Fire Safety Audit

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A Fire Safety Audit helps to ensure that proper safety elements are in place for identifying, eliminating, or controlling hazards that could pose a danger to a business and its employees.

To complete the form below, please review each question and check “Yes” or “No”. If a question does not apply, check “N/A”. A “No” answer will indicate a condition requiring attention.

 

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If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Fire Inspector at (231) 724-6792.

Fire Safety Audit Worksheet for Business Registration and the Muskegon Fire Department.

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Muskegon Fire Department
770 Terrace Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440
(231) 724-6793

INSTRUCTIONS:
Please review each question and check “Yes or No”. If a question does not apply, check “N/A.“ A “No” answer will indicate a condition requiring attention. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Fire Inspector at the above phone number.

Housekeeping
1) Are spaces, including under stairways and around heating devices kept free of accumulated combustibles?*
2) Are ashtrays emptied into non-combustible containers daily?*
3) Is the outside dumpster kept at least 5 feet away from combustible walls, windows and doors and is the lid kept closed?*
4) Are flammable and combustible liquids like gasoline, oil, etc. stored in approved containers and do not exceed a total of 10 gallons?*
Exits
5) Are exit ways and doors easily recognizable, unobstructed and unlocked during business hours?*
6) Are all illuminated exit signs and/or emergency lighting systems working properly?*
7) Are all automatic closing doors kept unblocked and working properly? Do they close and latch?*
Electrical
8) Electrical panel has a minimum of 30” clearance, all circuits are labeled, and breakers are free from tape or other devices that keep breakers from operating?*
9) Are all electrical covers for outlets, switches and junction boxes in place?*
10) Are all electrical devices properly grounded?*
11) If multi-outlet adapters are used, does the adapter have its own fuse or breaker?*
12) Extension cords are used as temporary wiring only, not in place of permanent wiring and only used for one portable appliance?*
Heating
13) Is your heating equipment in good working order and free of lint and dust accumulation?*
14) Are portable heaters equipped with automatic safety shut-off devices?*
15) If you have a boiler, has it been inspected within the last year, and is the current boiler inspection posted?*
Fire Protection
16) Are fire extinguishers properly mounted, accessible, and inspected by a certified company within the last year?*
17) Are employees familiar with the use of portable fire extinguishers?*
18) Do all apartment units have smoke detection? Are they checked periodically?*
19) Cooking ventilation hood fire suppression system has been inspected and tagged by a certified company within the last six months?*
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20) Does your commercial kitchen contain a class K fire extinguisher?*
Miscellaneous
21) All holes in walls and ceilings are patched; ceiling tiles are in place and in good condition?*
22) All compressed gas cylinders are secured to prevent falling?*
23) Is the gas meter, regulator, or exposed piping protected from vehicular traffic?*
24) Is address visible, legible, of a contrasting color, and permanently posted on building?*
25) Does your business contain a Fire Department Access Entry Key Box? If not, contact the Fire Department for Keybox Order Form. Home businesses are exempt.*
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Signature*
In lieu of a written signature, please type your name below.
Signature Acknowledgement*
Thank you for your cooperation and concern for others as well as your own fire safety.
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