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Awareness Checklist
Gas Services
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Check if there are gas appliances in the residence
All Gas Services Appliances and Equipment: Gas Supply line
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Gas supply through rigid pipe (iron or steel), or tubing (steel, brass or copper). FPG, Section F-2, OBO/OPS/FIR
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Manual shut-off value within 1.8 m (6 ft) of appliance. FPG Section F-2, OBO/OPS/FIR
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Leak detection must be conducted over all fittings and connections during appliance replacement or anytime supply line work is done. FPG Section F-2, OBO/OPS/FIR
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Fuel used is appropriate for appliance(s). NFPA 30, OBO/OPS/FIR, OBO/OPS/SHEM
All Gas Services Appliances and Equipment: Operations and Maintenance
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Instructions available for proper operation and maintenance. OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS/SHEM
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Warning labels (English and Official Country Language) present on combustion appliances. OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS/SHEM
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Equipment operated and maintained as intended within design limits. 15 FAM 253.5, OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
All Gas Services Appliances and Equipmen: Venting of Exhaust Gases
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Exhaust vents are installed to vent gases to the outdoors and away from intakes and windows. 15 FAM 253.5, IMC, Chapter 8, IRC, Chapter 24, OM/SHEM
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Fireplace chimney and flue constructed and installed properly (per manufacturer). 15FAM 253.5, IMC Chapter 8, OBO/OPS/SHEM
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Fireplace Chimney and flue inspected annually and cleaned. IMC Chapter 8, OBO/OPS/SHEM
All Gas Services Appliances and Equipmen: Carbon Monoxide Alarms
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Carbon monoxide alarm installed, at above eye level, outside sleeping areas in residences with any combustion appliance or an attached garage. SHEM CO Alarm Guides, OBO/OPS//SHEM.
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Check the date of installation and manufacture date to ensure the alarm is not beyond the ten year expiration utilization date. SHEM CO Alarm Guides, OBO/OPS/SHEM`
Electric Water Heater: Installation Position of Tanks
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Upright and securely anchor tanks using metal straps which are bolted using expansion bolts to a masonry wall, or lag bolts to a wood stud wall, at the top and bottom of the tank. IMC Chapter 6, OBO/OPS/SHEM
Electric Water Heater: Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves
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TPRV drain piping installed to direct discharge to floor.IMC Chapter 6, IRC, Chapter 28. OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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TPRV drain piping is not reduced, threaded at the end and has no uphill runs. IMC, Chapter 6, IRC, Chapter 28, OBO/OPS/SHEM
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TPRV drain piping has no other valve downstream of TPRV. IMC, Chapter 6, IRC, Chapter 28, OBO/OPS/SHEM
Electric Water Heater: Water Heater Supply Connections
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Supply through flexible metallic connections. IMC, Chapter 6, OBO/OPS/SHEM
Fire and Life Safety: Smoke Detectors
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Each sleeping room. FPG, Sections E-1 and G-1, OBO/OPS/FIR.
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Corridor leading to bedrooms. FPG Sections E-1 and G-1, OBO/OPS/FIR
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Top of internal stairwells. FPG Sections E-1 and G-1, OBO/OPS/FIR
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One on each floor level. FPG Sections E-1 and G-1, OBO/OPS/FIR
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Placement is on the ceiling, or alternately on a wall between 4_ (10 cm) to 12_ (30.5 cm) away from the ceiling. FPG Sections E-1 and G-1, OBO/OPS/FIR
Fire and Life Safety: Exit Signs
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Signs for exit doors in public corridors on floors with sleeping accommodations requires illuminated exit signs. FPG Section E-1, OBO/OPS/FIR.
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Directional signs must be posted if the path from the apartment is not straight or the exit is less than obvious. FPG Section E-1, OBO/OPS/FIR
Fire and Life Safety: Emergency Egress
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All apartments should have as a minimum two methods of emergency egress. FPG Section B-2, OBO/OPS/FIR
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The maximum travel distance to an exit with an automatic fire sprinkler protection is 200 feet (61 m). FPG Section E-1, OBO/OPS/FIR
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The maximum travel distance to an exit without an automatic fire sprinkler protection is 150 feet (45.8 m). FPG Section E-1, OBO/OPS/FIR
Fire and Life Safety: Fire Extinguishers
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One Department standard 10 lb. (4.45 kg) extinguisher (4-A: 40-B: C).FPG Sections E-1 and G-2, OBO/OPS/FIR.
