CITY OF OXFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT FRATERNITY SELF-INSPECTION FORM

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This self-inspection check sheet is designed to assist Fraternities in preparing for fire inspections and maintaining that same level of safety throughout the school year. All items "checked" need to be explained in the comment column and, ultimately, corrected through the inspection process.

Full Name *

House Manager

Chapter House *

Chapter House Address *

Date of Inspection *

xx/xx/xxxx

CHECK ANY OF THE FOLLOWING THAT APPLY:

Stairwell and exit doors are not self-closing and self-latching or do not open properly

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Stairwells are used for storage

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Corridor and/or stairwell walls have holes, damaged areas, or penetrations (pipe, conduit, cable, ducts, etc.) that are not fire stopped

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Exit stairwell or corridors are obstructed or being used for storage

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Room doors are not self-closing and self-latching.

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Lofts are used with open storage under them including combustibles, refrigerators, couches, etc.

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Extension cords are found in the rooms.

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Cooking appliances (deep fryer, hot plate, toaster, oven toaster, and electric skillet) are found in rooms.

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Windows cannot be easily opened due to obstructions or being sealed in the closed position.

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Electrical multi-plug adapters are found in the rooms.

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Room has an excessive amount of furniture that increases the fuel load, and/or hinders egress.

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Wall paneling on the wall(s) (existing or new) is not fire rated.

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Carpet was found on wall(s).

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More than 10% of the wall area is covered with other wall coverings (sacks, nets, flags, etc.) that are not fire rated.

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Room has been remodeled (including lofts, new walls, closets, bars, benches, or platforms, etc.) without approval.

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Beds are enclosed with drapes, flags or other items that may hinder the egress in an emergency situation.

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Space heaters are found in the room.

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Halogen lamps are found in the room.

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Candles or other sources of open flame are found in the rooms.

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Room doors are not easily operable without the use of a key or other special device.

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Smoke detectors are covered with bags, plastic or other articles hindering proper function.

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Smoke detectors in the corridors or other areas are missing, damaged, or covered with bags, plastic or other articles hindering proper function.

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Smoke detectors (in the rooms, corridors or other areas) placed directly above a ceiling fan or heating/air-conditioning grill that hinders smoke from reaching the detector.

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Surge protectors/power strips do not have circuit breakers

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Electrical light fixtures, plugs, and/or switches are found hanging out of the wall/ceiling and not properly supported.

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Ceiling fans are loose and not properly supported.

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Electrical wiring spliced and not in an approved junction box with a cover plate protecting the wires.

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Electrical or communications conduit and/or boxes are loose and not properly supported.

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Electrical power supply cords (kitchen equipment, soda machines, etc.) and/or plug ends are damaged, frayed, or have exposed wires.

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Broken or missing electrical devices (switches, plugs, lights, etc.) are found.

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Electrical outlet and switch covers are missing.

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Electrical work performed by someone other than a licensed electrical contractor and not inspected.

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Exposed electrical wiring is not properly protected against physical damage.

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Electrical distribution panels are found without their proper covers and trim to protect against electrocution.

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Emergency lighting units are inoperative or broken.

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Emergency lighting units are not properly secured to walls/ceilings.

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Exit signs are inoperative or broken.

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Exit signs are not properly secured to walls/ceilings.

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Flammables (gasoline, charcoal fluid, paint thinner, etc.) are being stored In the building.

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Fire extinguishers have not been serviced in the last twelve months, are discharged, not operative, vandalized, or missing.

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Kitchen range hood/filters/ducts are full of grease build-up and need to be cleaned.

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Kitchen hood suppression system has been discharged or is due for annual service.

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Mechanical room used for storage.

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Mechanical room door is not self closing and self latching.

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Gas powered equipment (lawn mowers, motorcycles, etc.) stored in the building.

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Combustible decorations (crepe paper, live Christmas trees, etc.) used in the building.

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Fireplace does not have a grate for the logs to rest upon to prevent them from rolling out of the firebox.

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Fireplace does not have a spark screen to prevent hot embers and coals from popping out of the firebox.

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Bicycles are being kept inside the building.

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Fire drills have not been held as required.

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Sprinkler system has not been tested annually by an approved service company.

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Handrails/guardrails are loose or missing and need to be repaired.

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Emergency evacuation plan is not posted.

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Ceiling tiles are missing in the corridors, rooms or other areas of the building.

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Lawn deck/fence has been constructed without approval from the proper authorities.

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Fire detection and evacuation alarm systems have not been tested in the last twelve months or the inspection records are not available

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Stairway and balcony handrails are loose or dangerous

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Smoke detector batteries have not been replaced in the last six months

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Boiler room used for storage or has an accumulation of trash

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Boiler room door is not fire rated or does not close and latch properly

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When there is a party in the house is someone designated to stay sober to watch for safety related hazards or problems?

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After a party is someone designated to look under and around furniture cushions and upholstery for smoldering cigarette butts?

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INSPECTED BY: *

Full Name

For assistance in conducting this assessment, please call the City of Oxford Fire Department @ 513-524-4731.

*Note, this is not official documentation of an inspection. This form shall serve as a guide for residents to conduct a self-inspection of their residence prior to the fire department inspector’s official visit.

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