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Fire Prevention Checklist

1.  Is the address of your property clearly visible and marked in large numbers that can be easily seen from the street?

Yes    No       N/A
 
2. Are evacuation routes posted throughout office/facility?

Yes     No      N/A
 
3. Are evacuation procedures in place for persons with disabilities?

Yes     No      N/A
 
4. Are exit(s) clear of obstructions so during an emergency people can exit quickly and safely?

Yes     No      N/A
 
5. Is there at least one fire extinguisher within 75 feet travel distance from anywhere in the office/facility?

Yes     No      N/A
 
6. Are fire extinguishers mounted in visible and accessible locations?

Yes     No      N/A
 
7. Have the fire extinguisher(s) been serviced within the last year?

Yes     No      N/A
 
8. Are all exits identified with EXIT signs?

Yes     No      N/A
 
9. Do the electrical panels have a 30-inch clearance in front for easy access?

Yes     No      N/A
 
10. If quantities of more than five gallons of combustibles/flammables are being stored, are they in noncombustible cabinets or safety cans?

Yes     No      N/A
 
11. Are materials stored at least 1½ feet below sprinkler heads or 2 feet below ceilings where no sprinkler system exists?

Yes     No      N/A
 
12. If there is emergency lighting, has it been tested to assure that it works?

Yes     No      N/A
 
13. Are extension cords used only for temporary wiring?

Yes     No      N/A
 
14. Do the electrical receptacles have no more than two items plugged into them?

Yes     No      N/A
 
15. Are electrical cords in good repair, no evidence of fraying and no exposed wire?

Yes     No      N/A
 
16. If there is a sprinkler system in the building, has it been tested and serviced within the past 12 months?  Date of last test:  ________

Yes     No      N/A
 
17. If there is a fire alarm system, has the system been tested and serviced within the past 12 months?  Date of last test:  ________ 

Yes     No      N/A                                                                                                                                                            
18. Is the area around the furnace, water heater or any other heat producing appliance clear of combustible materials?

Yes     No      N/A
 
19. If the building has a commercial cooking equipment exhaust hood, is it free of grease accumulation and are there filters to remove grease?

Yes     No      N/A
 
20. Is there an automatic extinguishing system above the stove?

Yes     No      N/A

If yes, has it been serviced in the past six months? 

Yes     No      N/A Date of last service:  ________
 
21. Are exhaust fans clean and free of dust, grease and/or fat build up?

Yes     No      N/A
 
22. Are the areas outside and around the building free of weeds, debris and trash? 

Yes     No      N/A
 
23. Are all garbage containers at least 5 feet away from combustible walls, combustible roofs, windows or door openings?

Yes     No      N/A
 
24. Are fire drills conducted on a regular basis, with documented evidence of response and evaluation?  Date of last drill:  ________ 

Yes     No      N/A
 
25. Does the fire department have an up-to-date copy of all emergency contacts?

Yes     No      N/A

 
This checklist has been compiled from the following sources:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration

The U.S. Fire Administration

Eustis Fire Prevention