• IFC 2021 Inspection

    Business Building Inspection Form
  • Date of Inspection*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Exterior

  • Fire Lanes marked/unobstructed (IFC 503.3, 503.4)
  • Are address numbers for the building visible from the street (IFC 505.1)
  • Fire hydrants/water supply accessible (IFC 508)
  • Combustible accumulations/storage acceptable (IFC 304.2, IFC 315.3)
  • F.D. key box present/maintained (IFC 506)
  • F.D. connections visible/maintained (IFC 912)
  • Gas meter/piping protected against impact (IFC 312, 603.9)
  • Dumpsters are outside and 5 ft. or more from combustible walls, openings or combustible roof eave lines. (IFC 304.3.3)
  • EXIT FEATURES/MEANS OF EGRESS:

  • Adequate number of exits (IFC 1004.4, 1015, 1019, 1027.23)
  • Exits, aisles, & corridors free of obstructions (IFC 1028.3)
  • Exit doors open from inside (IFC 1008.1.8)
  • Exit signs present (IFC 1011, 1027.3)
  • Emergency lighting present & operational (IFC 1006, 1027.5)
  • Interior finish acceptable (IFC 803, 804)
  • Exit corridors rated (IFC 1017.1, 1027.17.1)
  • CONSTRUCTION FEATURES:

  • Fire rated construction present/maintained (IFC 703.1)
  • Incidental use areas separated/sprinklered (IFC 705.3)
  • Rated fire doors operational (IFC 703.2)
  • Vertical openings protected (IFC 704.2)
  • STORAGE:

  • Storage neat and orderly (IFC 315.2)
  • Combustible storage prohibited in electrical equipment rooms, restrictions apply in boiler/mechanical rooms (IFC 315.2.3)
  • Attic storage (IFC 315.2.4)
  • Storage maintained [2’ below ceiling un-sprinklered, 18” sprinklered] (IFC 315.2.1)
  • Rubbish/waste subject to spontaneous ignition shall be disposed of daily and in listed container (IFC 304.3.1)
  • FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS:

  • Safety containers if used (IFC 3405.2.4)
  • Not stored/kept near exits (IFC 3404.3.3.3)
  • No sources of ignition (IFC 3404.2.4)
  • Quantities >10 gals in cabinet (IFC 3404.3.4.4)
  • No basement storage unless sprinklered (IFC 3404.3.5.1)
  • Adequate ventilation (IFC 3405.3.7.5.1)
  • FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:

  • Readily accessible (IFC 906.5)
  • Travel distance not exceeded (IFC 906.1, 906.3)
  • Tested/inspected at least annually (IFC 901.6.1)
  • HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:

  • Compressed gas cylinders secured (IFC 3003.5)
  • Rooms/areas properly labeled (IFC 2703.5)
  • Acceptable quantities (IFC 2703.1.1)
  • Separation of incompatible materials (IFC 2703.9.8)
  • UTILITY/MECHANICAL/HVAC:

  • Shut off valves present on gas appliances (IFC 603.1)
  • Approved piping, connections & appliances used (IFC 603.1.2)
  • Combustion air supply/venting present (IFC 603.1)
  • Adequate clearance between combustibles and appliances (IFC 305.1, 603.5.3)
  • Commercial hood ducts/filters are clean (IFC 904.11.6.3)
  • SPRINKLER SYSTEM:

  • Coverage is adequate (IFC 903.3.1)
  • Controls are readily accessible (IFC 903.3.1)
  • Valves locked open (IFC 903.4.4)
  • System and valves supervised [>20 sprinklers new, ≥ 100 in existing] (IFC 903.4)
  • Heads in good condition (IFC 903.3.1)
  • Wrench/spare sprinklers present (IFC 903.3.1)
  • Tested/inspected at least annually (IFC 901.6.1)
  • Riser/pump rooms labeled (IFC 510.1)
  • FIRE ALARM & DETECTION SYSTEMS:

  • Control panel/annunciator panel in normal condition [no trouble or alarm conditions] (IFC 901.6, 901.7)
  • Detectors properly installed (IFC 907)
  • Tested/inspected at least annually (IFC 907.20)
  • Fire alarm system installed where required (IFC 907.2.9, 907.3.5)
  • OTHER FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:

  • Standpipes needed (IFC 905)
  • Standpipes/hose in good condition (IFC 905.2)
  • Adequate coverage (IFC 905.2)
  • Hood system fuel shutoff present (IFC 904.11.2)
  • Hood system properly maintained/serviced (IFC 904.11.6)
  • ELECTRICAL:

  • No electrical hazards (IFC 605.1, 605.6)
  • Appliances/fixtures in good condition (IFC 605.7)
  • Overcurrent protection present (IFC 605.1)
  • Power taps not used (IFC 605.4)
  • Extension cords not substituted for fixed wiring (IFC 605.5)
  • Power strips properly used (IFC 605.4)
  • Access/clearance to electrical panels (IFC 605.3)
  • Electrical Rooms labeled (IFC 605.3.1)
  • Results

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  • This checklist is intended as a guide to assist fire inspection personnel in identifying general fire and life safety hazards, other possible code requirements may apply. Please refer to other checklists for information on certain occupancies/topics.

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