Placer County Fire Department conducts periodic Fire & Life Safety Inspections on Businesses throughout the county.
There are no fees for this inspection. If you would like an inspection, please contact your local fire station to schedule. Placer County Fire Department Stations are highlighted in yellow
The following is a list of common violations found during routine fire inspections. The list is an excellent tool for business owners to conduct their own "Fire and Life Safety Self Inspection".
Exiting:
10. _____ Remove Obstruction from exit way, aisle or exit doors
11. _____ Exit Door to open without a key or any special know/effort (H11)
12. _____ Remove storage from under unprotected stairway
13. _____ Repair non-operable exit door hardware
14. _____ Remove obstructions from door required to be closed
15. _____ Remove locks or latches from doors with panic hardware
*16. _____ Place an exit sign above exit door (H-16 & 17)
17. _____ Provide sign over main exit door stating, “This Door to Remain Unlocked During Business Hours” (H-16 & 17)
18. _____ Repair non-working exit signs and exit illumination
19. _____ Post an occupant load sign in designated room
Electrical
*30. _____ Discontinue use of extension cords (H-30)
31. _____ Install permanent wiring for fixed and stationary appliances
*32. _____ Provide cover plates for all junction boxes
33. _____ Mount Remove exposed wiring or protection in approved conduit
*34. _____ Provide a 30” clear space to and in front of electrical panel
Fire Extinguishers
*40. _____ Have a fire extinguisher serviced and tagged
*41. _____Provide and mount a fire extinguisher as indicated (H-41)
*42. _____ Mount Fire extinguisher in an approved location
*43. _____ Post a sign indicating the location of the fire extinguisher
*44. _____ Provide a clear access to fire extinguisher
Fire Protection Equipment
50. _____ Remove obstruction (3 ft. minimum clearance) for access and use of fire appliances and equipment
51. _____ Secure all system control valves in the open position
52. _____ Provide 5 year certification test for sprinkler/ standpipe(H-52)
53. _____ Replace missing caps on fire department connection
54. _____ Provide sprinkler coverage in unprotected areas
55. _____ Provide spare sprinkler heads and/or wrench at riser
56. _____ Replace damaged, corroded or painted sprinkler heads
57. _____ Hood and duct extinguishing system to be services and tagged
58. _____Remove grease from hood, duct and filters (And keep clean)
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
60. _____ Provide flammable liquid storage cabinet or reduce storage (H-60)
61. _____ Provide inside storage room or reduce storage
62. _____ Discontinue dispensing of flammables by gravity
63. _____ Replace lids on all storage not in immediate use
Storage and Housekeeping
70. _____ Reduce storage to at least 24” below ceiling (No sprinklers)
71. _____Reduce storage to al least 18” below sprinkler heads
*72. _____Arrange storage in orderly manner to provide access/egress
*73. _____ Remove comb. storage from boiler, mechanical, elect. room
*74. _____ provide 30” clearance of combustibles from heating equipment
*75. _____ Remove waste and rubbish materials from the premises
*76. _____ Relocate dumpster to an approved location
77. _____ Repair holes in required fire resistive construction
78. _____ Provide 30” clearance between building and comb. growth
*79. _____ Provide approved metal container for oily rag storage
Miscellaneous
90. _____ Provide address numbering which is visible from street (H-90)
91. _____ Provide Knox box and /or keys required for Fire Department access
92. _____ Identify fire lanes at indicated locations
93. _____ Secure compressed gas cylinders (H-93)
94. _____ Other violations and comments