTIGATE
Move
the affected person to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. Administer oxygen if available.
If the person is not breathing, perform artificial respiration as taught in Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation Training until medical help arrives. Open doors and windows, turn
off combustion appliances, and leave the house. Call the local fire department
(dial 911) to test for Co, and tell the responding medical personnel that you
suspect CO poisoning.
PREVENTION
IS THE KEY TO AVOIDING CO POISONING
