Peach
Fire Department

Instructor-led discussion of officer-level fire prevention, in-service inspections, and code enforcement awareness. Officer selects focus. Topics that fit this sheet include: in-service company inspection program (NFPA 1031 / 1037, IFC Ch. 1, walk-throughs of commercial occupancies in your first-due), occupancy classification (assembly / business / educational / factory / hazardous / institutional / mercantile / residential / storage / utility), means of egress (exit travel distance, exit width, illumination, signage, panic hardware, exit obstructions), occupant load calculations and posted occupant load signs, fire extinguisher inspection (NFPA 10 — annual + monthly visual, pin / seal / pressure / location), sprinkler / standpipe / fire pump basics (NFPA 13 / 14 / 20 — inspection items the company can verify), fire alarm panel basics (NFPA 72 — trouble / supervisory / alarm signals, monthly battery test, annual inspection certificate), kitchen hood suppression (NFPA 96 — biannual inspection by qualified contractor, K-extinguisher), Knox Box program, fire lane signage and access, common code violations (blocked exits, blocked sprinkler heads, propane storage, extension cord misuse, electrical panel access, missing extinguishers), pre-incident plan integration with inspection visits, public education at the inspection (talk to the building owner / employees), and turnover of major violations to the fire marshal. Reference: NFPA 1, NFPA 10, NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 20, NFPA 25, NFPA 72, NFPA 96, NFPA 1031, NFPA 1037, IFC. Document specific topic covered.

1. 1. Identify the occupancy classification of the building discussed or visited.
2. 2. Identify three common code violations and the applicable code section.
3. 3. Verify means of egress and exit signs / lighting.
4. 4. Inspect a fire extinguisher per NFPA 10 (in-service, monthly visual).
5. 5. Document an inspection per department procedures.

For firefighters from other departments.