RCM&D Education Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Location:

• Completed by:

• Site Contact:

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

Fire Protection

• Do key personnel on site know where sprinkler control valves are and what to do in an emergency?

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  N/A

• Are sprinkler valves (tamper proof) in the open position?

  3

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  N/A

• Are sprinkler systems flow tested annually?

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  1

  N/A

• Are all sprinkler heads at least 18" clear of stored items?

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  N/A

• Is the building inspected and documented from a property conservation perspective at least annually? (Such as Fire Marshall, County Inspector, or dedicated employee?)

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Are smoke detectors interconnected with the fire alarm system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the entire building protected by an automatic, and monitored fire alarm? (Where/who - central station, 911, local only?)

  Central Station

  911

  Local

  Other

• Are fire alarm initiating devices (pull stations, smoke, and flow detectors) tested? (Comment on type and frequency).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoke/fire doors provided that adequately segregate the structure?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers properly charged, tagged, and initialed monthly and accessible?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Fire Protection Comments/Recommendations

• Fire Protection Pictures

  Media

Construction

• Is the building free of any combustible construction? (Comment on where and size of combustible construction)

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  N/A

• Are all elevated areas (mezzanines, penthouses, ramps, etc) provided with proper railings to prevent falls?

  3

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  N/A

• Is the building free of any obvious structural defects? (Comment)

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  N/A

• Construction Comments/Recommendations

• Construction Pictures

  Media

Kitchens

• Is kitchen cooking equipment properly protected with fixed extinguishing systems?

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  N/A

• Is the fixed extinguishing system being properly serviced? (Frequency, fusible links, etc) Comment

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  1

  N/A

• Are there automatic disconnects for any fuel supplies?

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  1

  N/A

• Are ventilation hoods provided with proper filtering systems and are they clean and in good condition?

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  N/A

• Are dryer lint traps kept clean?

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  1

  N/A

• Kitchen Comments/Recommendations

• Kitchen Pictures

  Media

Electrical Service

• Are computer rooms properly wired and provided with adequate electrical service?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Is back-up power & surge protection provided to sensitive electronic equipment? (LAN, PC's, phone, video, alarms) Comment

  3

  2

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  N/A

• Is extension cord use kept to a minimum and used only for temporary service?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Are all electrical cords in good condition and properly grounded?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Are GFCI outlets used on exterior outlets and near any sinks?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Are circuit breakers protected against tampering?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Do transformers and electrical panels have a 3 foot clearance maintained around them? Comment

  3

  2

  1

  N/A

• Electrical Service Comments/Recommendations

• Electrical Service Pictures

  Media

Boiler Rooms

• Are boiler safety relief valves inspected and tested monthly?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Are boiler low water cutoff valves inspected monthly?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Is the boiler and other mechanical rooms secured against unauthorized entry?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Do key personnel on site know where the boiler emergency shut off switch is?

  3

  2

  1

  N/A

• Are boiler logs maintained and on site for review? Comment

  3

  2

  1

  N/A

• Boiler Room Comments/Recommendations

• Boiler Room Pictures

  Media

Indoor Air Quality

• Check ceiling tiles, air handling units, intakes, and mechanical rooms. Are they free of excessive moisture?

  3

  2

  1

  N/A

• Do filters appear to be clean and changed on a regular basis? (Comment on filter type, frequency, cleanliness, adequacy)

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  N/A

• Is the facility free of any standing water? (Check interior sources slop sinks, plumbing rooms, etc)

  3

  2

  1

  N/A

• Does the school appear to be clean and free of mold/IAQ Issues? (Comment)

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  N/A

• Indoor Air Quality Comments/Recommendations

• Indoor Air Quality Pictures

  Media

General Safety

• Are only permitted chemicals on site (i.e.: Cleaning chemicals, lab chemicals, mercury)?

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  N/A

• Are cleaning chemicals properly stored?

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  N/A

• Are SDSs kept on site and readily accessible?

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  N/A

• Are adequate, accessible, and properly maintained ladders provided to staff so upper areas can be reached safely?

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  N/A

• Are stair treads free of defects?

