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<br />4It Workinq Duties of an Inspector <br /> <br />1. Signs and miscellaneous things to check <br />a. House numbers posted (legal size, visibility) <br />b. Occupancy load posted (capacity of building) <br />c. Fire lane signage (outside) <br /> <br />2. Exits <br />a. Ample in number <br />b. Properly placed (EXIT) <br />c. Doors and windows (size, operable, and correct <br />hardware) <br />d. Access ways clear, property width and right material <br />e. Emergency lighting operable <br />f. Fire exit sign illuminated (where acceptable) <br />g. Outside key boxes operable and properly keyed <br /> <br />3. Fire <br /> a. <br /> b. <br /> c. <br /> d. <br /> e. <br /> f. <br /> g. <br />4It h. <br />i. <br /> <br />Protection Equipment <br />Ample in numbers (extinguishers) <br />Proper type extinguishers <br />Fire doors operable (heat and smoke) <br />Smoke or heat alarms operable <br />Sprinkler systems operable and maintained properly <br />Manual pull alarms in working order <br />Fire control panel boxes working properly <br />Fire Department connections clear and operable <br />Stand pipes proper size connections <br /> <br />4. Electrical <br />a. Electrical panels clear and accessible <br />b. Proper use of extension cords or cheater plugs <br />c. Missing electrical covers~ damaged or broken fixtures <br /> <br />5. Housekeeping <br />a. Proper trash locations and disposal <br />b. Storage of flammables or combustibles <br />c. Use of flammables <br />d. Cooking and heating equipment maintained properly <br />e. Vegetative growth outside (hazardous) <br /> <br />Also including visual inspections, implementation of <br />prevention education (schools, seniors, apartment <br />managers, industrial complexes, etc.), help in safety <br />procedures for department members, and, as time permits, <br />help in maintenance of equipment and building. <br /> <br />4It <br /> <br />A fire inspection should be done annually at all Elk River <br />businesses by the Fire Inspector. Fire prevention is a very <br />important aspect of the Fire Department and should not take a <br />back seat. Fire prevention is something that should be <br />maintained at a constant vigil. This being a new position for <br />the City, we can only estimate the time spent on different <br />