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SCHOOL SELF INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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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.)?<br>

Properly illuminated (regular and emergency power)?

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

FIRE DOORS

Workable, not wedged, closes completely and latches?&nbsp;

Free of obstruction (chairs, boxes, carts, etc.)?&nbsp;

SMOKE BARRIER DOORS

Workable, not wedged and closes completely?&nbsp;

Free of obstruction (chairs, boxes, carts, etc.)?&nbsp;

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?&nbsp;

Are fire drill dates recorded?&nbsp;

Do all employees and students participate in drill?&nbsp;

FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE RESPONSE

Are fire lanes painted and signs posted?&nbsp;

EMERGENCY POWER EQUIPMENT

Checked monthly under load and dates recorded?&nbsp;

ELEVATORS

Is pit free from combustibles?&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;

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?&nbsp;

HOUSEKEEPING

Is accumulation of combustible debris removed?

Are oily rags, paint rags in covered metal containers?&nbsp;

STORAGE AREAS

Are “NO SMOKING” signs posted?&nbsp;

Clear of combustible debris?&nbsp;

RUBBISH AND LINEN CHUTES

Are chute doors closing and latching?&nbsp;

Are room doors closing and latching?&nbsp;

KITCHEN

Are hoods, vents, fans, ducts free of grease and lint accumulation?&nbsp;

Are current (within 6 months) inspection reports available?

COMPRESSED GASES (NON‐FLAMMABLE)

Are there non‐flammable compressed gases at your facility?&nbsp;

COMPRESSED GASES (FLAMMABLE)

Are there flammable compressed gases at your facility?&nbsp;

FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE ROOM/CABINET

Do you have a storage room or cabinet for flammable liquids?&nbsp;

LABORATORIES

Is there a laboratory at your facility?

MSDS PROVIDED&nbsp;

HMIS SUBMITTED&nbsp;

LAUNDRY

Free of lint accumulation at dryers?&nbsp;

FIRE WALLS

Are all penetrations sealed?&nbsp;

CEILING TILE

Is tile in place throughout?&nbsp;

PAINT SPRAY BOOTH

Is there a spray booth at your facility?&nbsp;<br><br>

DRAPES AND CUBICLE CURTAINS

Are they an approved type with fire retardant certification?<br>

Are they blocking auto sprinkler heads (18”)?&nbsp;

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?

This creates a private checklist in your account.