Life Safety Systems Kitchen Hood Review all Kitchen Hood ITM documents. The staff should be questioned regarding the operation of any fire suppression systems in an emergency. If needed, ensure Class K extinguishers are installed with proper signage.
Hazardous Areas Inspect all hazardous areas for proper door type and, where applicable, sprinkler installation or fire separation construction. Inspect laboratories for proper sprinkler systems, fire separation construction, door type, emergency eye wash equipment, flammable liquids and gases storage, and fume hood ventilation.
Fire Alarm Inspect FACP -Any system troublelights should be noted, and the facility should be questioned and investigated. Inspect all components associated with the fire alarm- smoke detection pull stations compliant throughout the inspection. Review all Fire Alarm ITM documents. Ensure all devices are individually listed on the reports. Reports for Fire Alarms shall be, at minimum, Semi-annual and annual. Additional may be required.
Fire Protection Systems Review suppression systems to determine if the system provides complete or partial coverage. Visually inspect all components and verify tags and gauges. Confirm the connection between the sprinkler and fire alarm systems. Review all NFPA 25 ITM documents. Reports for the Suppression systems shall be at least Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annual, Annual, and 5-year.
Fire Extinguisher Review and Check tags and ITM documentation. Verify that the height to the top of the handle is compliant. Verify location is compliant. Verify size is compliant. Verify the extinguisher is the Proper type for the area protected.
Generator (NFPA 110) A demonstration of the emergency power system should not be requested due to the large amount of computerization and the use of life support equipment that may be affected.
Review all Generator ITM documents. Visually inspect generator sets and ATS locations Verify EPO and Emergency lighting.
Egress Review all Emergency Lighting ITM documents. Review all Exit Lighting ITM documents. Verify all egress doors for compliance, including access control, delayed egress, and special locking arrangement doors. Ensure unobstructed access throughout the facility to public way Ensure travel distances, corridor widths, and dead ends are all compliant. Verify all exit stairs, doors, and signage for the stairs.
Rated Construction Check Fire Barriers and Building Separation if fire barriers separate the buildings. If the fire barrier is badly compromised, the surveyor can consider the buildings one building and survey them as such. Verify corridor walls are adequately constructed and maintain Fire Resistance Rating. Review audit documentation and specification sheets for Smoke and Fire-rated Construction and penetrations. Check floor-to-floor separations, corridor wall construction, smoke barrier construction, and construction and condition. Check the vertical opening construction of elevators, dumbwaiters, or chutes for compliance. Inspect smoke and fire barriers for materials, continuity, and completeness from outside wall to wall and floor above. Check penetrations and ductwork for proper sealing and fire/smoke devices. Inspect any dampers, fire, or smoke installed in the ductwork. Ensure that you inspect the above ceiling. Inspect all Fire Doors for proper maintenance. Review ITM Documentation to ensure compliance with NFPA 80.
Resident Rooms For each room inspected, check the corridor door for latching, operation, and fit into the doorframe. If applicable, the door's fire rating should also be inspected. The room's interior should be checked for hazards such as electrical outlets, extension cords, oxygen-in-use signs (posted where applicable), and portable space heaters. Wastebasket size, drapes, and cubicle curtains are checked for flammability. If the facility is sprinkled, the location of the sprinkler head concerning the cubicle curtain and walls is checked for obstruction or interference with the water spray pattern. The walls and ceilings are inspected for unsealed penetrations and proper construction. Medical Gas outlets shall be inspected. Inspect all Life Safety Systems to ensure they are unobstructed and maintained.
