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Alarm
Systems and Evacuation Plans
Self-Inspection Checklist |
Guidelines: This checklist covers regulations issued
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) under 29 CFR 1910.164, 1910.165 and 1910.38. It applies to fire
detection and alarm systems and to fire and emergency action plans. The
regulations cited apply only to private employers and their employees, unless
adopted by a State agency and applied to other groups such as public employees.
The OSHA code for emergency action and fire prevention plans under 1910.38 is
comprehensive and covers emergencies other than fires. The ideal fire and
emergency action plan, however, should include all the requirements. Fire alarm
and detection systems installed in full compliance with existing building codes
may not have to be upgraded to meet existing code regulations. Detailed annual
testing requirements of automatic and manual fire alarm systems and fire
detection systems have not be included in this checklist. Please consult 29 CFR
1910.164, 1910.165 and 5:18-3.4(c)6 and (c)8 for additional details.
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1. Is
your facility equipped with a manual fire alarm system? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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2. Is
your facility equipped with an automatic fire alarm system activated
by fire or smoke detectors? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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3. Are
manual fire alarms provided in the natural path of escape for
areas that serve 50 or more persons? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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4. Is
the distance to any manual fire alarm no more than 200 feet
of unobstructed horizontal distance on the same floor? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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5. Is a
smoke or heat detector located in each room? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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6. Is
the detector paint free, unobscured, and unobstructed? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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7. Is
disabling, tampering, or interfering with fire detectors and the
fire alarm system prohibited? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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8. Are
fire drills conducted at least once a month? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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9. Are
records maintained on each fire drill including the (a)
date of the drill, (b) time of the drill, (c) weather conditions,
(d) number of occupants evacuated, and (e) total time
for evacuation? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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10. Are
all building occupants evacuated in each fire drill? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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11. Are
all alarm and fire-detection systems maintained in operating
condition except when undergoing repair or maintenance?
[29 CFR 1910.164(c)(1) and 1910.165(d)(1)]
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Y N N/A
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12. Is
the servicing, maintenance, and testing of fire-detection systems
(including cleaning and necessary sensitivity adjustments)
performed only by people trained in the operation
and function of the system? [29 CFR 1910.164(c)(4)]
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Y N N/A
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13. Are
fire detectors cleaned of dirt, dust, or other particulates at
regular periodic intervals? [29 CFR 1910.164(c)(5)]
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Y N N/A
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14. Are
fire-detection systems that are installed outdoors or in
corrosive atmospheres protected from corrosion? [29
CFR 1910.164(d)(1)]
Note: A canopy, hood, or other suitable
protection must be provided.
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Y N N/A
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15. Is
fire-detection equipment protected from mechanical or physical
impact that might render it inoperable? [29
CFR 1910.164(d)(2)]
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Y N N/A
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16. Has
an approved fire safety plan been distributed to all building
occupants?
[recommended] |
Y N N/A
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17. Does
the approved fire safety plan include (a) the location of the
nearest exits and fire alarms, (b) the procedures to be followed
when a smoke or fire alarm sounds, and (c) the procedures
to be followed in the event of fire or smoke?
[recommended] |
Y N N/A
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18. Is
the evacuation plan conspicuously posted on every floor for
the occupants' use? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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19. Is
the evacuation plan maintained to reflect changes in the use
and arrangement of the building? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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20. Are
all teachers trained in the duties they are to perform under
the evacuation plan? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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21. Are
all occupants familiar with the location of the nearest fire alarm
manual pull station? [recommended]
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Y N N/A
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22. Can
the alarm be perceived above ambient noise or light levels
by everyone in the area? [29 CFR 1910.165(b)(2)]
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Y N N/A
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23. Are
alarms distinctive and recognizable as a signal to evacuate
the building or to perform actions designated under the
emergency action plan? [29 CFR 1910.165(b)(3)]
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Y N N/A
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24. Are
manually operated actuation devices that are used in conjunction
with alarm systems unobstructed, conspicuous, and
readily accessible? [29 CFR 1910.165(e)]
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Y N N/A
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25. Is a
written fire prevention plan available that includes the following
items? [29 CFR 1910.38(a)(2)]
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Emergency escape procedures, signals, and
routes
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Procedures for designated employees who
must
remain in the facility to shut down equipment before they evacuate
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Procedures to account for all building
occupants
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Rescue and medical duties
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Preferred mechanisms for building
occupants to report emergencies
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Names and job titles of people who can be
contacted for more information regarding evacuation plans
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Y N N/A
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26. Is a
written fire prevention plan available that includes the following
items? [29 CFR 1910.38(b)(2)]
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A list of major fire hazards and their
proper handling and storage procedures
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Potential ignition sources (such as
welding and smoking) and their control procedures
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The type of fire protection equipment or
systems that can control a fire
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The names and titles of personnel
responsible for maintaining equipment and systems installed to prevent
or control ignitions or fires
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The names and titles of personnel
responsible for control of fuel-source hazards
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Housekeeping procedures as they relate to
preventing
the accumulation of flammable and combustible waste materials |
Y N N/A
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27. Are
the written emergency and fire prevention plans made available
to building occupants for review? [29
CFR 1910.38(a)(5)(iii) and (b)(4)(ii)]
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Y N N/A
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28. Has
training been provided to designated employees to help with
the safe and orderly emergency evacuation of all building
occupants? [29 CFR 1910.38(a)(5)(i)]
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Y N N/A
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29. Has
the emergency and fire prevention plan been reviewed with
all new and current building occupants? [29
CFR 1910.38(a)(5)(ii) and (b)(4)(ii)]
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Y N N/A
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