The City of Wilton Manors Fire Prevention Division performs annual fire inspections on every commercial and multi-family residential building in the City. State statute requires the Fire Department to inspect these buildings as often as necessary but not less than annually. The City's Fire Marshal and Fire Inspector performed 1,612 annual fire inspections during Fiscal Year 2018.
Fire Inspection Checklist
Exits
Emergency lights are working
Illuminated exit lights are working
All aisles and walkways are clear
Improper locks have not been added to exit doors
Fire Protection
All fire extinguishers are annually serviced and tagged
All fire extinguishers are unobstructed
Fire extinguisher cabinets are not broken
Fire Alarms
Fire alarm has been annually tested and certified
Fire alarm control panel is locked
Fire alarm reads "All Systems Normal"
All fire alarm components are not obstructed
Fire alarm breaker switch is locked
"Fire Alarm Inside" signs on doors leading to fire panel
Sprinkler, Backflow, and FDC
Fire sprinkler system has been annually tested
Fire backflow preventer has been annually tested
Backflow preventer is chained and locked
All life safety components are unobstructed
Standpipe and FDC couplings swivel freely
General
Knox box gate switch works (if applicable)
No storage in meter rooms
Address signs are visible
Roof truss signs are visible (if applicable)
MSDS sheets are up to date
Extension cords are used correctly, not for permanent use
Hazardous materials are properly identified with a NFPA 704 placard
This checklist is simply used as a guide to assist with annual fire inspections. For more information on fire codes please refer to the Florida Prevention Code Book.
