Student Tribune
ANNUAL NEW YORK STATE FIRE INSPECTION
The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Fire Inspection
will begin on Monday, February 18th, lasting approximately one week. Listed
below are the most common types of violations we have received in the past:
- PROPPED OPEN FIRE DOORS - All fire doors must be kept
closed. Doors to rooms that are occupied may ONLY be temporarily propped open.
The last person out of the room must close the door.
- STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS - Combustible materials
(paper, cardboard, wood, etc.) must not be stored within 18
inches of the sprinkler head(s) or within 24 inches
from a ceiling that does not contain sprinklers. Storage must be neat and
orderly and not near ignition sources such as electrical outlets, lights, or
heaters.
- EXTENSION CORDS - Extension cords may only be used
temporarily. "Temporary use" is defined as a finite amount of time, e.g., for a
class period. Extension cords cannot be affixed to the building in any way
using tape, tie downs or any other means that make them permanent. UL approved
power strips or surge protectors that have a reset are not considered extension
cords and may be used permanently. They must be plugged directly into a wall
outlet and not into an extension cord or another power strip/surge
protector.
- APPLIANCES - Appliances such as coffee pots, toasters,
refrigerators, microwaves, or any other equipment that draws a large amount of
power should be plugged directly into a wall outlet. If a wall
outlet is not available, an appliance may be plugged into a UL approved power
strip if it is properly rated. The electrical rating of the power strip must be
compared to that of the appliance, given in watts or amp. The appliance must
not draw more power than the power strip is designed to handle. Only
one appliance per power strip is allowed.
- BLOCKED EXIT -Exits must not be blocked by items such as
furniture or equipment, or snow buildup outside an exit door.
- BLOCKED ACCESS TO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT - Adequate access
and working space must be maintained around electrical panels, electrical
closets, fire alarm panels, fire alarm pull boxes, fire extinguishers,
emergency eyewashes, and emergency showers.
- SPACE HEATERS- Space heaters are not
allowed. They present a variety of fire hazards. If your area is cold,
please contact Facilities; do not bring in a space heater from home.
Your assistance in reducing the risk of fire is greatly appreciated. If you
have any questions or concerns, please contact Ray Sabourin at X3153.
Marini, Sharon
Environmental Health & Safety
02/12/2019