___ Is your local fire department well acquainted with your facilities, its location and specific hazards?
___ If you have a fire alarm system, is it certified as required?
___ If you have a fire alarm system, is it tested at least annually?
___ If you have interior stand pipes and valves, are they inspected regularly?
___ If you have outside private fire hydrants, are they flushed at least once a year and on a routine preventative maintenance schedule?
___ Are fire doors and shutters in good operating condition?
___ Are fire doors and shutters unobstructed and protected against obstructions, including their counterweights?
___ Are fire door and shutter fusible links in place?
___ Are automatic sprinkler system water control valves, air and water pressure checked weekly/periodically as required?
___ Is the maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems assigned to responsible persons or to a sprinkler contractor?
___ Are the sprinkler heads protected by metal guards, when exposed to physical damage?
___ Is proper clearance maintained below sprinkler heads?
___ Are portable fire extinguishers provided in adequate number and type?
___ Are fire extinguishers mounted in readily accessible locations?
___ Are fire extinguishers recharged regularly and noted on the inspection tag?
___ Are employees periodically instructed in the use of extinguishers and fire protection procedures?
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