Inspection
Fire Safety Inspection
An inspection of a building's fire-protection systems — alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, exits, fire doors — to verify compliance with fire codes.
What is a Fire Safety Inspection?
A fire safety inspection verifies that a building's fire-protection systems are in working order and that the building complies with fire codes. It is required annually for most commercial buildings.
What it Covers
- Fire alarm systems (test, batteries, sound levels)
- Sprinkler systems (valves, heads, pressures)
- Fire extinguishers (inspection tags, pressures)
- Means of egress (exits, signage, lighting)
- Fire doors (self-closing, ratings)
- Emergency lighting
- Fire dampers
- Storage of flammable materials
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