Clackamas Fire District #1 Self Inspection Program Oregon Fire Code (OFC)
Access
Access No parking in the fire access lanes at any time. Even if they are not painted red. An unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet, not counting the shoulder, is required. Address numbers should be visible from street and contrasting with the building color. 3 foot clearance is required around all hydrants and fire department connection. Overhanging trees rip off antennas and equipment from the fire truck. All branches should be cut to a height of 13 6 to keep this from happening.
Access There are private and public hydrants. Private hydrants should be painted red. Public hydrants should be yellow. Contact your water purveyor if you re not sure about hydrants on your property. The building owner is responsible for the annual maintenance required by NFPA 24 for private hydrants on their land. Fire Department Connections (FDC) is where the fire engine connects to the building sprinkler system. These require 3 ft clear space around, easy access and if located on a building, a FDC sign posted above the connection when on a building. When there is more than one FDC, each FDC must have an address sign attached to it designating what system/building it services.
Access Questions (1 of 2) 1. Are the fire lanes unobstructed? Yes No N/A 2. Are the address numbers on the building, a contrasting color and visible from the street? Yes No 3. Is there a minimum 3 foot clearance around all fire hydrants and fire department connections and easy access? Yes No N/A 4. Are your trees and overhanging bushes trimmed to a height of 13 feet 6 inches above the street? Yes No 5. If you have private hydrants, are they painted red and maintained annually? (if you re not sure, contact the water purveyor in your area) Yes No N/A
Access Questions (2 of 2) 6. Is your Fire Department Connection (FDC) easy to see and have a sign on the building above it to show the location? (location can either be on your building wall by the sprinkler pipes or away from the building for easy FD access) Yes No N/A 7. If you have more than one FDC in the area, is each marked with the address it serves? Yes No N/A
Means of Egress Flush bolt (not allowed)
Means of Egress Locks & Latches Locks and latches are prohibited on exit doors, Except On the main door in Group A (300 or less), Group B, F, M, S, and churches, provided: The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked. There is a sign on the inside of the door: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED The use of key operated locks can be taken away if used improperly.
Means of Egress Locks & Latches On egress doors used in pairs, approved automatic flush bolts shall be permitted to be used, provided the door leaf having the automatic flush bolts has no doorknob or surface-mounted hardware. Panic Hardware is required when there are 50 or more people in either a group A or E occupancy and all doors must swing out from the room.
Means of Egress Locked Exits Bolt Locks are prohibited, Except On doors not required for egress in individual dwelling units or sleeping units. Where a pair of doors serve a storage or equipment room, manually operated edge or surface-mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf.
Means of Egress Hazards Storage of any kind is not allowed in exits, exit hallways or exit access ways. If you have an occupant load of 50 or more the doors must swing in the direction of exiting. The opening of an exit door shall require no more than one action to unlatch it.
Means of Egress Hazards Overcrowding not only includes too many people in a space but also obstructions in aisles and means of egress or any condition that constitutes a life safety hazard. The fire code official is authorized to stop such events until conditions or obstructions are corrected.
Means of Egress Doors cannot be decorated or hidden in anyway that creates the illusion of the door not being there. This would include full length curtains or shades. Fire doors must be maintained in good working condition at all times. Fire doors cannot be blocked open or obstructed to prevent closing.
Means Of Egress Questions (1 of 2) 1. Are exitways and doors easily recognizable, unobstructed and do they open easily? Yes No 2. If the main door has key-locking hardware as allowed by fire code, is there a sign above the door that states THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED? Yes No N/A 3. Are all other exits operable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort? (no slide bolts, pad locks, hinge locks, dead bolts or other special knowledge locks allowed) Yes No 4. Are the exits and exitways free from storage? Yes No
Means Of Egress Questions (1 of 2) 5. Are doors with self-closing hardware maintained in the closed position or NOT blocked open or obstructed? Yes No 6. Are fire doors/smoke doors maintained and in good working conditions? Yes No
Exit Signs
Exit Signs Must be Illuminated or Self-Luminous 90 minute battery backup Photo Luminous meeting UL 924 standard Readily visible from any direction. Where exit or path of egress travel is not immediately visible to the occupants the exit way must be marked and visible. Not Required: In rooms or areas which require only one exit Main exterior exit doors
Exit Signs Questions (1 of 1) 1. If exit signs are required, are they illuminated all the time or are they self-luminous, meeting UL 924? Yes No N/A 2. Do you test the battery backup exit signs monthly? (push button and ensure sign stays lit) Yes No N/A
Emergency Lighting
Emergency Lighting Emergency Lighting Means of egress shall be illuminated at all times the building is occupied. Maintained in good working order. Required when two or more exits are required. Minimum duration of 90 minutes. Not less than 1 foot candle at the walking surface.
