Fire Safety Self Inspection Checklist

Phoenix always rise from the flames—in a metaphorical sense. Be sure to follow this checklist so campus is safe if a fire breaks out.

• Fire extinguishers are either mounted on wall or placed in designated wall cabinet
• Access to fire extinguishers and fire alarm pulls is maintained at all times - no items are place in front of or block visibility of extinguishers or alarm pulls
• 36-inch clearance is maintained in front of all electrical panels - no items are placed in front of or block visibility of the panels
• Access to electrical panels is maintained at all times - this means there must be an open aisle area leading to the electrical panel
• Passageways leading to exits must be clear at all times - maintain an aisle with a minimum width the width of the door it is servicing
• Check EXIT lights in your area for burned out lights - please report to Facilities immediately
• Do not prop open fire doors unless some type of automatic release mechanism is in place - fire doors are identified by the plate affixed to either the inside edge of the door or the door frame. Don’t be fooled by plates that have been painted over - they are still fire doors.
• Extension Cords
  • No frayed or damaged cords allowed - no electrical tape repairs
  • No use of extension cords in place of permanent wiring
  • No extension cords run under carpet of over/through suspended ceiling
  • No extension cord trip hazards
• Power Strip
  • No power strip used in series - one strip plugged into another
  • No power strip used in combination with an extension cord
  • No power strip used in combination with a multiple plug adaptor
  • No refrigerators, copiers, microwaves, space heaters or coffee makers plugged into a power strip
• Space Heaters
  • All must be UL or FM approved
  • They must be positioned a minimum of 2 feet from any wall and 3 feet from a combustible (your desk is considered a combustible so they cannot be placed under a desk or within 3 feet of a desk
  • No use with an extension cord
• Housekeeping
  • Maintain a 24-inch clearance from all ceilings if area does not have a sprinkler system in place- this means you cannot stack items to the ceiling!
  • Maintain an 18-inch clearance below sprinkler heads if they are present
  • Maintain adequate aisle space
  • Bottom line—if an area or office has a lot of paper stacked on the floor and looks cluttered, the fire inspector will likely find a code violation