Make fire prevention a high priority for your business. Always be on the look-out for fire hazards and make sure you have the proper fire safety equipment.
Exits
| Exit corridors and aisles remain unobstructed, free of any material or matter at all times | |
| Exit doors are able to be opened from inside without a key, special knowledge, or effort | |
| Main entry door, ONLY, may have deadbolt lock but is unlocked during business hours, without fail | |
| Exit signs in place to clearly indicate exit path, minimum 6-inch letters with ¾-inch stroke | |
| Exit signs are illuminated when building is occupied |
Fire Extinguishers and Fire Extinguisher Systems
| Fire extinguishers serviced annually by State Fire Marshal-licensed company as well as if discharged or if tampered with | |
| Extinguishers have minimum rating of 2A:10B:C and are located at an exit or on an exit path every 75 feet of travel or as otherwise required by the Fire Department | |
| Extinguishers mounted 3-1/2 to 5 feet above floor |
Electrical
| No extension cords or multi-plug adapters in use | |
| No electrical cords extending through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors, or floor covering | |
| No damaged electrical cords, plugs, or outlets | |
| 30-inch minimum clearance maintained around circuit panel |
General Fire Safety
| Combustible storage maintained at least 24 inches below ceiling (I8 inches if sprinklered) | |
| No combustibles stored in furnace or electrical rooms or below stairs | |
| Clearance maintained between heat-producing equipment and combustibles | |
| Storage maintained in neat and orderly manner to minimize fire spread and facilitate control | |
| Dumpsters are a minimum of 5 feet from combustibles; covers kept closed | |
| Compressed gas cylinders are properly secured and contents clearly labeled. |
Fire-Resistive Barriers
| Fire doors and fire dampers maintained to be fully operational | |
| Fire-resistive walls and ceilings maintained without holes, breaks, or missing panels |
Flammable Liquids
| Fire Dept. restrictions regarding flammable liquids continually observed |
Hazardous Materials
| Fire Dept. has current Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement with quantity stored and quantity in regular use |