Emergency Lighting Testing (Backup Power) 30 day intervals for not less than30 seconds. Annually for not less than 90 minutes.
Emergency Lighting Questions (1 of 1) 1. If emergency lighting is required, is it maintained in operable condition? Yes No N/A 2. Do you test your emergency lighting on a monthly basis? (push button and ensure lights illuminate)? Yes No N/A
Fire Extinguishers BAD Last check was in 1997 GOOD Last check within a year
Fire Extinguishers Travel distance to any extinguisher shall be 75 ft or less. Fire extinguishers shall be mounted on walls where they can be seen and access is unobstructed. Extinguishers shall hang with the bottom no less than 4 inches off the floor and no more than 5 feet off the floor measured from the top of the handle. Extinguishers shall be serviced annually by a trained and certified person. At least one extinguisher is required. More may be needed depending on the square footage of your area and what occupancy group you are in. Ask your fire inspector if you re not sure.
Fire Extinguishers Questions (1 of 1) Do you have your required number of fire extinguishers? (rated at a minimum of 2A-10BC) Yes No Can you get to an extinguisher within 75 feet of any portion of your building? Yes No Are your extinguishers accessible and easily seen? Yes No Are your extinguishers mounted on the wall? (minimum 4 inches from floor, maximum 5 feet high to top) Yes No Have your extinguishers had their annual service and been tagged? (per NFPA 10) Yes No
Smoke Detection Ionization 10 yr, hush button Hardwired Duo Ionization/Photoelectric
Smoke Detection Hotels, Motels, Apartments, Rental Units Hard wired smoke alarms with hush feature or 10 year battery with hush feature required for rentals, hotels, apartments with ionization detectors. (addressable fire alarm systems exempt) Battery operated smoke alarms in hotels should be tested frequently by housekeeping/maintenance. Day Care/Nursery Sleeping Areas
Smoke Detection Proper Installation Shall be installed per manufacturer s published instructions. Can be on the ceiling or the upper part of the wall.
Smoke Detection Questions (1 of 1) 1. In residential areas/hotels/motels, are battery powered smoke alarms installed with a hush feature and a 10 year battery? (Ionization detectors are required to have these features: ORS 479.255) Yes No N/A 2. Are smoke alarms present in all sleeping areas and on each level of home? Yes No N/A 3. If smoke detection is required in common areas such as corridors or part of the fire alarm system, have they been tested by qualified personnel within the last year? Yes No N/A
Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans
Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans Having a usable evacuation plan is an essential part of staying safe and making sure everyone gets out. Keep it simple. Educate employees on the plan of action. 1. Who calls 911? 2. Who makes sure the building or office is clear of people? This helps the firefighters know if everyone is out safely. 3. What routes are best to leave the building? 4. Where is the meeting place? At least 50 feet from the building.
Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans 5. If someone is unable to leave, where do they go to await the firefighters? 6. Do you have a first aid kit and where is it located? 7. Do you have an AED and are there people trained to use it? 8. Where are the fire extinguishers located and who is checking them monthly? 9. Where are the manual pull stations located? 10. List of essential names and phone numbers?
Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans Having a binder with all this information in it helps. It s easy to grab on the way out. Also, by keeping service company information in it, you know who to call when you have a problem.
Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans Fire Drills are a great way to practice the real event. Create scenarios to challenge employees to think. Do not create false alarms for the fire department. If you re not sure how to practice with your alarm system, please ask your fire alarm monitoring company. Let them know your doing a test so that they won t actually call 911 to report an emergency.
Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans FEMA and Red Cross are great resources for information on how to create your own plans. REMEMBER, safety first. That s your safety and the safety of your coworkers. Call 911 before the situation gets out of hand.
Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans Maintenance Review your safety and evacuation plans at least annually. Update personnel information. Update any changes to the building. Availability Have your plans available for all employees to look at and for the fire code official upon request.
Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans Emergency Evacuation Drills Shall be led by a competent person. Shall be held at unexpected times and under varying conditions. Shall be initiated by the fire alarm system when present. Occupants shall be accounted for. A record shall be kept.
Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans Emergency Evacuation Drills When required OCCUPANCY FREQUENCY PARTICIPATION Group A Quarterly Employees Group B Annually Employees Group F Annually Employees Group R-1 Quarterly (Each Shift) Employees Group R-2 Four Annually All Occupants
Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans Questions (1 of 1) 1. Do you have an evacuation plan and is it posted? Yes No 2. If fire drills are required, are they conducted successfully at varying times and under varying conditions? Yes No N/A 3. Are fire drill records maintained on the premises? Yes No N/A
Electrical Hazards
Electrical Hazards General Hazards Overloaded circuits Broken or missing fixtures, cover plates, etc. Shock hazards Clearance for Electrical Service Equipment Minimum 30 inches in width (or width of equipment), 36 inches in depth, and 78 inches high
Electrical Hazards Extension Cords Only for temporary use. Plugged into permanent receptacle or power tap. Serve only one appliance (except for approved multi-plug cords). Grounded when serving grounded appliance. Not affixed to structure improperly. Properly rated for what it s being used for.
Electrical Hazards Power Strips Shall be grounded and equipped with over current protection. Plugged directly to a permanently installed receptacle. Not run through doors, walls, ceilings, under rugs, etc
Electrical Hazards Questions (1 of 2) 1. Do all electrical outlets, switches and junction boxes have cover plates? Yes No 2. Are breakers in the electrical panel box labeled clearly and correctly? Yes No 3. Is there 36 clear space in front of all electrical panels? Yes No 4. Are extension cords only used for temporary use and for portable devices? Yes No
Electrical Hazards Questions (2 of 2) 5. Are extension cords grounded when serving grounded appliances? Yes No 6. Are multi-plugs with surge protection being used? Yes No 7. Is the multi-plug plugged directly into a permanent outlet? (no daisy chaining of powerstrips or extension cords) Yes No
Heat Producing Appliances
Heat Producing Appliances Portable electric heaters need a minimum of 3 ft clearance from all combustibles. Heaters shall be plugged directly into a wall receptacle or a power strip with surge protection. All portable heaters need to be labeled and listed. (such as UL listed). Candles are not allowed in areas where people stand, or in an aisle or exit. In religious ceremonies candles are not allowed to be passed from one person to another while lighted.
Heat Producing Appliances Questions (1 of 1) 1. If portable heaters are used, are they labeled and listed and turn off when knocked over? Yes No N/A 2. Are heaters located and used away from combustibles? (3 feet minimum) Yes No N/A 3. Are heaters plugged directly into wall outlet? Yes No N/A
Combustible Storage
Combustible Storage Storage shall be orderly. Not allowed in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, and electrical panel rooms. 2 feet or more below ceiling (non-sprinklered). 18 inches or more below sprinkler heads. Storage under stairs must be protected by a minimum of 1 hour rated construction, except where sprinkled.
Combustible Storage Attic and under floor spaces used for storage of combustible materials shall be protected on the storage side by 1 hour rated construction, except where sprinkled. Maintain clearance from heat sources. Keep required exits and exit ways clear of storage.
Combustible Storage Questions (1 of 1) 1. Is there clearance from the top of the storage to the ceiling? (18 inch clearance between storage and sprinkler head, 24 inch clearance between storage and ceiling in unsprinklered building) Yes No 2. Is storage of combustible materials orderly? Yes No 3. Are electrical rooms, mechanical rooms and sprinkler riser rooms free of combustible storage? Yes No
Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders
Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders Labeled Physical Protection From physical damage by guard posts or other approved means. Secured Against Falling Restraint (chained, tied, boxed). Cart. Nesting-tight mass, all have minimum 3 points of contact. Rack
Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders Separation from Hazardous Conditions Protection from heating (125⁰ F max). Incompatible materials. Falling objects. Combustible vegetation > 10 feet away. Storage Upright for containers > 1.3 gallons. Exception: Those designed for horizontal storage.
Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders Questions (1 of 1) 1. Are your cylinders protected from mechanical damage? Yes No N/A 2. If you have any compressed gas cylinders, are they secured to prevent falling? Yes No N/A 3. Is your propane cylinder stored outside? (no propane inside offices, care homes, schools) Yes No N/A
Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids
Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids Liquids for maintenance and operation of equipment inside a building in excess of 10 gallons shall be stored in liquid storage cabinets. Outside tanks shall be protected from vehicle impact. Keep weeds, debris, and combustible materials at least 15 feet from all exterior storage.
Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids Tanks need to be labeled with multiple signs. What it is (propane, gas, diesel). Whether it s flammable or combustible. No smoking within 25 feet. Turn off engine. (if you use the tank for filling vehicles) Signage needs to be large enough that it can be read from a distance and a contrasting color to the tank.
Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids Questions (1 of 1) 1. If you use flammable or combustible liquids for maintenance and operation of equipment, and have more than 10 gallons, is it stored inside of a flammable liquids cabinet? Yes No N/A 2. Are your containers/tanks properly labeled with all necessary signage? Yes No N/A
Housekeeping & Decorations
Housekeeping & Decorations Materials susceptible to spontaneous ignition, such as oily rags, shall be stored in a listed disposal container. Contents of such containers shall be removed and disposed of daily. Combustibles should be kept in an orderly manner. Nothing should be hung from sprinkler heads or sprinkler piping. Decorations should be fire retardant. Check for labels or do it yourself. Keep documentation. Decorations hanging from the ceiling should be kept 24 below ceiling. Remove if there is less than 80 inches of headroom from floor to object.
Housekeeping & Decorations Questions (1 of 1) 1. Are oily rags or similar material stored in metal, metal-lined or other approved containers equipped with tight fitting covers and removed daily? Yes No N/A 2. Are combustible decorations flame retardant? Yes No
Recycling & Garbage
Recycling & Garbage Containers shall not be placed near any exits, in any exit corridor, in or under any stairway, or near any possible heat source. Dumpsters 1.0 cubic yards or more shall be stored outside at least 5 feet from combustible buildings, openings or roof eaves. Containers over 40 gallons must be non-combustible with noncombustible lids.
Recycling & Garbage Questions (1 of 2) 1. Is garbage/recycling removed from the building each day Yes No 2. Are recycling and garbage containers stored NOT in and by exits? Yes No 3. Are recycling and garbage containers stored NOT in stairways and exit enclosures? Yes No 4. Are garbage containers over 40 gallons non combustible with non combustible lids? Yes No
Recycling & Garbage Questions (2 of 2) 5. Are garbage containers 1.0 cubic yards or more stored outside the buildings and placed 5 feet or more from combustible walls, any building openings (door, window, hvac) or roof eave lines? Yes No 6. Are recycling containers in hallways non combustible with non combustible lids? Yes No
Mechanical Hazards
Mechanical Hazards Only heaters that are listed for indoor use should be used inside. Portable unvented heaters and portable outdoor gas fired heaters should never be used to heat an indoor area. Combustible storage is not allowed in electrical or mechanical rooms. Dryer hoses shall be vented to the outside per manufacturers instructions.
Mechanical Hazards Questions (1 of 1) Are gas appliances venting correctly? Yes No N/A Are safe clearances maintained around gas-fired appliances? Yes No N/A Are dryer hoses vented correctly and is lint removed regularly? Yes No N/A
Fire Suppressions Systems & Notification Fire Alarm Panels Fire Sprinklers Commercial Hood Systems If present in your building If not, please mark No
Fire Alarm Panels Shall have annual service performed by qualified personnel. All needed corrections on annual service paperwork need to be corrected within a reasonable time frame as accepted by fire code official. When fire alarm panels are located inside of a closed room, doors shall be labeled Fire Alarm Control Panel or FACP.
Fire Alarm Panels Fire panels shall not be obstructed. Clear space of 36 inches in front of panel shall be maintained at all times. All annunciator devices shall be clear of obstructions and storage. Manual pull stations shall be clear of obstructions and have easy access.
