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
