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Principles of Fire and EMS Administration
Performance Standards Describes the Procedures for Conducting Fire Inspections
Creates a Pre-incident Plan
Unit VI Scholarly Activity 1
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: NFPA 1021 4.5.1, 4.5.2 OBJECTIVES
1. Differentiate between the various types of fire codes. 2. Classify the five types of building construction. 3. Delineate the various steps to conducting a proper code enforcement inspection.
INSTRUCTIONS On the following pages are different inspection forms. Look over the forms, and complete a pre-fire inspection at a local facility or business of your choice or within your jurisdiction. Identify any hazards that may exist. Once the hazards have been identified, list your recommendations on the appropriate form to correct those hazards. You may work with your fire officer to identify a local facility or business that would be willing to assist. However, it is your responsibility to contact the facility/business and request permission to perform a pre- fire inspection. Complete the below document, and use them during your pre-fire inspection. Save the document, and upload it for submission once you are complete. PREPARATION & EQUIPMENT: Each student will need his or her Fire Officer I Student Manual. REFERENCE SOURCE NFPA 1021 4.5.1, 4.5.2
PROJECT 10
Parkville Fire Department Inspections Department
Date________________________ Inspector__________________________
Business Occupancy
PROPERTY NAME:
ADDRESS Y / N:
PHONE NUMBER:
OWNER:
BUSINESS LICENSE: Y / N
BUSINESS OCCUPANCY FEATURES
Occupant load>100sq ft per person gross: Y / N
Egress Capacity
>0.3 inches per person- stairs, 0.2 inches per person- level: Y / N
High Rise (>75ft): Y / N
Underground: Y / N
Windowless: Y / N
BUILDING SERVICES
Electricity: ____ Gas: ____ Water: ____ Obvious problems: Y / N
Improper use of extension cords: Y / N
MEANS OF EGRESS
Clear and unobstructed: Y / N
2 Remote exits available: Y / N
Travel distance
<200ft for unsprinklered & <300ft for sprinklered: Y / N
Common path of travel
<75ft for unsprinklered & <100ft for sprinklered: Y / N
Dead-end corridors
<20ft for unsprinklered & <50ft for sprinklered: Y / N
50% through level of exit discharge: Y / N
Adequate illumination: Y / N
Exit components rated: Y / N,
Stairs and ramps have railings: Y / N
Doors swing in direction of travel: Y / N
Panic hardware-OL>100 operable: Y / N
Doors open easily: Y / N
Self-closures operable: Y / N
Doors are closed or automatic closures used: Y / N
Corridors and aisles of adequate size: Y / N
HAZARDOUS AREAS
Protected by: Suppression system ____ Fire rating: ____ Door closure: Y / N
Vertical openings- properly protected: Y / N
Ceilings intact: Y / N
HOUSEKEEPING
Areas free of excessive combustibles: Y / N
Smoking regulated: Y / N
Trash removed nightly: Y / N
Dumpster away from building: Y / N
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Adequate Number: Y / N
Proper type for hazard: Y / N
Mounted Properly: Y / N
Service contract: Y / N
Date of last test: / / Contractor: _______________
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT: Y / N
Type: Generator: ____ Lights: ____ Exit signs: ____
Monthly maintenance schedule: Y / N
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS: Y / N
Type: Sprinkler ____ Standpipe ____ Other ___________________________.
Coverage: Full ____ Partial ____,
FDC Connection: Y / N
PIV: Y / N
Service contract: Y / N
Date of last test: / / Contractor: _______________
Valves Supervised: Electric/Alarm: ____ Locked: ____ Sealed: ____ Other: _______
Location of: FDC_______________________ OS&Y_________________________
Valves are accessible: Y / N
Storage 18”-36” from heads: Y / N
KITCHEN HOOD SYSTEMS: Y / N
Type: Dry ____ Wet ____
Properly protected: Y / N
Clean: Y / N
Service contract: Y / N
Date of last service: / / Contractor: ______________
FIRE ALARM: Y / N
Location of Panel: ____________________________. Coverage: Full / Partial
Monitored: Y / N
By who: __________________________.
