Inspections
In compliance with state community care licensing requirements, Placer County Fire conducts inspections on all licensed large family daycare, home care and adult daycare facilities.
Large Family Day Care Homes Description
A large family daycare home is a single-family residence licensed by the State of California to provide daycare for nine to 14 children (including those children under the age of ten who normally reside at the home) for periods of less than 24 hours per day. Large family daycare homes are intended to provide children with the same environment that is provided in a traditional home setting. Large family daycare 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 (home care and large family daycare).
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 knowledge/effort (H11)
12. _____ Remove storage from under an 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 the exit door (H-16 and 17)
17. _____ Provide a sign over the 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 a 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. _____ Remove exposed wiring or protection in approved conduit
34. _____ Provide a 30-inches clear space to and in front of the 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 clear access to the 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 five-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 the riser
56. _____ Replace damaged, corroded or painted sprinkler heads
57. _____ Hood and duct extinguishing system to be serviced and tagged
58. _____ Remove grease from hood, duct and filters (and keep clean)
59. _____ Flammable and combustible liquids
60. _____ Provide a 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 the ceiling (no sprinklers)
71. _____ Reduce storage to at least 18 inches below sprinkler heads
72. _____ Arrange storage in an orderly manner to provide access/egress
73. _____ Remove combustible storage from the boiler, mechanical, electrical rooms
74. _____ Provide 30 inches clearance of combustibles from heating equipment
75. _____ Remove waste and rubbish materials from the premises
76. _____ Relocate the dumpster to an approved location
77. _____ Repair holes in required fire-resistive construction
78. _____ Provide 30 inches of clearance between building and combustible growth
79. _____ Provide approved metal container for oily rag storage
Miscellaneous
90. _____ Provide address numbering which is visible from the 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