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  1

  N/A

• Are sidewalks and floors in good condition and free of slip/trip hazards?

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  1

  N/A

• Are bleachers in good condition and free of defects?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces and walkways inspected regularly and prioritized for improvement? (Slips and falls are a leading cause of injury)

  3

  2

  1

  N/A

• General Safety Comments/Recommendations

• General Safety Pictures

  Media

Chemical/Science

• Are curriculum chemicals stored per a recognized system (i.e.: Flinn?)

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  N/A

• Are chemicals dated, rotated, inventoried annually, and disposed of properly?

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  N/A

• Are proper eyewash stations and emergency showers provided and in working order?

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  1

  N/A

• Are there emergency gas cutoff devices available, and does staff know where they are?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Chemical/Science Comments/Recommendations

• Chemical/Science Pictures

  Media

Playgrounds

• Are playgrounds in good condition and free of defects?

  3

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  N/A

• Is the playground accessible to those with disabilities?

  3

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  N/A

• Is the surrounding ground adequately covered with appropriate shock absorbing material?

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  N/A

• Does the ground cover extend to at least 6' from the equipment?

  3

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  N/A

• Playgrounds Comments/Recommendations

• Playgrounds Pictures

  Media

Security

• Is the entire building protected by a security alarm?

  3

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  N/A

• Is all visitor access controlled through the main office?

  3

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  N/A

• Are visitors required to sign and obtain a visitors badge?

  3

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  N/A

• Are high value areas (PC, Video, Music, etc) provided with additional security (locks, alarms, etc)? Comment

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Are security alarms monitored by a reliable source (where/who - central station, 911, local only)? Comment

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Security Comments/Recommendations

• Security Pictures

  Media

Shops/Art Studios

• Are flammable liquids properly stored and kept to a reasonable amount?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Are kilns properly located, vented and fire controls in place?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Is combustible storage kept to a minimum? (Wood, cardboard, paneling)

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Are all food stuffs kept separate from lab storage and stored properly?

  3

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  N/A

• Are materials stored safely and present no hazards to persons?

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  N/A

• Are mechanical guards provided for any power equipment (Comment on saws, planers, drill presses, etc)

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Shops/Art Studios Comments/Recommendations

• Shops/Art Studios Pictures

  Media

• Are all exit doors easily opened from the inside while the building is occupied?

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  N/A

• Are all large meeting areas (50 or more persons) provided with adequate exits?

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  N/A

• Are stairwells well lighted and free of obstructions (such as stored items)?

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  N/A

• Is there adequate exit identification (exit signs)?

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  N/A

• Are all smoke and fire doors able to close automatically in the event of a fire?

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  N/A

• Is there adequate exit illumination (emergency lighting)?

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  N/A

• Are evacuation routes identified in each room?

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  N/A

• Life Safety Comments/Recommendations

• Life Safety Pictures

  Media

Emergency Response

• Is there adequate staff trained in First Aid, AED's and CPR on each shift the building is open?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Are evacuation drills (that include shelter in place and lock downs) performed at least 10 times per year?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Is fire department access adequate? Is there appropriate coordination with the local fire department and the school personnel?

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  N/A

• Has the school met with the fire department and done any pre-planning for emergencies (within the past 12 months)?

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  N/A

• Are there redundant means of communication in place? (such as radio, cell, web, for communicating with Fire Dept, Main Office, County Government) Comment

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  N/A

• Is there an effective Procedure for handling Bomb Threats in place?

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  N/A

• Are non-exit doors (such as mechanical rooms etc) where needed, properly labelled to notify occupants and emergency responders?

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  N/A

• Do plans include relocation to a secondary place of shelter (Such as a nearby church or shopping center)?

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  N/A

• Do key personnel on site know what actions to take if an emergency occurs? (Comment on plan, utility cutoffs, coordination with EMS, Police, Fire dept., etc.) - Are entrances controlled? ID's issued to visitors?

  3

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  1

  N/A

• Emergency Response Comments/Recommendations

• Emergency Response Pictures

  Media

General Comments and Pictures

General Comments and Pictures

• Comments

• Pictures

  Media