Coastal Carolina University Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspection

• Client

• Annual Inspection Year

• Inspection Title

• Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Personnel Present during Inspection

• Report prepared by

General Information

• Nature of Inspection

  Routine

  Requested

  Reported Violation

• Occupancy Classification

  Select Assembly Business Educational Factory High-Hazard Instiutional Mercantile Residential Storage Miscellaneous

  • Assembly
  • Business
  • Educational
  • Factory
  • High-Hazard
  • Instiutional
  • Mercantile
  • Residential
  • Storage
  • Miscellaneous

• Prior Violations Corrected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Responsible Party Contact Information

1.0- Fire Alarm System

• 1.1- Records on file for fire alarm system? (IFC 2015 edition 107.3 Record keeping)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2- Fire alarm system tested annually? (NFPA 72 2013 edition Table 14.4.3.2 Visual Inspection and IFC 2015 edition 907.8.2 Testing) <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3- Fire alarm room labeled? (IFC 2015 edition 509.1 Identification)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4- Fire alarm room accessible with no obstructions? (IFC 2015 edition 509.2 Equipment access)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5- Fire alarm system in operation with no troubles in the system? (IFC 2015 edition 901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6- 2 way communications inspected and tested at areas of refuge documentation on site? (IFC 2015 edition Section 1009 Accessible Means of Egress)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.7- Manual alarm boxes unobstructed? (IFC 2015 edition 907.4.2.6 Unobstructed/unobscured)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0- Fire Suppression System

• 2.1- Records on file for sprinkler testing? (IFC 2015 edition 107.3 Record keeping)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2- Sprinkler system tested annually? (NFPA 25 2014 edition Table 5.1.1.2 Summary of Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing and Maintenance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3- Sprinkler 5 year testing of piping for MIC and flush of system? (NFPA 25 2014 edition Table 5.1.1.2 Summary of Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing and Maintenance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4- Inspection of standpipe and hose systems conducted per NFPA 25? (NFPA 25 2014 edition Table 6.1.1.2 Summary of Standpipe and Hose Systems)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5- Wet sprinkler system inspected monthly by competent person? (NFPA 25 2014 edition Table 5.1.1.2 Summary of Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing and Maintenance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6- Dry sprinkler system inspected weekly by competent person? (NFPA 25 2014 edition Table 5.1.1.2 Summary of Sprinkler System Inspection, Testing and Maintenance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.7- Fire pump tested (Run)? Weekly for diesel, Monthly for electric. (NFPA 25 2014 edition Table 8.1.2 Alternative Fire Pump Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Procedures/ IFC 2015 edition 913.5 Testing and maintenance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.8- Fire sprinkler room labeled? (IFC 2015 edition 509.1 Identification)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.9- Fire sprinkler riser room unobstructed? (IFC 2015 edition 509.2 Equipment access)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.10- Fire sprinkler system in operation? (IFC 2015 edition 901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.11- FDC in proper working order and signage provided? (IFC 2015 edition 912.2.2 Existing buildings)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.12- FDC is accessible for fire hoses? (IFC 2015 edition 912.4 Access)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0- Emergency Lighting & Exit Signage

• 3.1- Emergency equipment tested monthly and documented? (IFC 2015 edition 604.6.1.1 Activation test record)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2- Emergency lighting system, battery-powered, 90 minute test completed and documented? (IFC 2015 edition 604.6.2 Power test)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3- Emergency exit signs in working condition? (IFC 2015 edition 1013.1 Where required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4- Emergency exit lights illuminating means of egress? (IFC 2015 edition 1008.2 Illumination required/1008.3 Emergency power for illumination)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0- Fire Extinguishers

• 4.1- Fire Extinguisher unobstructed? (IFC 2015 edition 906.6 Unobstructed and unobscured)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2- If Fire Extinguisher is obstructed visually, is there signage provided to indicate location? (IFC 2015 edition 906.6 Unobstructed and unobscured)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3- Fire Extinguisher mounted on wall or within approved unlocked cabinet? (IFC 2015 edition 906.7 Hangers and brackets/906.8 Cabinets)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4- Fire Extinguisher mounted no more than 60 inches above floor and less than 4 inches to the floor? (IFC 2015 edition 906.9.1 Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less/906.9.3 Floor clearance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5- Fire Extinguisher serviced monthly and annually? (NFPA 10 2013 edition 7.2.1 Inspection Frequency)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6- Fire Extinguisher with minimum rating of 2A-10BC provided within 75 foot travel distance from any location on a single floor? (IFC 2015 edition Table 906.3(1))

