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Inspection Checklist for Building Managers

1. Fire Alarm System: Has the fire alarm system been tested by a qualified technician within the past 12 months? Yes____ No ____ Is the alarm panel accessible? Yes ____ No ____ Power On? Yes____ No____ Is there any visible damage to the alarm system? Yes___ No ____ Heat detectors in laundry, boiler and/or storage rooms? Yes____ No____ Storage of combustible materials in locations or quantities creating an unnecessary fire hazard? Yes___ No____ 2. Portable Fire Extinguishers: Is there a portable dry chemical extinguisher available on each floor? Yes ____ No ____ (Minimum rating of 2A 10 BC) Have the extinguishers been inspected within the past 12 months? Yes ____ No ____ Inspection tags are attached to extinguisher. Yes____ No____ Tamper seals are in place. Yes ___ No ____ Extinguishers are mounted on the wall correctly and are easily accessible. Yes____ No____ All extinguishers are properly charged i.e. pressure in the green. Yes ____ No____ 3. Fire Suppression Systems: Sprinkler systems tested annually. Yes____ No____ Storage at least 18 inches below sprinkler heads. Yes____ No____ Fire pumps tested annually. Yes ____ No ____ Fire Department Connection unobstructed and caps are in place. Yes____ No____ Cooking equipment suppressions systems serviced semi-annually. Yes____ No____ 4. Emergency Lights / Exit Signs: All emergency light packs operational and maintained to provide emergency light for at least 30 minutes. Yes____ No____ Lighting is present in all corridors and stairwells. Yes ____ No ____ Is the emergency power generator tested monthly including the annual full load test? Yes____ No____ Are records kept of all testing and maintenance? Yes____ No____ Exit signs are externally or internally illuminated. Yes ____ No____ 5. Fire Separations and Means of Egress: Are there holes in any walls or ceiling that separate the corridor and / or stairwell from the remainder of the building? Yes____ No ____ Are fire separation doors blocked or wedged in the open position. Yes ___No Do the fire separation doors automatically close and latch? Yes___ No___ Are the stairwell handrails secure? Yes ____ No ____ Is the rug / floor covering worn or torn creating a trip hazard? Yes ____ No ____ Access to exits and exit doors kept clear of obstructions. Yes____ No____ Has snow or ice accumulated to block exit doors or create a slip hazard? Yes ___No____ 6. Miscellaneous: Is there a Fire Department Lock Box? Yes___ No____ Proper keys in the lock box. Yes___ No___ Is the building addressed properly? Yes ____ No ____ Is the private hydrant accessible? Yes____ No_____ Are there any accumulations of lint around laundry equipment? Yes____ No____ Is the Fire Lane being blocked? Yes ____ No_____

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May 16, 2012 - Red Deer, Alberta, Canada