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Wall mounted in each kitchen area. FPG Sections E-1 and G-2, OBO/OPS/FIR.
Fire and Life Safety: Lighting
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Hallways, stairways or other means of egress must have illumination properly installed and maintained correctly. FPG, Section E-1, OBO/OPS/FIR
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If emergency generator is not available to provide emergency lighting, provide battery-packed emergency lights in public spaces, hallway, stairway or other means of egress. FPG Section E-1, OBO/OPS/FIR.
Fire and Life Safety: Window Grilles
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Operable from the inside. FPG, Section E-1, OBO/OPS/FIR
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Minimum opening: 5.7 ft2 (0.529 m2). FPG Section E-1, OBO/OPS/FIR
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Minimum dimension: 24_ (61 cm) x 20_ (51 cm) and not be more than 44_ (112 cm) from the floor. FPG Section E-1, OBO/OPS/FIR
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Bars or grilles must have inside release mechanism. FPG Section E-1, OBO/OPS/FIR
Plate Glass Safety: Tempered / safety glass locations
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Entry and exit doors, storm doors, glass sliding doors must be tempered/safety glass. IRC Chapter 3, IBC Chapter 24, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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Windows located within 18_ (46 cm) of the floor must be tempered/safety glass. IRC Chapter 3, IBC Chapter 24, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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Doors and enclosures for bathtubs, showers, sauna must be tempered/safety glass. IRC Chapter 3, IBC Chapter 24. OBO/OPS/SHEM
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Stairway enclosures and handrail panels must be tempered/safety glass. IRC Chapter 3, IBC Chapter 24. OBO/OPS/SHEM
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All locations listed above without tempered glass, need safety glass or non-breakable replacement materials, or protection with barriers. Doors at ground level may be treated with a Mylar coating or with decals or markings. OBO/OPS/SHEM
Electric Safety: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
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GFI_s will be installed for exterior outlets (<6.5 ft (2m) above grade) FPG, Section F-1, NEC Section 210-8(a), OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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GFI_s installed for kitchens countertop & wet bars (all countertop outlets or those within 6 ft (1.8m) of sink). FPG Section F-1, NEC Section 210-8(a), OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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GFI_s installed for all outlets in bathrooms. FPG Section F-1, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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For 220-volt systems, installed GFI_s to trip at 10 mA. FPG Section F-1, OBO/OPS/SHEM
Electric Safety: Transformers and Extension Cords
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Transformers must be placed on a ceramic Tile. OBO/OPS/FIR
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Extension cords can not cover by a carpet or Clothed material. OBO/OPS/FIR
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Each cord must be connected to a wall outlet so that no cords are connected together. NEC Section 250, OBO/OPS/FAC.
Electric Safety: Grounding
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Impedance of the ground path may not exceed 25 ohms. Verify measuring with an ohmmeter. FPG Section F-1, NEC Section 250, OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
Electric Safety: Electrical service supply & panels
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Knock-outs and twist-outs in breaker/fuse panel(s) must have fill plates. NEC Section 110, 310 & 400, OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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Breaker/fuse panel must have a front working clearance of 30" (76 cm) wide x 36" (92 cm) deep. NEC Section 110, 310 & 400. OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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Breakers and fuses must be labeled (In English and Official Country Language) as to function/area served. NEC Section 110. OBO/OPS/SHEM
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Any outdoor service entrance, outlets and switch boxes have waterproof covers. NEC Section 400, OBO/OPS/FAC.
Electric Safety: Circuit (Capacity Circuit connectors are protected by fuses or circuit breakers having trip elements not larger than: FPG, Section F-1 and F-3, NEC Sections 210, 220 and 310. OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS/FIR, OBO/OPS/SHEM.)
