HIGHLIGHTS FOR BUSINESS SAFETY INSPECTIONS FROM CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
As reported by WJBD, the Centralia Fire Department will soon inspect commercial properties following the International Fire Code.
You may read the full article HERE.
This list below will be given to each business when the fire department is scheduling the inspection. As a service to our members, we are communicating this ahead of time so you can be better prepared.
Please make sure you are aware of the following items being inspected by the City's Fire Department:
Contact Information
Emergency Lighting -
With at least 90 minutes on battery
Exit lighting
Sprinkler system test date
Annual test
Hood system test date
Bi-annual test
Hood system cleaning date
Every 3 to 6 months
Fire Alarm Test Date
Annual test
Breaker panel clearance
Must be 36"
Fire extinguisher test date
Annual test
OSHA requires one 2-A rated extinguisher for every 3,000 square feet in workplaces with Class A hazards (ordinary combustible materials like paper, wood, and cloth), and the travel distance to an extinguisher should not exceed 75 feet.
Different classes of fire extinguishers are designed for specific types of fires.
Panic bar door pressure
Less than 15 psi
Clear access in aisles way
Must be at least 32" to 26"
Fire Department Connection Condition and Visibility
Housekeeping arrange storage in orderly manner
No blocked exit pathways
GFCI in proper locations
Within 6' of water source
Posted Occupant Load Sign
Calculated and issued by Fire Department after inspection
Use of extension cords
Knox Box (key lock safe) required
See information below.
Visible Address on Exterior
The information above is a summary and not comprehensive. The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce appreciates the City of Centralia Fire Department's diligence in keeping our businesses and workforce safe.
The International Fire Code (IFC) is a model code developed by the International Code Council (ICC) that sets minimum requirements for fire prevention and protection in the United States and other countries. While it's called "International," its adoption is primarily within the U.S., with it being adopted or in use in 41 states (including Illinois), the District of Columbia, and other territories.
