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STORAGE
Material is stored no closer than 18” below a sprinkler head and 24” from the ceiling. / / Remove and relocate all material stored too close to a sprinkler head or ceiling. / ☐ / ☐ /
Limit the amount of combustible storage in an office. / / Reduce combustible storage load in office and relocate items to a room designed for storage if necessary. / ☐ / ☐ /
Flammable and combustible materials are not stored near ignition sources, electrical equipment, exits, in stairways or under stairs. / / Remove and relocate items to a safe location. / ☐ / ☐ /
ELECTRICAL
Extension cords are used for temporary use only, plugged direclty into a wall outlet, not combined with any other power strips, extension cords or othe multi-plug adaptors and only provide power to one device. / / Move the equipment closer to an existing outlet or purchase a power strip with surge protection to replace the extension cord. Submit a work request for an additional outlet if necessary. / ☐ / ☐ /
Multi-plug outlet extenders without circuit breaker protection are prohibited from use. / / Remove multi-plug outlet extender from service and replace with a power strip with surge protection. / ☐ / ☐ /
Multi-plug power strips are plugged directly into a wall outlet and not combined with any other power strips, extension cords or othe multi-plug adaptors. / / Plug power strip directly into wall outlet and disconnect any other multi-plug devices from the strip. / ☐ / ☐ /
Electrical outlet covers are present and in good repair. / / Submit a work request to have outlet cover replaced. / ☐ / ☐ /
Electrical equipment is free of frayed cords, exposed wires and other sources of damage. / / Discontinue use of any damaged equipment as this may be a fire/shock hazard. Submit a work request to have equipment repaired. / ☐ / ☐ /
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Portable heater are UL listed, labeled, and have at least 3 feet of clearance between any combustible material. Heater must also be plugged directly into a wall outlet – it cannot be plugged into a powerstrip or extension cord. / / If heater is not UL listed and labeled, discontinue use and remove from your office. Remove any combustibles in close proximity to the heater and plug directly into a wall outlet. / ☐ / ☐ /
Ensure nothing is stored in front of electrical panels and that electrical cover panels are in place. / / Relocate anything stored in front of an electrical panel. A clear access area of 36 inches is required around all sides of an electrical panel.Missing or improper electrical panel covers should be replaced by submitting a work request. / ☐ / ☐ /
All junction boxes are covered and there are no exposed wires. / / Submit a work request for a qualified electrician to replace cover. / ☐ / ☐ /
EXITS and EXIT DOORS
Corridors and aisles are clear and free of obstructions. / / Relocate any obstructions in the corridor and aisle to a safe location. / ☐ / ☐ /
Exits are clear of obstructions at all times and exit doors are easily opened from the inside. / / Relocate any obstructions in the exit path. If an exit door is difficult to open, submit a work request to have it repaired. / ☐ / ☐ /
If your office door is a fire door, it must be kept closed at all times, or held open with a magnetic device connected to the fire alarm system. Door wedges are not permitted. / / If your office door is a fire door, remove any door wedges or other unapproved hold open devices. To determine if a door is a fire door, look for a metal fire rating panel on the inside of the door frame. / ☐ / ☐ /
If your office doors is a fire door, it must close and latch automatically. / / If your office door is a fire door and it does not close properly, submit a work request to have it repaired. / ☐ / ☐ /
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EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
Exit signs are illuminated and the arrow point in the proper direction of travel to an exit. / / If an exit sign is no longer illuminated or points in the wrong direction, submit a work request to have it fixed. / ☐ / ☐ /
Fire extinguishers are not blocked or hidden by storage and have a tag on them indicating that they are being inspected on a monthly basis by your building custodian. / / Relocate any items blocking or hiding a fire extinguisher. If an extinguisher is not up to date on it’s monthly inspections, please contact Environmental Health & Safety. / ☐ / ☐ /
Fire alarm pull stations are not blocked or hidden by storage. / / Fire alarm pull stations automatically activate the fire alarm and notify the fire department that an emergency is in progress. Relocate any items blocking or hiding a fire alarm pull station. / ☐ / ☐ /
Smoke detectors are not covered and properly secured to the ceiling. / / Remove anything covering a smoke detector that would prevent it from properly functioning. Submit a work request if the detector needs to be resecured to the ceiling. / ☐ / ☐ /
Fire alarm audibles/visuals are not covered. / / Remove anything covering a fire alarm audible or visual that would prevent it from properly functioning.
If the noise is too loud or not loud enough, submit a work request. / ☐ / ☐ /
Sprinkler heads are not painted, bent or dirty and nothing is hanging from the sprinkler head or sprinkler pipe. / / Relocate anything hanging from the sprinkler head or sprinkler pipe. Submit a work request if you notice that a sprinkler head is painted, bent or dirty. / ☐ / ☐ /
MISCELANEOUS
Emergency plans: Make sure ALL occupants in your office are familiar with the nearest exit, a seconday exit, location of fire extinguishers, pull stations, and your emergency meeting place. / / Review evacuation routes and emegency equipment locations with anyone unfamilar with this information. Contact Environmental Health & Safety if you would like an in-service training on any of this information. / ☐ / ☐ /
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All ceiling tiles are in place and free of damage. / / Submit a work order to have missing and damaged ceiling tiles replaced. / ☐ / ☐ /
Candles and incense are not allowed in any University area. / / Remove any candles or incense from the premises. / ☐ / ☐ /
Smoking is only allowed outside and at least 30 feet from any building. / / Educate anyone seen smoking inside or closer than 30 feet from a building of the smoking requirements. / ☐ / ☐ /
The area is free of any visible mold. / / Report any evidence of suspected mold accumulation to Environmental Health & Safety. / ☐ / ☐ /
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