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EXTERIOR:

Fire Lanes marked/unobstructed – MSFC 503.3 & 503.4
Address visible – MSFC 505.1
Fire hydrants/water supply accessible – MSFC 508
Combustible accumulations/storage acceptable – MSFC 304.2, MSFC 315.3
F.D. Keybox present – MSFC 506.1
F.D. connections visible/good condition – MSFC 912
Gas meter/piping protected against impact – MSFC 603.9, 312.1
Dumpsters at least 5 ft. from building openings, combustible buildings or eaves – MSFC 304.3.3

EXIT FEATURES/MEANS OF EGRESS:

Special egress provisions provided for younger children – MSFC 1001.3
Adequate number of exits – MSFC 1004.4, MSFC 1015, MSFC 1919, MSFC 1027.23
Exits, aisles, & corridors free of obstructions – MSFC 1028.3
Exit doors openable from inside – MSFC 1008.1.8.3
Exit signs present – MSFC 1011, MSFC 1027.3
Emergency lighting present & operational – MSFC 1006, MSFC 1027.5
Interior finish acceptable – MSFC 807.4.3
Exit corridors rated/sprinklered – MSFC 1017.1, MSFC 1027.17
Minimum corridor width – 6 ft. – MSFC 1017.2
Two exits from science labs – MSFC 1015.1

CONSTRUCTION FEATURES:

Fire rated construction present/maintained – MSFC 703.1
Hazardous (incidental use) areas separated/sprinklered – MSFC 705.3
Rated fire doors operational – MSFC 703.2
Vertical openings protected/sprinklered – MSFC 704.2

STORAGE:

Storage neat and orderly – MSFC 315.2
Combustible storage prohibited in boiler, mechanical and electrical equipment rooms – MSFC 315.2.3
Attic storage – MSFC 315.2.4
Combustible storage prohibited under enclosed stairways – MSFC 1009.5.3
Storage maintained 2’ below ceiling (unsprinklered) – MSFC 315.2.1
Storage maintained 18” below ceiling (sprinklered) – MSFC 315.2.1
Rubbish containers >40 gals have lids & are non-combustible – DELETED
Oily rags protected against spontaneous ignition – MSFC 305.2

FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS:

Safety containers if used – MSFC 3405.2.4
Not stored/kept near exits – MSFC 3404.3.3.3
No sources of ignition – MSFC 3404.2.4, 3405.3
Quantities >10 gals in cabinet – MSFC 3404.3.4.2, MSFC 3404.3.4.4

UTILITY/MECHANICAL/HVAC:

Shut off valves present on gas appliances – MSFC 603.1
Approved piping, connections & appliances used – MSFC 603.1.2
Combustion air supply/venting present – MSFC 603.4, 603.7
Adequate clearance between combustibles and appliances – MSFC 603.1, MSFC 305.1
Ducts and filters are clean – MSFC 904.11.6.3

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:

Readily accessible – MSFC 906.6
Travel distance of 75’ (or sprinklered) – MSFC 906.1
Tested/inspected annually – MSFC 901.6.1

SPRINKLER SYSTEM:

Coverage is adequate – MSFC 903.3.1
Controls are readily accessible – MSFC 903.3.1
Valves locked open – MSFC 903.4.4
System and valves supervised (>20 sprinklers, 100 in existing) – MSFC 903.4
Heads in good condition – MSFC 903.3.1
Wrench/spare sprinklers present – MSFC 903.3.1
Tested/inspected annually – MSFC 901.6
Riser/pump rooms labeled – MSFC 510.1

FIRE ALARM & DETECTION SYSTEMS:

Fire alarm system required – MSFC 907.2.3, 907.3.2
Control panel & annunciator panel in normal condition (no trouble or alarm conditions) – MSFC 901.4.1, 901.7
Detectors properly installed – MSFC 907
Tested/inspected annually – MSFC 907.20
Intervening rooms provided with smoke detection – MSFC 907.2.3.2, MSFC907.3.2.2
Fire drills conducted (at least 5/yr) – MN Stat. § 299F.30

OTHER FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:

Standpipes needed (>50 ft.) – MSFC 905.11
Standpipes/hose in good condition – MSFC 905.2
Adequate coverage – MSFC 905.2
Hood system-fuel shutoff present – MSFC 904.11.2
Properly serviced/maintained – MSFC 904.11.6

ELECTRICAL:

Proper wiring/connections – MSFC 605.1, 605.6
Appliances/fixtures in good condition – MSFC 605.7
Overcurrent protection present – MSFC 605.1
Power taps not used – MSFC 605.4
Extension cords not a substitute for fixed wiring – MSFC 605.5
Power strips properly used – MSFC 605.4
Access to electrical panels provided – MSFC 605.3
Electrical rooms labeled – MSFC 605.3.1

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:

Compressed gas cylinders secured – MSFC 3003.5
Rooms/areas properly labeled – MSFC 2703.5
Acceptable quantities – MSFC 2703.1.1
Separation of incompatible materials – MSFC 2703.9.8

EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCIES

COMMON OCCUPANT LOAD FACTORS:

Classrooms - 20 sq. ft/person (net)
Office Uses - 100 sq. ft/person (gross)
Assembly (chairs only) - 7 sq. ft/person (net)
Assembly (tables/chairs)- 15 sq. ft/person (net)
Exercise Areas - 50 sq. ft/person (gross)
Shops/labs/vocational - 50 sq. ft/person (net)
Mechanical Areas - 300 sq. ft/person (gross)
Storage Areas - 300 sq. ft/person (gross)

2nd Exit Required - more than 50 occupants (MSFC 1015.1)
2nd Exit Required - common path of travel exceeds 75 ft. (MSFC 1015.1)
2nd Exit Required - all stories above 2nd story (MSFC Table 1019.2)
2nd Exit Required - science labs > 500 sq. ft. that contain hazardous materials (MSFC 1015.1)
3rd Exit Required - 501 to 1,000 occupants (MSFC Table 1019.1)
4th Exit required - 1,001 or more occupants (MSFC Table 1019.1)

SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIRED:

New buildings exceeding 20,000 sq. ft. fire area (MSFC 903.2.2),
New buildings – all areas located below level of exit discharge (MSFC 903.2.2),
New buildings – windowless stories and basements exceeding 1,500 sq. ft. (MSFC 903.2.10.1)
Existing buildings – windowless basements exceeding 2,500 sq. ft. used by students (MSFC 903.6.2)

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REQUIRED:

New Educational Occupancies with 50 or more occupants (MSFC 907.2.3),
Existing Educational Occupancies with 50 or more occupants (MSFC 907.3.2),

AUTOMATIC DETECTION REQUIREMENTS:

New & Existing – Automatic detectors required in laundry rooms, boiler rooms, furnace rooms, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, shops, laboratories, kitchens, locker rooms, janitors closets, trash collection rooms, storage rooms, lounges. Can be heat or smoke detection. Detection can be omitted if the space has sprinkler protection.

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