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1.5 mm2 (smaller than #14 AWG, 15A) 10A
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2.5 mm2 (smaller than #12 AWG, 20A) 16A
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4 mm2 (smaller than #10 AWG, 30A) 25A
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6 mm2 (smaller than # 8 AWG, 50A) 40A
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10 mm2 (smaller than # 6 AWG, 65A) 50A
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16 mm2 (smaller than # 4 AWG, 85A) 60A
Fall Safety: Railings
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Railings installed on all porches, balconies and raised floor surfaces more than 30" (76 cm) above the floor or grade below. IRC Chapter 3, IBC Chapter 10, PE/DE, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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Sturdy supports (balusters) with no openings larger than 4" (10 cm) and bottom of railing assembly no more than 4" (10 cm) from the floor. IRC Chapter 3, IBC Chapter 10, PE/DE, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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Top of railing is 42_ (107 cm) or more from floor or grade level. IRC Chapter 3, IBC Chapter 10, PE/DE, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
Fall Safety: Stairs and Handrails
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Measure that steps have evenly-spaced risers IRC Chapter 3, IBC Chapter 10, PE/DE, OBO/OPS/SHEM
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Any open risers between steps do not have an opening larger that 4" (10 cm) IRC Chapter 3, IBC Chapter 10, PE/DE, OBO/OPS//SHEM.
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Where there are 4 or more risers (steps), at least one handrail installed (right-side descending preferred) for any enclosed stairway. For stairs open on one or both sides, a handrail is installed on the open side(s). Installed handrails are 34-38_ (86 cm) from the top of the stair tread nosing and can withstand a force of 200 lbs. (91 kg) in any direction. IRC Chapter 3, IBC Chapter 10, PE/DE, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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For open stairways, supports (balusters) no more than 4" (10 cm) apart. IRC Chapter 3, IBC Chapter 10, PE/DE, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
Fall Safety: Home with Children
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Windows open no more than 4-5 (10-13 cm) inches. OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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Furniture position away from windows and railings to prevent children from climbing over rails, OBO/OPS/SHEM...
Environmental Safety: Asbestos
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Acquisitions: asbestos inspection conducted and impact of asbestos determined. SHEM Resource Guide Section 1.2 and Post Asbestos Mgt Plan, OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS//SHEM.
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Asbestos materials identified and maintained in good condition. SHEM Resource Guide Section 1.2 and Post Asbestos Mgt Plan, OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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Maintenance and minor renovations avoid disturbance of asbestos materials. SHEM Resource Guide Section 1.2 and Post Asbestos Mgt Plan. OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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If asbestos material has been disturbed, it has been removed properly and records of removal and disposal are maintained. SHEM Resource Guide Section 1.2 and Post Asbestos Mgt Plan, OBO/OPS/FAC, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
Environmental Safety: Pesticides
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Building conditions or location are not inviting to common local pests. IPM Program, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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Background check of chronic pest problems or extensive pesticide use. IPM Program, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
Environmental Safety: Drinking Water Quality
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Tap water is potable (microbiologically safe and within acceptable contaminant levels listed in the Department_s drinking water standards).EHRG Section 3, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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If tap water is not potable, then supplemental means (e.g., point of use device such as a distiller) are used to render the water potable and quality control monitoring is done EHRG Section 3, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
Environmental Safety: Leaded Paint
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Check that only lead-free paint is applied. EHRG Section 6, OBO/OPS/SHEM.
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Visually check paint for condition and minimal damage. EHRG Section 6, OBO/OPS//SHEM.
Elevators: Elevator Requirements
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Elevator is under a service contract and service logbook is utilized and up to date. NEII-1-2000, OBO/OPS/FAC/PS.
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Elevator has a current safety certificate or review in country operations occur. NEII-1-2000, OBO/OPS/FAC/PS.
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All elevator cars have functional doors independent of shaft doors. NEII-1-2000, OMBO/OPS/FAC/PS.
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Elevator doors (car & shaft) reverse direction when an object is either contacted by the leading edge of the door or is detected by an electronic door protection device. NEII-1-2000, OBO/OPS/FAC/PS
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All external car operating features, lobby controls and hardware are intact and functions properly. NEII-1-2000, OBO/OPS/FAC/PS.
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Car operating buttons, including the emergency alarm button, function properly. NEII-1-2000, OBO/OPS//FAC/PS
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Car lights are on and bulbs or tubes are secure, NEII-1-2000, OBO/OPS/FAC/PS.
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Car service panel is locked. NEII-1-2000, OBO/OPS/FAC/PS.
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Car emergency phone is connected to a 24-hour operator. NEII-1-2000, OBO/OPS//FAC/PS.
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Car_s audible signals are operating. NEII-1-2000, OBO/OPS/FAC/PS.
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All door mechanisms are enclosed to avoid pinch/shear points. NEII-1-2000, OBO/OPS/FAC/PS.
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Assistant Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer Signature
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POSHO Signature