University of manitoba ehs fire and life safety inspection checklist

Template Information

This inspection list is part of the ongoing efforts to improve fire safety in all of u of m buildings by conducting regular inspections. items addressed are primarily focused on occupant use rather than fire and life safety systems.

Category: education

Template Questions

  • Document No.
  • Inspection Numbers are to be entered in the following format with all digits resetting each day and n
  • Location Address
  • Provide Building Name, Municipal Address, Department, All Room #s.
  • Conducted on Date
  • Date and Time will be automatically generated by the program according to the date and time set by th
  • Conducted By
  • Please select the primary inspector for the report.
  • Department Members Present During Inspection
  • Are there any extensions cords in use as permanent fixtures?
  • Room number or area Address
  • Photograph each cord in the department individually.
  • Are there any extension cords that are rated for outdoor use only?
  • Are there any extension cords that currently present a tripping hazard?
  • Unplug and remove all offending cords that will not immediately impact projects or research. Example
  • Please enter the locations of all extension cords that were immediately unplugged and removed during the inspection.
  • Are there any appliances plugged into power bars?
  • Photograph each occurrence in the department individually.
  • Are there any power bars that appear to be overloaded or plugged into another power bar(octopus style setup)?
  • Are there any power bars that currently present a tripping hazard?
  • Please enter the locations of all power bars and appliances that were immediately unplugged and removed during the inspection.
  • Are there any space heaters present in the department?
  • Unplug and remove all offending space heaters in the department. Instruct anyone present to take home
  • Please enter the locations of all space heaters that were immediately unplugged and removed during the inspection.
  • Are there any Fire Alarm Pull Stations present in the department that are obstructed?
  • Photograph each obstructed Pull Station in the department individually.
  • Are there any Smoke or Heat Detectors present in the department that are obstructed?
  • Are there any Sprinkler heads present in the department that are obstructed?
  • Move or Remove obstructions to All Fire Alarm System components. These are major Fire Code Violations
  • Please enter the locations of all obstructions that were immediately removed during the inspection.
  • Are there any Fire Extinguishers present in the department that are obstructed?
  • Photograph each obstructed Fire Extinguisher in the department individually.
  • Move or Remove obstructions to Fire Extinguishers. This is a major Fire Code Violation and must be de
  • Are there any Fire Extinguishers present in the department that are out of date for being inspected either monthly or annually?
  • Photograph each out of date Fire Extinguisher in the department individually. Ensure that the University ID tag number is visible in the picture along with the inspection tag.
  • Are there any improperly stored Hazardous Goods present in the department?
  • Photograph each area containing improperly stored hazardous goods in the department individually.
  • Please copy all Deans, Directors and Department Heads responsible for this area on this report. Finan
  • Are there any Hallways, Corridors, Fire Exits, Stairwells present in the department that are obstructed?
  • Are there any Fire Exit Doors present in the department that are locked or sealed from the inside?
  • Photograph each locked or sealed Fire Exit in the department individually.
  • Please advise Physical Plant Immediately about these issues. These are major Fire Code Violations and
  • Move or Remove obstructions to Fire Exits. This is a major Fire Code Violation and must be dealt with
  • Are there any Excessive Fire Loads present in the department?
  • Photograph each Area with an Excessive Fire Load in the department individually.
  • Are there any other issues that should be addressed that were not in the previous sections?