PRE-INSPECTION CHECKLIST PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS

Exterior Yes No N/A

 Is the address posted near the main entrance in a conspicuous location?   
 Is a Knox Box provided and are keys current?   
 Is each building clearly marked by letter or number?   
 Are all classrooms clearly marked by letter or number?   
 Is there a 3 foot clear access to all fire sprinkler and fire standpipe connections?   
 Is there a 3 foot clear access to all fire sprinkler shut-off valves?   
 Are the Fire Lanes clear from all obstructions? (26 feet and unobstructed)   
 Are Fire Lanes marked No Parking?   
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 Are fire department access keys current? Is access provided for exterior gates?
Fire Protection Equipment Yes No N/A
 Is the Fire Alarm System clearly identified with no Trouble light showing?   
 Do you have the most recent copy of the Fire Alarm Test/Inspection results dated within the last 12   
months? (Provide Documentation)
 Are all fire sprinkler risers accessible and, if enclosed, are rooms clearly labeled?   
 Have all fire sprinkler systems been inspected in last 12 months? (Provide Documentation)   
 Have all fire sprinkler systems been certified in last 5 years? (Provide Documentation)   
 Are commercial kitchen hood systems serviced and tagged within the past 6 months? (Including those   
in cafeterias and in ROP rooms)
 Are kitchen hoods free of accumulations of grease, are filters clean?   
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 Have all Fire Extinguishers been serviced and tagged within the last 12 months?

Exits Yes No N/A

 Are all exits maintained and accessible?   
 Are the exits clear with no obstructions?   
 Do doors swing easily? Is panic hardware working easily?   
 Are all exit maps and exit signs posted and illuminated (where required)? Is all emergency lighting   
working? (Test prior to fire department arrival)   

Classrooms Yes No N/A

 Are classrooms occupant loads posted, where required? (Any classrooms with a load over 50)   
 Is the seating arrangement such that it would facilitate quick evacuation if needed?   
 Are fire extinguishers hung 3.5’ - 5’ off the ground and accessible?   
 Have the fire extinguishers been serviced and tagged within 1 year?   
 Is artwork/decor on the wall excessive? (More than 20% of the wall space in an building without fire   
sprinklers or 50% in a building with fire sprinklers)
***IF FLAME RETARDENT PAPER OR FABRIC IS USED THE ABOVE DOES NOT APPLY***
***PLEASE SAVE THE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PAPER/FABRIC IF USED***
 Are exits clear and accessible with no furniture, equipment or supplies obstructing access?   
 Are evacuation maps clearly posted near the door?   
 Are emergency bags clearly accessible and located near the door?   
 Storage is 24” below the ceiling in buildings without fire sprinklers or 18” below the ceiling in build-   
ings with fire sprinklers.
 Extension cords are not in use? (extension cords not allowed in place of permanent wiring)   
 Multi-plug adapters are not being used? (Multi-plug adapters are never allowable)   
 Are surge protectors plugged directly into the wall, not interconnected or used with extension cords?   
Special Use Classrooms Yes No N/A
 For shops (auto shop, wood shop, etc.) are flammable liquids stored in an approved flammable liquid   
cabinet with self closing doors?
 For wood shop, if installed, is the dust collection system being properly maintained?   
 For shop classrooms, are oil and/or paint rags stored in a metal container with a tight fitting lid?   
 In all classrooms with electrical equipment (machinery), gas systems (science labs), etc. are shut off
valves and switches clearly marked and accessible?   
 In band and drama rooms, are any/all curtains/drapes flame-proof with a state fire marshal tag?   

Corridors/Hallways and Lobbies Yes No N/A

 Have all obstructions or tripping hazards been cleared?   
 Are all exits signs illuminated, and working, in areas serving more than 50 people?   
 Are all doors in areas serving 50 or more people equipped with panic hardware?   
 Artwork and decorative materials on wall space is less than 20% of the total surface area in buildings   
without fire sprinklers or 50% in building with fire sprinklers?

Public Assembly Areas (Gymnasiums, Cafeteria’s, Multi-Purpose Rooms) Yes No N/A

 Are exit signs illuminated and working properly?   
 Is emergency exit lighting working properly?   
 Are occupant load signs posted in a conspicuous location near the main entrance?   
 Is seating arranged to facilitate quick exit in an emergency?   
 Are aisles clear of obstructions?   
 Are drapes/curtains and any/all decorations flame-proof with state fire marshal seal?   

Maintenance/Custodial Closets, Rooms or Shops Yes No N/A

 Are oil and paint rags stored in a metal container with a tight fitting lid?   
 Is storage neat and orderly?   
 If electrical subpanels are located in these closets/rooms, are they accessible with 30” of clear space   
around them?

Boiler/Mechanical/Electrical Rooms Yes No N/A

 Is all storage cleared from these rooms?   
 Are rooms clearly marked as to their purpose/use?   
 Are all fire rated assemblies in working condition? (self-closing doors working, no penetrations in fire   
rated walls)

General Yes No N/A

 Is wiring safe and in good condition throughout the campus?   
 Are all cover plates intact on outlets, light switches and any junction boxes?   
 Throughout campus, is storage height being maintained a minimum of 24” below ceiling in buildings   
without fire sprinklers or 18” below ceiling in building with fire sprinklers?
 Are surge protectors plugged directly into the wall not interconnected or used with extension cords?   
 Do you have Fire Drill Records and your Approved Evacuation Plan readily accessible for review?   
 Are red emergency bags accessible?   

I certify that I, or my delegate, have inspected the campus and to the best of our knowledge the information contained above is
correct.

_________
Signature Printed Name and Title Date

NOTE: If any items in the checklist were answered No, they will need to be corrected prior to the fire department inspection.

If you have questions about any item please contact at .

Exterior

Fire Protection
Equipment

CURRENT DOCUMENTATION OF FIRE

PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

NOT ACCEPTABLE
Exits

NOT ACCEPTABLE

ACCEPTABLE
Classrooms

ACCEPTABLE

NOT ACCEPTABLE
Classrooms

NOT ACCEPTABLE
Special Use Classrooms

ACCEPTABLE

Corridors/Hallways/ NOT ACCEPTABLE

Lobbies

NOT ACCEPTABLE
OBSTRUCTION
BLOCKING DOOR
Public Assembly Areas

ACCEPTABLE