How To Recognize 5 Common Fire/Life Safety Issues

1. Exterior 2. Exits3. Extinguishers4. Sprinkler systems5. Fire Alarms

How is your relationship with your fire prevention bureau?

• Plain and legible

• Visible from street

• Contrast with background

• Minimum 6”

FFPC 1:10.12

• Accessible/unobstructed

• 7’6” clearance to the front and sides

• 4’ clearance to the rear

• Minimum18” above grade to center of hose outlet

FFPC 1:18.3 and NFPA 24:7.3

“The AHJ shall have authority to require an access box…installed in an accessible location…”

FFPC 1:18.2

• Within 24” of left side of main entrance

• 4’-6’ above grade

• Additional symbols required?FSS 633.027 and FAC 69A-60.0081

• Clearly markedFFPC 101:7.10

• Unobstructed/accessible at all timesFFPC 101:7.5

4. Require annual service/maintenance tag

2. Fully charged

1. Visible, and easily accessible

FFPC 1:13.6

3. 4”-5’ AFF

• Fire sprinkler system in compliance

• Deficiencies found, not in compliance

FAC 69A-46.041

• System to be tagged (on panel)

• Devices to be visible and accessible

• Components to be in good repair and working condition

FFPC 1:13.7 and NFPA 72

1. Exterior

2. Exits

3. Extinguishers

4. Sprinkler systems

5. Fire Alarms