Sample - Montana State University Fire & Life Safety Code Inspection

• Document No.

• Client/ Site

• Location
  Address

Checmical Safety, Storage & Hazardous Materials

• Flammable/combustible liquids not stored/kept near exits (IFC 5704.3.3.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Quantities >10 gals stored in cabinets (IFC 5704.3.4.4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No basement storage unless sprinklered (IFC 5704.3.5.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage exceeds Maximum Allowable Quantities (IFC Table 5003.1.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed gas cylinder security (IFC 5303.5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 704 Label accurate/current (IFC 5003.5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper separation of incompatible chemicals (IFC 5003.9.8)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving equipped with restraints from falling (IFC 5003.9.9)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sash closed when fume hood unattended (recognized standard)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed gas cylinders secured with chain at least .25" (recognized standard)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals properly labeled (recognized standard)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals dated when first opened (recognized standard)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals shall not be stored in fume hood (recognized standard)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Construction Features & Fire Resistance

• Fire rated construction present/maintained (IFC 703.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rated fire doors operational & not blocked (IFC 703.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exiting & Egress

• Exits, aisles and corridors free of obstructions (IFC 1030.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate number of exits (IFC 1004.1.1, 1015, 1021, 1104.24)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit signage present & operable (IFC 1011, 1104.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting present & operational (IFC 1006, 1104.5)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit corridors rated (IFC 1018.1, 1104.17)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vertical openings of 2 or more stories shall be protected (IFC 1103.4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vertical openings of 3-5 stories protected with sprinklers (IFC 1103.4.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical

• Electrical hazards (IFC 605.1, 605.6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical appliances, fixtures, cords in good condition (IFC 605.7)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Multiplug adapters per NFPA 70 (IFC 605.4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension cords not a substitute for permanent wiring (IFC 605.9)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 36" clearance for electrical panels (IFC 605.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• GFCI outlets near water source (IFC 605.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Elevator Machine Room

• Free of storage (ASME A17.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable fire extinguisher at least 2A:10B:C (ASME A17.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kitchen Extinguishing & Suppression Systems

• Kitchen hood system fuel shutoff (IFC 904.11.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kitchen hood suppression system maintained (IFC 609.3, 904.11.6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Occupant Load

• Occupant load exceeded (IFC 1004, Table 1015.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Portable Fire Extinguishers

• Readily accessible, not obstructed (IFC 906.5, 906.6)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Travel distance not exceeded (IFC 906.1, 906.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tested/inspected annually (IFC 901.6.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers must be mounted (IFC 906.7)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sprinker Systems

• Controls are readily accessible (IFC 509.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wrench & spare sprinklers available (IFC 903.3.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage

• Storage neat & orderly (IFC 315.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Combustibles prohibited in mechanical/electrical rooms (IFC 315.3.3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Attic storage prohibited if unprotected (IFC 315.3.4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Concealed space storage prohibited if unprotected (IFC 315.3.4)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage maintained, <2" ceiling unsprinkled, <18" sprinkled ((IFC 315.3.1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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