Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Personnel
Chemical Storage/Safety
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Shelving is equipped with restraints to prevent items from falling off. Racks/shelves are secured. (IFC 3404.3.3.5.2)
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NFPA Placard is present and up-to-date on room doors.
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When the chemical fume hood is unattended, the sash shall be closed. (NFPA 45-8.8.3.2)
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Compressed gas cylinders are standing up, and secured with a chain with a minimum thickness of .25", or similar restraint. (IFC 3003.5.3, CGA)
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Compressed gas cylinders not "in use" shall not be stored in the laboratory. (NFPA 45-11.1.6.4)
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All chemicals are properly labeled. (NFPA 45-9.2.3.4)
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Chemicals are dated when first opened. (NFPA 45-9.2.3.4)
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Chemicals are stored appropriate. (NFPA 45-9.2.3.2 & 9.2.3.3)
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Chemicals shall not be stored in fume hoods. (NFPA 45-9.2.3.7)
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Chemical inventories shall be maintained within the maximum allowable quantities as specified in the Code. (IFC table 307.1(1))
Egress/Corridors/Exiting
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Exits and corridors are not obstructed. (IFC 1003.6)
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Exit signage functions and is located properly. (IFC 1011.1)
Electrical/Lighting
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Electrical rooms are free of clutter and storage. (IFC 315.2)
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Electrical panels require 36" clearance in front. (IFC 605.3)
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Electrical cords are in good condition. (IFC 605.1 & 605.5)
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Multiplug adapters shall be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle. (IFC 605.4.2)
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Electrical extension cords shall not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring and shall only be used for portable appliances. (IFC 605.5)
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Electrical receptacles located near a water source shall be protected by GFCI. (IFC 605.1)
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Emergency lighting functions properly. (IFC 1006.1)
Elevator Machine Room
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Machine room is free of storage. (ASME A17.1)
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Machine room has a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A:10B:C (ASME A17.1)
Fire Alarms/Detectors (ITM)
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Fire alarm test shall be conducted semi-annually (NFPA 72.14.3)
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Smoke detectors shall be installed in each sleeping room and interconnected in R-2 Occupancies. (IFC 907.2.11.2 & 907.2.11.3)
Fire Sprinklers (ITM)
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Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems shall be inspected and tested semi-annually. (NFPA 25.5)
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Automatic Fire Sprinklers shall be installed in all R-2 Occupancies. (IFC 903.2.8)
Fire Resistance Rated Construction
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All walls, ceiling and rated partitions shall be maintained. Includes door props. (IFC 703.1)
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Fire doors shall not be blocked or obstructed. (IFC 703.2)
Housekeeping
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Storage shall be maintained 2' or more below the ceiling in non-sprinklered areas of buildings. (IFC 315.2.1)
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Storage shall be maintained a minimum of 18" below fire sprinkler head deflectors. (IFC 315.2.1)
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Combustible material creating a fire hazard shall not be allowed to accumulate in buildings. (IFC 304.1)
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Storage shall be orderly and not subjected to heating appliances. (IFC 315.2)
Kitchens
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Class K portable fire extinguisher shall be provided for commercial cooking equipment involving vegetable or animal oils and fats. (IFC 904.11.5)
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Fire extinguishing systems in commercial kitchen hoods shall be serviced at least semi-annually. (IFC 904.11.6.2)
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Inspections of hoods, fans, ducts and devices shall be conducted at intervals not to exceed 6 months and cleaned if necessary. (IFC 609.3.3.1)
Occupant Loading
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Occupant load is exceeded. (IFC Table 1015.1)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
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Extinguishers are not present or travel distance is more than 75 feet. (IFC 906.1)
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Inspections/service is more than 1 year. (IFC 906.2)
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Extinguisher is not mounted. (IFC 906.7)
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Extinguisher is obstructed or obscured. (IFC 906.6)
