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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Building Checklist For Inspections

 
AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. It is important be educated about the inspection process. The following checklist is an outline of a building inspection:
 
Access and Premises
Building address is clear and visible from the street.
Exterior access is clear.
Fire department connection is clear, visible, and readily accessible.
Lockbox is accessible.
 
Means of Egress
Exit doors should be visible, accessible and functional.
Exit doors should open without use of key or excessive effort.
Fire doors should be self closing.
 
Electrical
Cover plates must be installed on receptacles.
Circuits should be properly labeled.
There must be 30 inches of clear access in front of electrical panels.
No use of extension cords.
 
Egress Lighting
All means of egress should be illuminated properly.
Exit signs should be properly illuminated.
 
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Smoke alarms should properly operate.
Carbon monoxide detectors should operate properly.

Are you interested in learning more about what is involved in a building inspection? To see the full checklist, click here!

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