Inspections
In compliance with State Community Care Licensing requirements, Placer County Fire conducts inspections on all licensed large family day care, home care, and adult day care facilities.
Large Family Day Care Homes Description
A Large Family Day Care Home is a single-family residence licensed by the State of California to provide day care for 9 to 14 children (including those children under the age of 10 who normally reside at the home) for periods of less than 24 hours per day. Large Family Day Care Homes are intended to provide children with the same environment that is provided in a traditional home setting. Large Family Day Care Homes are classified as Group R-3 occupancies by the State Fire Marshal.
When a license request from the Department of Social Services is sent to the Fire Prevention Bureau, a Fire Inspector will conduct an inspection prior to the license being approved by the Fire Department. The Fire Safety Inspection Request form must be submitted to the Fire Department before an inspection is conducted. You can find all the required forms and information on the California State website.
Inspection Fee
Review the fee structure for associated fees.
Requirements
View an example of an approved fire alarm for state licensing inspections (PDF) (home care and large family day care).
Placer County Fire Department conducts periodic fire and 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.
Common Violations & Conducting Your Own Inspection
This is a list of common violations found during routine fire inspections. The following 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 and 17)
- 17. _____ Provide sign over main exit door stating, “This Door to Remain Unlocked During Business Hours” (H-16 and 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 inches 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 feet 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)
- 59. _____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 inches below ceiling (No sprinklers)
- 71. _____Reduce storage to at least 18 inches 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 inches 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 inches 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