MUTLI-FAMILY OCCUPANCY INSPECTIONS

Fire Department Access Minimum 20 foot width Vertical clearance 13’ 6” Curbs painted bright red or 4” wide Edges Towing signs Turnarounds?

Proper fire lane marking LETTERING 18” high 3” brush stroke 12” from curb 50’ Lettering on curb is not allowed

FDC caps missing

Standpipe certification Missing caps Access obstructed Tested every 5-years Properly labeled

Sprinkler System Service System properly tagged Type and number of heads Proper Wrenches Copy of latest “confidence test” report Proper follow-up of noted repairs completed Back flush required every 5-years (part of annual confidence test report) Key box present & operable Appropriate keys on site

Fire Alarm system Copy of latest annual confidence test report Are zones properly indicated Service Co. phone numbers current and posted Alarm Co. phone numbers current and posted Appropriate keys on site & accessible

Special Issues  Existing apartment buildings that require alarm system:  More than 16 dwelling units, or  More than 3 stories.  Notify CRR if you find any buildings that meet this requirement.

Fire extinguisher in service Maximum travel 75’ One 2a 10bc Extinguisher every 3000 sq. ft. Max. height 5 feet Min. height 4 inches

Exit ways Maintained If panic hardware installed-no other locking device can be used Must use panic hardware or lever type hardware Cannot require special knowledge to operate from inside( no dead bolts, slide bolts or any type of single latch lock) includes keyed latch If using panic bar it must be exclusive

Exit Hardware

Exit signs maintained No more than 100’ from nearest visible sign Shall be internally or externally illuminated Internally lit signs shall have back-up with test capability

Electrical room clearly marked Baseboard heaters kept clear of combustibles (6” to front & top, airspace below) Extension cords-bad Power taps-good Exposed wiring-bad

 Openings covered  breakers identified Minimum 30”Wide unobstructed access To front of panel

General Housekeeping Check balconies BBQ’s Foliage All common areas Holes in walls

Pool Chemicals Don’t store liquids above solids Don’t allow pool chemicals to come into contact with oil, grease, or other organic material Don’t mix chlorine products Don’t store acids or alkaline with oxidizers Don’t store gas-fueled equipment in the same room. Don’t allow smoking in a chemical storage room Don’t store dry packaged material on floor Acid should not be stored higher than eye level

Accessory Buildings Inspect all out buildings on premise Permits required ?

Exception: Allowed when protected on the enclosed side by one hour –fire resistive construction

Natural Gas Appliances Must maintain a minimum of 30 inches clearance 18” above floor level Must be properly vented

Operational Permits When inspecting Group R1 or R2 you may find changes in the occupancy that will require the issuance of an operational permit.

Operational Permits - continued Storage, use or handling of Class I or II or IIIA liquids. Class I Liquids in excess of 5 gallons located inside of a building or 10 gallons located outside of a building. Examples of Class I Liquids: Benzene, Ethyl Ether, Naphtha, Gasoline, Shellac, Turpentine, Rubber Cement.

Operational Permits - continued Class II or IIIA Liquids in excess of 25 gallons located inside of a building or 60 gallons located outside of a building. Examples of Class II or IIIA Liquids: Diesel Fuel Oil, Kerosene, Mineral Spirits, Paint Remover, Paint Thinner, Pine Oil.

Operational Permits - continued Storage, use or handling of hazardous materials. Pool chemicals, such as Dichloro-s-triazinetrione (chlorine) in quantities of 10 pounds or more and Trichloro-a- triazinetrione, Trichlor, calcium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hypochlorite, Lithium Hyochlorite (chlorine in lower concentration) in quantities of 100 pounds or more.

Operational Permits - continued Hot works - cutting and welding and hot works - miscellaneous. Any type of hot works equipment or process (such as the use of a welder or torch or the process of brazing, soldering) requires a permit.

Operational Permits - continued Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane). Any quantity requires a permit. Many R1, and R2 occupancies will have a propane barbecue in their common areas. Note: Washington State Amendments do not regulate barbecues for individual dwelling units or single family residences. Adult Family Homes are considered to be the same as a single family residence and would not require a permit.