PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT

SCHOOL SELF INSPECTION CHECKLIST

SCHOOL SELF INSPECTION

• FIRE CONTROL ROOM

• Is key box, with a minimum or 3 sets of keys, provided for Fire Department use? - If yes, do they open the doors?

• Is there a set of floor plans for the building? Blue Prints?

• Is there a list of mobility impaired for the school?

• Is there a map showing the water, gas, and electrical shut‐off?

• Is the fire alarm panel clear of all troubles and supervisory signals?

• Is there a list of 24 hour emergency phone numbers?

• FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDPIPE AND AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER CONNECTIONS

• Are Fire Department connections operational (swivel freely)? 

• Are Fire Department connections free of debris? They should have caps

• Is access unobstructed (not blocked by vehicles, storage, bushes, etc.)? 

• Are caps in place (to prevent thread damage)? 

• Are Interim Life Safety Measures that consist of the following being adhered to? - auto sprinkler, wet standpipe, dry standpipe, auto sprinkler – wet standpipe

• AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM

• Tested as required within past year by approved company. 

• Are current inspection reports available? 

• FIRE PUMP

• Do you have a fire pump at your facility? 

• Are current Inspection reports available? 

• FIRE ALARM PULL BOXES AND COMPLETE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

• Is access to pull boxes unobstructed (storage, cabinets, boxes, etc.)? 

• Used for fire drill?

• Fire alarm and detectors tested within past year by approved company?

• Are current inspection reports available? 

• EVACUATION PLANS /LOCK DOWN PLANS

• Are posted in all areas where employees assemble (class rooms, office area, break area, kitchen, laundry, engineering, etc.)?

• Is evacuation map posted?

• Lock down plan reviewed and approved

• Knox box /lock for gates and building access provided

• FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

• Serviced as required with a tag dated within one year? 

• FIRE HYDRANT

• Is access unobstructed (not blocked by vehicles, storage, bushes, etc.)? 

• If hydrant is private, has testing been completed? 

• If hydrant is private, is the bonnet painted white? 

• COORIDORS AND EXITS

• Corridors and exits free obstruction/storage (chairs, cabinets, boxes, carts, etc.)?

• Exit doors workable (no chains, bars, illegal locks, etc.)?

• Exit signs illuminated (regular and emergency power)? 

• EXIT STAIRWAYS 

• Check doors at each floor level - a. Do doors close automatically and latch securely? b. Do doors unlock on alarm? c. Are doors kept closed and latched (no wedges/kick stops)?

• Free of obstruction/storage (boxes, ladders, cabinets etc.)?
  

• Properly illuminated (regular and emergency power)?

• Identification signs posted in stairwells? (four or more stories)

• FIRE DOORS

• Workable, not wedged, closes completely and latches? 

• Free of obstruction (chairs, boxes, carts, etc.)? 

• SMOKE BARRIER DOORS

• Workable, not wedged and closes completely? 

• Free of obstruction (chairs, boxes, carts, etc.)? 

• EVACUATION PLANS

• Posted in all areas where employees assemble (class rooms, office area, break area, kitchen, laundry, maintenance office, etc.)?

• FIRE DRILLS

• Are drills being conducted as required? 

• Are fire drill dates recorded? 

• Do all employees and students participate in drill? 

• FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE RESPONSE

• Are fire lanes painted and signs posted? 

• EMERGENCY POWER EQUIPMENT

• Checked monthly under load and dates recorded? 

• ELEVATORS

• Is pit free from combustibles? 

• Is sign posted on each floor (except first floor) at elevator recall button “In Case of Fire Do Not Use Elevator, Use Stairwell”

• Is key provided in key box for Fire Department use?

• ELECTRICAL  

• Frayed cords or unauthorized extension cords in use?

• Wall plates on all outlets?

• Are Electrical panels unobstructed; 30” wide, 36” depth and 78” in height?

• HEATING /AIR HANDLING/ MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ROOMS

• Free of combustible debris and storage?

• WELDING CART AND SWEATING UNIT

• Is there a welding cart or sweating unit onsite? 

• HOUSEKEEPING

• Is accumulation of combustible debris removed?

• Are oily rags, paint rags in covered metal containers? 

• STORAGE AREAS

• Are “NO SMOKING” signs posted? 

• Clear of combustible debris? 

• RUBBISH AND LINEN CHUTES

• Are chute doors closing and latching? 

• Are room doors closing and latching? 

• KITCHEN

• Are hoods, vents, fans, ducts free of grease and lint accumulation? 

• Are current (within 6 months) inspection reports available?

• COMPRESSED GASES (NON‐FLAMMABLE)

• Are there non‐flammable compressed gases at your facility? 

• COMPRESSED GASES (FLAMMABLE)

• Are there flammable compressed gases at your facility? 

• FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE ROOM/CABINET

• Do you have a storage room or cabinet for flammable liquids? 

• LABORATORIES

• Is there a laboratory at your facility?

• MSDS PROVIDED 

• HMIS SUBMITTED 

• LAUNDRY

• Free of lint accumulation at dryers? 

• FIRE WALLS

• Are all penetrations sealed? 

• CEILING TILE

• Is tile in place throughout? 

• PAINT SPRAY BOOTH

• Is there a spray booth at your facility? 
  
  

• DRAPES AND CUBICLE CURTAINS

• Are they an approved type with fire retardant certification?
  

• Are they blocking auto sprinkler heads (18”)? 

• CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATIONS (REMODELING), OR DEMOITION OF A BUILDING

• Is remodeling being conducted?

• Are Interim Life Safety Measures that consist of the following being adhered to?