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7- Class K Fire Extinguisher mounted within 30 feet of commercial hood equipment using grease latent vapors? (IFC 2015 edition 906.1 Where required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0- Means of Egress

• 5.1- Means of egress path unobstructed? (IFC 2015 edition 1003.6 Means of egress continuity)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2- Means of egress components unobstructed? (IFC 2015 edition 1031.3 Obstructions)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3- Exit doors are unobstructed? (IFC 2015 edition 1031.2 Reliability/1031.3 Obstructions)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4- Exit doors unlocked during occupied hours? (IFC 2015 edition 1010.1.9.3 Locks and latches)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5- Exit doors open within required limits? (IFC 2015 edition 1010.1.3 Door opening force)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6- Doors with self-closing devices working properly? (IFC 2015 edition 703.2.2 Hold open devices and closers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7- Doors required for panic hardware for Group A and E with 50 occupants or more? (IFC 2015 edition 1010.1.10 Panic and fire exit hardware)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8- Aisles in assembly occupancy unobstructed? (IFC 2015 edition 1018.1 General)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.9- Corridors unobstructed? (IFC 2015 edition 1020.3 Obstruction)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10- Maximum occupant load signs provided for assembly spaces? (IFC 2015 edition 1004.3 Posting of occupant load)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0- Electrical

• 6.1- Working space of not less than 30 inches wide, 36 inches deep and 78 inches high provided in front of electrical service equipment with no storage in space? (IFC 2015 edition 605.3 Working space and clearance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2- Circuit breaker labeled? (NFPA 70E 2015 edition 205.12/ IFC 2015 edition 509.1.1 Utility Identification)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3- Electrical switches and plates not broken? (IFC 2015 edition 605.6 Unapproved conditions)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4- No open wiring splices? (IFC 2015 edition 605.6 Unapproved conditions)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5- Extension cords not a substitute for permanent wiring? (IFC 2015 edition 605.5 Extension cords)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6- Power taps or extension cords not extending through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, nor be subject to environmental or physical damage? (IFC 2015 edition 605.4.3 Installation)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.7- Power taps directly connected to permanently installed receptacle? (IFC 2015 edition 605.4.2 Power supply)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.8- Power taps listed under UL 1363, polarized grounded and equipped with over current protection? (IFC 2015 edition 605.4.1 Power tap design)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.9- Space heaters within 3 feet of combustible materials? (IFC 2015 edition 605.10.4 Prohibited areas)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.10- No use of space heaters without approval of Fire Safety Division and Facilities Maintenance-Electrical? (CCU Policy FINA 703)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.11- Door labels in place for electrical mechanical, generator and furnace rooms? (IFC 2015 edition 605.3.1 Labeling)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.12- No electrical hazard conditions present? (IFC 2015 edition 605.1 Abatement of electrical hazards)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0- Commercial Cooking Hood System

• 7.1- Cooking hood system maintained in proper working order? (IFC 2015 edition 609.3 Operations and maintenance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2- Cooking hood system serviced within approved intervals? (IFC 2015 edition 609.3.3 Cleaning)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3- Automatic fire suppression system protecting cooking system serviced on 6 month interval? (IFC 2015 edition 904.12.6.2 Extinguishing system service)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4- Cooking devices properly installed under hood system and nozzles? (IFC 2015 edition 609.2 Where required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5- Appliances are properly connected and vented? (IFC 2015 edition 609.3.1 Ventilation system)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6- Hood system free of excessive grease build up? (IFC 2015 edition 609.3.3.2 Grease accumulation)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.7- Chains located on gas fueled equipment? (NFPA 54 2015 edition 9.6.1.4 Restraint/ IFC 2015 edition 609.4 Appliance connection to building piping)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0- Storage