Service contract: Y / N
Date of last test: / / Contractor: ________________
FD Notification: Y / N
Type of initiating devices: Smoke / Heat / Manual / Water flow / Spec System
OPERATING FEATURES
Fire drills: Y / N
Documented: Y / N
Employees trained in the use of extinguishers: Y / N
Documented: Y / N
Vital records protected: Y / N
Citations or Violations: ______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Recommendations: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Re-inspection Date: ________________________________________________
Parkville Fire Department Inspections Department
Date________________________ Inspector__________________________
EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY
PROPERTY NAME:
ADDRESS Y / N:
PHONE NUMBER:
OWNER:
BUSINESS LICENSE: Y / N
OCCUPANCY FEATURES
Changes since last inspection: Y / N
Students < 1 st Grade on 1
st Floor: Y / N, 2
nd Grade on < 2
nd Floor
Occupant Load: Classroom=20sq ft per person, Shop etc. =50sq ft per person: Y / N
Egress Capacity: 0.3 inches per person on stairs, 0.2 in. per person level. Y / N
High Rise>75ft: Y / N, Underground: Y / N, Windowless: Y / N
Child prepared artwork attached to walls and < 20% of wall area: Y / N
BUILDING SERVICES
Electricity: ____ Gas: ____ Water: ____ Obvious problems: Y / N
Improper use of extension cords: Y / N
# of Elevators: ____ Fire service control: Y / N Alarm recall: Y / N
MEANS OF EGRESS
Clear and unobstructed: Y / N
2 Remote exits available (5.7sq ft on windows): Y / N
Travel distance <150 for unsprinklered & <200 for sprinklered: Y / N
Common path of travel <75: Y / N, Dead-end corridors <20: Y / N
50% through level of exit discharge: Y / N, Adequate illumination: Y / N
Exit components rated: Y / N
Doors swing in direction of travel: Y / N
Panic hardware-OL>100 operable: Y / N
Doors open easily: Y / N
Self-closures operable: Y / N
Doors are closed or automatic closures used: Y / N
Corridors > 6ft, Aisles > 30in: Y / N
Free of combustibles: Y / N
Stairs and ramps have railings: Y / N
HAZARDOUS AREAS
Protected by: Suppression system ____ Fire rating: ____ Door closure: Y / N
Vertical openings- properly protected: Y / N, Ceilings intact: Y / N
HOUSEKEEPING
Areas free of excessive combustibles: Y / N Smoking regulated: Y / N
Clothing stored in corridors: Y / N
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Adequate Number: Y / N Proper type for hazard: Y / N Mounted Properly: Y / N
Service contract: Y / N Date of last test: / / Contractor: _______________
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT: Y / N
Type: Generator: ____ Lights: ____ Exit signs: ____
Monthly maintenance schedule: Y / N
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS: Y / N
Type: Sprinkler ____ Standpipe ____ Other ___________________________.
Coverage: Full ____ Partial ____ FDC Connection: Y / N PIV: Y / N
Service contract: Y / N Date of last test: / / Contractor: _______________
Valves Supervised: Electric/Alarm: ____ Locked: ____ Sealed: ____ Other: _______
Location of: FDC_______________________ OS&Y_________________________
Valves are accessible: Y / N Storage 18”-36” from heads: Y / N
KITCHEN HOOD SYSTEMS: Y / N
Type: Dry ____ Wet ____ Properly protected: Y / N Clean: Y / N
Service contract: Y / N Date of last service: / / Contractor: ______________
FIRE ALARM: Y / N
Location of Panel: ____________________________. Coverage: Full / Partial
Monitored: Y / N, By who: __________________________.
