Fire Marshal Inspection Checklist for Schools

• School Name

• Facility Owner/Managed by

• Facility Contact email/phone

• Inspection Date and Time

  Date

• Inspected by

• Address
  Address

Exterior

• Is the address posted near the main entrance in a conspicuous location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Knox Box provided and are keys current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each building clearly marked by letter or number?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all classrooms clearly marked by letter or number?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a 3 foot clear access to all fire sprinkler and fire standpipe connections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a 3 foot clear access to all fire sprinkler shut-off valves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Fire Lanes clear from all obstructions? (26 feet and unobstructed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Lanes marked No Parking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire department access keys current? Is access provided for exterior gates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection Equipment

• Is the Fire Alarm System clearly identified with no Trouble light showing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have the most recent copy of the Fire Alarm Test/Inspection results dated within the last 12 months? (Provide Documentation)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire sprinkler risers accessible and, if enclosed, are rooms clearly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all fire sprinkler systems been inspected in last 12 months? (Provide Documentation)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all fire sprinkler systems been certified in last 5 years? (Provide Documentation)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are commercial kitchen hood systems serviced and tagged within the past 6 months? (Including those in cafeterias and in ROP rooms)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are kitchen hoods free of accumulations of grease, are filters clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all Fire Extinguishers been serviced and tagged within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exits

• Are all exits maintained and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Are the exits clear with no obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• • Do doors swing easily? Is panic hardware working easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exit maps and exit signs posted and illuminated (where required)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all emergency lighting working? (Test prior to fire department arrival)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Classrooms

• Are classrooms occupant loads posted, where required? (Any classrooms with a load over 50)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the seating arrangement such that it would facilitate quick evacuation if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers hung 3.5’ - 5’ off the ground and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the fire extinguishers been serviced and tagged within 1 year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is artwork/decor on the wall excessive? (More than 20% of the wall space in an building without fire sprinklers or 50% in a building with fire sprinklers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ***IF FLAME RETARDENT PAPER OR FABRIC IS USED THE ABOVE DOES NOT APPLY***
  ***PLEASE SAVE THE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PAPER/FABRIC IF USED***

• Are exits clear and accessible with no furniture, equipment or supplies obstructing access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are evacuation maps clearly posted near the door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency bags clearly accessible and located near the door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage is 24” below the ceiling in buildings without fire sprinklers or 18” below the ceiling in buildings with fire sprinklers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension cords are not in use? (extension cords not allowed in place of permanent wiring)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Multi-plug adapters are not being used? (Multi-plug adapters are never allowable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surge protectors plugged directly into the wall, not interconnected or used with extension cords?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Special Use Classrooms

• For shops (auto shop, wood shop, etc.) are flammable liquids stored in an approved flammable liquid cabinet with self closing doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For wood shop, if installed, is the dust collection system being properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For shop classrooms, are oil and/or paint rags stored in a metal container with a tight fitting lid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In all classrooms with electrical equipment (machinery), gas systems (science labs), etc. are shut off valves and switches clearly marked and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In band and drama rooms, are any/all curtains/drapes flame-proof with a state fire marshal tag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Corridors/Hallways and Lobbies

• Have all obstructions or tripping hazards been cleared?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exits signs illuminated, and working, in areas serving more than 50 people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all doors in areas serving 50 or more people equipped with panic hardware?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Artwork and decorative materials on wall space is less than 20% of the total surface area in buildings without fire sprinklers or 50% in building with fire sprinklers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Public Assembly Areas (Gymnasiums, Cafeteria’s, Multi-Purpose Rooms)

• Are exit signs illuminated and working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency exit lighting working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are occupant load signs posted in a conspicuous location near the main entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is seating arranged to facilitate quick exit in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drapes/curtains and any/all decorations flame-proof with state fire marshal seal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance/Custodial Closets, Rooms or Shops

• Are oil and paint rags stored in a metal container with a tight fitting lid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage neat and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If electrical subpanels are located in these closets/rooms, are they accessible with 30” of clear space around them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Boiler/Mechanical/Electrical Rooms

• Is all storage cleared from these rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rooms clearly marked as to their purpose/use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire rated assemblies in working condition? (self-closing doors working, no penetrations in fire rated walls)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Is wiring safe and in good condition throughout the campus?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cover plates intact on outlets, light switches and any junction boxes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Throughout campus, is storage height being maintained a minimum of 24” below ceiling in buildings without fire sprinklers or 18” below ceiling in building with fire sprinklers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surge protectors plugged directly into the wall not interconnected or used with extension cords?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have Fire Drill Records and your Approved Evacuation Plan readily accessible for review?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are red emergency bags accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMPLETION

• Comments/Recommendations

• Fire Marshal Name and Signature

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