• 8.1- No combustible materials stored near ignition sources? (IFC 2015 edition 315.3 Storage in buildings)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2- No storage of combustible materials in exit stairwells? (IFC 2015 edition 315.3.2 Means of egress)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3- No storage of combustible materials in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms or electrical rooms? (IFC 2015 edition 315.3.3 Equipment rooms)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4- Combustible materials not stored under grandstands or bleachers? (IFC 2015 edition 1029.1.1.1 Spaces under grandstands and bleachers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5- No storage of combustible materials within 18 inches of ceiling in sprinklered building and 24 inches in non-sprinklered buildings? (IFC 2015 edition 315.3.1 Ceiling clearance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6- Storage is orderly with stable stacks? (IFC 2015 edition 315.3 Storage in buildings)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7- Attic, concealed spaces or under floor storage protected by 1 hour fire resistant rated construction or sprinkler system? (IFC 2015 edition 315.3.4 Attic, under-floor and concealed spaces)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0- Hazardous Materials

• 9.1- LP gas not stored near means of egress and in proper quantity? (IFC 2015 edition 6109.4 Separation from means of egress)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2- Hazardous materials stored in proper containers and labeled? (IFC 2015 edition 5001.3.3 Performance requirements/ 5003.5 Hazardous materials identification signs)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3- Compressed gas cylinders marked properly? (IFC 2015 edition 5303.4 Marking)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4- Compressed gas cylinders secured to prevent falling? (IFC 2015 edition 5303.5 Security/ 5303.5.3 Securing compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5- Flammable liquids stored within proper cabinets and quantities(10 gallons or more)? (IFC 2015 edition 5704.3.4.4 Liquids for maintenance and operation of equipment)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.6- Flammable liquid cabinets UL 1275 listed? (IFC 2015 edition 5704.3.2.1.1 Materials)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0- Fire Service Features

• 10.1- Fire lanes unobstructed? (IFC 2015 edition 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2- Fire hydrant unobstructed? (IFC 2015 edition 507.5.4 Obstruction)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3- Clear space of 3 feet around fire hydrant? (IFC 2015 edition 507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4- Street signage present? (IFC 2015 edition 505.2 Street or road signs)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5- Address numbers posted on building 4 inches in height with contrasting color? (IFC 2015 edition 505.1 Address identification)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6- Knox box located at entrance to building? (IFC 2015 edition 506.1 Where required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7- All keys required to access building entrance and common areas are provided and working? (IFC 2015 edition 596.2 Key box maintenance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.0- Protective Openings

• 11.1- All smoke and fire rated barriers are intact with no penetrations? (IFC 2015 edition 703.1 Maintenance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2- All applications of fire caulking are labeled? (IFC 2015 edition 703.2 Opening protectives)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3- Fire dampers tested every 4 years? (NFPA 80 2016 edition 19.5.1 Testing Frequency)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4- Fire doors tested annually? (NFPA 80 2016 edition 5.2.4 Periodic Inspection and Testing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.0 Miscellaneous

• 12.1- No grilles on balconies? (IFC 2015 edition 308.1.4 Open-flame cooking devices)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2- Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan on site? (IFC 2015 edition 403.2 through 403.12.3.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3- Emergency Evacuation Drill records on site? (IFC 2015 edition 405.5 Record keeping)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4- Employees training records on file for training on fire evacuation and safety plans? (IFC 2015 edition 406 Employee Training & Response Procedures)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.5- No additional code violations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Inspection Information

• Re-inspection within 45 calendar days but not less than 30 days after receipt of inspection unless otherwise noted. All deficiencies shall be corrected within 30 days of receipt of this inspection unless a requested extension in writing is approved by the Fire Safety Division. An appeal may be requested through writing to the South Carolina State Fire Marshal Appeals Advisory Panel within 30 days of receipt of this inspection report. Fire Marshal Appeals Advisory Panel application can be found at the following website address: www.scfiremarshal.llronline.com/index.asp?file=FMAAP.htm. This report does not imply that the occupancy is safe from fire or that all code violations have been identified.

• Contact information for scheduling a re-inspection: Coastal Carolina University Department of Public Safety: Fire Safety Division, 107 Founders Drive, Sands Hall, Room 122 Conway, SC 29526, (843) 349-6563

• Fire Inspector Conducting Inspection

  Sign

• Fire Inspector's South Carolina Resident Fire Marshal Credential Number

  Select FCF.2598 FCF.2991 FCF.3020

  • FCF.2598
  • FCF.2991
  • FCF.3020