Service contract: Y / N, Date of last test: / / Contractor: ________________
FD Notification: Y / N
Type of initiating devices: Smoke / Heat / Manual / Water flow / Spec System
Single station smoke detectors in rooms where children sleep operable: Y / N
OPERATING FEATURES
Fire drills: Y / N Documented: Y / N
Employees trained in the use of extinguishers: Y / N Documented: Y / N
Citations or Violations: ______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Recommendations: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Re-inspection Date: ________________________________________________
Parkville Fire Department Inspections Department
Date________________________ Inspector__________________________
MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY
PROPERTY NAME;
ADDRESS Y / N:
PHONE NUMBER:
OWNER:
BUSINESS LICENSE: Y / N
OCCUPANCY FEATURES
Classification: A=>30Ksq ft or > three floors,
B=3K-30Ksq ft or 2 floors,
C=<3Ksq ft and 1 floor
Covered mall: Y / N,
Anchor Store: Y / N,
Changes since last inspection: Y / N
Occupant load: Sales>30sq ft per person,
Upper floors>60sq ft per person,
Offices>100sq ft per person,
Storage>300 sq ft per person. Y / N
Egress Capacity: 0.3 inches per person- stairs, 0.2 inches per person- level
High Rise (>75ft): Y / N,
Underground: Y / N,
Windowless: Y / N
BUILDING SERVICES
Electricity: ____ Gas: ____ Water: ____,
Obvious problems: Y / N
Improper use of extension cords: Y / N
# of Elevators: ____,
Fire service control: Y / N,
Alarm recall: Y / N
MEANS OF EGRESS
Clear and unobstructed: Y / N
2 Remote exits available: Y / N
Travel distance
<100ft for unsprinklered & <200ft for sprinklered: Y / N
Common path of travel
<75ft for unsprinklered & <100ft for sprinklered: Y / N
Dead-end corridors
<20ft for unsprinklered & <50ft for sprinklered: Y / N
50% through level of exit discharge: Y / N, Adequate illumination: Y / N
Exit components rated: Y / N
Stairs and ramps have railings: Y / N
Doors swing in direction of travel: Y / N
Panic hardware-OL>100 operable: Y / N
Doors open easily: Y / N
Self-closures operable: Y / N
Doors are closed or automatic closures used: Y / N
Aisles>36”, Class A one 5ft aisle: Y / N
½ of exits are not through the check-outs: Y / N
Storeroom: < ½ required exits, Doors do not lock from sales floor, Aisle 44” and marked
with fixed barriers: Y / N
HAZARDOUS AREAS
Protected by: Suppression system ____
Fire rating: ____
Door closure: Y / N
Vertical openings- properly protected: Y / N
Atriums: Y / N
Ceilings intact: Y / N
HOUSEKEEPING
Areas free of excessive combustibles: Y / N
Smoking regulated: Y / N
Trash removed nightly: Y / N
Dumpster away from building: Y / N
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Adequate Number: Y / N
Proper type for hazard: Y / N
Mounted Properly: Y / N
Service contract: Y / N
Date of last test: / / Contractor: _______________
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT: Y / N
Type: Generator: ____ Lights: ____ Exit signs: ____
Monthly maintenance schedule: Y / N
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS: Y / N
Type: Sprinkler ____ Standpipe ____ Other ___________________________.
Coverage: Full ____ Partial ____
FDC Connection: Y / N
PIV: Y / N
Service contract: Y / N
Date of last test: / / Contractor: _______________
Valves Supervised: Electric/Alarm: ____ Locked: ____ Sealed: ____ Other: _______
Location of: FDC_______________________ OS&Y_________________________
Valves are accessible: Y / N
Storage 18”-36” from heads: Y / N
KITCHEN HOOD SYSTEMS: Y / N
Type: Dry ____ Wet ____, Clean: Y / N
Service contract: Y / N
Date of last service: / / Contractor: ______________
FIRE ALARM: Y / N
Location of Panel: ____________________________.
Coverage: Full / Partial
Monitored: Y / N, By who: __________________________.
Service contract: Y / N
Date of last test: / / Contractor: ________________
FD Notification: Y / N
Type of initiating devices: Smoke / Heat / Manual / Water flow / Spec System
OPERATING FEATURES
Employees trained in fire exit procedures: Y / N
Documented: Y / N
Employees trained in the use of extinguishers: Y / N
Documented: Y / N
Records protected: Y / N
Citations or Violations: ______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Recommendations: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Re-inspection Date: ________________________________________________