Fire Alarm Panels Questions (1 of 2) 1. Does your building have a Fire Alarm Panel? (If No, please mark all answers N/A) Yes No 2. Has the required annual service of the fire alarm system been performed by qualified personnel within the last year? (per NFPA 72) Yes No 3. Have all deficiencies on the annual service report been corrected? Yes No 4. Is the door leading to the fire alarm panel labeled with either Fire Alarm Panel or FACP? Yes No
Fire Alarm Panels Questions (2 of 2) 5. Is clearance maintained around fire alarm panel? Yes No 6. Are strobes easy to see? Yes No 7. Are pull stations easy to see and accessible? Yes No
Fire Sprinklers Sprinkler systems shall have annual service performed by qualified personnel. All deficiencies found during annual service or safety inspections must be corrected. Sprinkler systems require service throughout the year. Please refer to NFPA 25, Ch 5 for maintenance schedule. OS&Y valves in vault outside must either be secured by chain and padlock or electronically monitored. If you re missing the escutcheon plates around a sprinkler head it needs to be replaced. This keeps the sprinkler head in the proper position.
Fire Sprinklers If the sprinkler riser is in a closed area, the door must be labeled Sprinkler Riser or Riser Room. Risers must be accessible and unobstructed. Keep storage 18 inches below sprinkler heads to allow the water spray pattern to develop. A spare sprinkler head box is required by the riser that contains a sprinkler wrench and spare heads for your system..
Fire Sprinklers Questions (1 of 2) 1. Does your building have a sprinkler system? (If No, please mark all answers N/A) Yes No 2. Has the required annual service for the sprinkler system been performed by qualified personnel within the last year? (per NFPA 25) Yes No 3. Have all deficiencies on annual service report been corrected? Yes No 4. Have the required weekly, monthly, semi-annual inspections been done per NFPA 25? Yes No
Fire Sprinklers Questions (2 of 2) 5. Are the OS&Y valves in the sprinkler vault secured or monitored? Yes No 6. Is the door leading to the sprinkler riser labeled? Yes No 7. Does your spare sprinkler head box contain at least 6 spare sprinkler heads and a sprinkler wrench? Yes No
Commercial Cooking Hoods Hood suppression systems are required to be serviced every 6 months by a certified technician. Deficiencies must be corrected. Manual pull shall not be obstructed in any way. The hood duct system must be cleaned as required by usage and fire code official. Grease baffles shall be washed daily or as needed, depending on level of grease laden vapors.
Commercial Cooking Hoods K type extinguishers shall be placed within 30 feet of grease appliance, it shall be accessible and serviced by a certified technician annually. Grease appliances shall not be moved without having hood nozzles repositioned by certified technician.
Commercial Cooking Hoods Questions (1 of 2) 1. Does your building have a commercial cooking hood? (If No, please mark all answers N/A)? Yes No 2. Has the required semiannual service for the hood suppression system been performed by qualified personnel within the last 6 months? (per NFPA 17a) Yes No 3. Have all deficiencies on the semiannual service report been corrected? Yes No 4. Is the suppression system manual pull accessible and easy to see? Yes No
Commercial Cooking Hoods Questions (2 of 2) 5. Has the hood duct system been cleaned per usage requirements, minimum every 6 months? Yes No 6. Are the grease baffles being cleaned regularly as needed? Yes No 7. Is the K extinguisher present, accessible and mounted on a wall and within 30 feet of commercial cooking equipment using solid fuels, vegetable or animals oils and fats? Yes No
Fire & Smoke Separations
Fire & Smoke Separations Must be Maintained Testing Fire doors, horizontal & vertical sliding and rolling doors. A written record shall be maintained and available to the fire code official. Tested annually per NFPA 80. Fire doors shall close from the full-open position and latch automatically. Smokeproof Enclosure Semiannual testing required, includes smoke dampers, door closures, etc. per NFPA 105.
Fire & Smoke Separations Questions (1 of 1) 1. Does your building have fire or smoke separations? (If No, please mark all answers N/A) Yes No 2. Have your horizontal or vertical doors been maintained in operable conditional and had their annual testing done Yes No 3. If you have smoke proof enclosures, have these been looked at by a certified professional as required by the manufactures instructions and the Building and Fire codes? Yes No
Self-Inspection Submission Company Name: Type of Business: Address: Phone Number: Your Name: Email Address: Comments: By filling out this form you are stating that all answers are true. Failure to correct conditions in violation of the Oregon Fire code will make you liable for prosecution. Should a fire result from such conditions, you may be liable for damages to persons or property under provisions of ORS 479.190