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
{1} Chemical Storage/Safety
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{1.1} Shelving is equipped with restraints to prevent items from falling off. Racks/shelves are secured. (IFC 5404.3.3.5.2)
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{1.2} NFPA Placard is present and up-to-date on room doors.
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{1.3} When the chemical fume hood is unattended, the sash shall be closed. (NFPA 45-8.8.3.2)
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{1.4} Compressed gas cylinders are standing up, and secured with a chain with a minimum thickness of .25", or similar restraint. (IFC 5303.5.3, CGA)
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{1.5} Compressed gas cylinders not "in use" shall not be stored in the laboratory. (NFPA 45-11.1.6.4)
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{1.6} All chemicals are properly labeled. (NFPA 45-9.2.3.4)
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{1.7} Chemicals are dated when first opened. (NFPA 45-9.2.3.4)
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{1.8} Chemicals are stored appropriate. (NFPA 45-9.2.3.2 & 9.2.3.3)
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{1.9} Chemicals shall not be stored in fume hoods. (NFPA 45-9.2.3.7)
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{1.10} Chemical inventories shall be maintained within the maximum allowable quantities as specified in the Code. (IFC table 2703.1.1(1))
{2} Egress/Corridors/Exiting
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{2.1} Exits and corridors are not obstructed. (IFC 1003.6)
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{2.2} Exit signage functions and is located properly. (IFC 1011.1, 1101.3, 1101.6.3)
{3} Electrical/Lighting
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{3.1} Electrical rooms are free of clutter and storage. (IFC 315.3.3)
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{3.2} Electrical panels require 36" clearance in front. (IFC 605.3)
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{3.3} Electrical cords are in good condition. (IFC 605.1 & 605.5)
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{3.4} Multiplug adapters shall be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle. (IFC 605.4.2)
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{3.5} 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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{3.6} Electrical receptacles located near a water source shall be protected by GFCI. (IFC 605.1)
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{3.7}Emergency lighting functions properly. (IFC 604.5)
{4} Elevator Machine Room
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{4.1} Machine room is free of storage. (ASME A17.1)
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{4.2} Machine room has a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A:10B:C (ASME A17.1)
{5} Fire Alarms/Detectors (ITM)
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{5.1} Fire alarm test shall be conducted semi-annually (NFPA 72.14.3)
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{5.2} Smoke detectors shall be installed in each sleeping room and interconnected in R-2 Occupancies. (IFC 907.2.11.2 & 907.2.11.3)
{6} Fire Sprinklers (ITM)
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{6.1} Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems shall be inspected and tested semi-annually. (NFPA 25.5)
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{6.2} Automatic Fire Sprinklers shall be installed in all R-2 Occupancies. (IFC 903.2.8)
{7} Fire Resistance Rated Construction
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{7.1} All walls, ceiling and rated partitions shall be maintained. Includes door props. (IFC 703.1)
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{7.2} Fire doors shall not be blocked or obstructed. (IFC 703.2)
{8} Housekeeping
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{8.1} Storage shall be maintained 2' or more below the ceiling in non-sprinklered areas of buildings. (IFC 315.3.1)
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{8.2} Storage shall be maintained a minimum of 18" below fire sprinkler head deflectors. (IFC 315.3.1)
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{8.3} Combustible material creating a fire hazard shall not be allowed to accumulate in buildings. (IFC 304.1)
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{8.4} Storage shall be orderly and not subjected to heating appliances. (IFC 315.3)
{9} Kitchens
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{9.1} 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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{9.2} Fire extinguishing systems in commercial kitchen hoods shall be serviced at least semi-annually. (IFC 904.11.6.2)
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{9.3} 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)
{10} Occupant Loading
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{10.1} Occupant load is exceeded. (IFC Table 1015.1)
{11} Portable Fire Extinguishers
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{11.1} Extinguishers are not present or travel distance is more than 75 feet. (IFC 906.1, 906.3)
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{11.2} Inspections/service is more than 1 year. (IFC 906.2, NFPA 10-7.3.4)
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{11.3} Extinguisher is not mounted. (IFC 906.7, 906.9)
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{11.4} Extinguisher is obstructed or obscured. (IFC 906.6)
{12} Other Violations Noted
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