Fire Inspections Request - Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department

It is the GOAL of the Blacksburg Fire Department to keep the community safe from all things that may happen, which is why we perform annual fire inspections to all businesses within Blacksburg, to maintain the safeness of our community. By filling out the information below, you will be one step closer of completing they fire inspection process. You will be notified by an officer of our department to officially set your date and time for us to come out and perform a fire inspection at your business. Please do understand, we are strictly a "Volunteer" department and someone will contact you as soon as they receive the information that you have submitted. Thanks in advance for your support, Fire Chief, Donovan Ford

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Requested Date and Time Required

Brief Description of Fire inspection Request Required

SOME VALUABLE TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE WE ARRIVE TO PERFORM THE FIRE INSPECTION: - Repair or maintain exit doors and hardware to operate properly. - Remove obstructions from exits, aisles, corridors, and stairways. - Remove storage from beneath exit stairs. - Unlock all exit doors during business hours. - Provide exit signs with letters at least 6 inches high on a contrasting background. - Remove unapproved locks or latches from exit doors. - Repair lighted exit signs or emergency lighting. - Provide lighting for exits, aisles, corridors, and stairways. - Portable fire extinguishers are due for annual maintenance on: Monthly inspections are needed - Mount extinguishers where readily available, not more than 5 feet above floor. - Post signs indicating location where extinguishers are not readily visible. - Provide X extinguisher(s) of a X minimum rating. - Provide and maintain smoke detectors in proper operating condition. - Provided minimum 4 inches high address numbers so they are visible from the street. - Remove obstructions and provide access in fire lanes. - Keep attic and scuttle covers closed, and ceiling tiles in place. - Remove obstructions from fire doors and maintain to operate properly. - Seal unapproved openings with approved material. - Business License posted in conspicuous place - Annual training for employees in fire emergency procedures - Arrange storage in orderly manner to provide for exiting and fire department access. - Remove or store rubbish, waste material, oily rags in closed metal containers. - Clean grease filters and hood/duct system over cooking equipment. - Provide approved waste containers for combustible waste. - Remove storage to at least 18 inches below level of sprinklers (36 inches for storage piled over 12 feet high) - Post and enforce 'No Smoking' signs. - Reduce storage height to at least 2 feet below ceiling. - Move the dumpster at least 5 feet from the building or overhangs. - Store liquids away from exits, aisles, corridors, or stairways. - Discontinue use of extension cords in lieu of permanent wiring. - Maintain at least 30 inches clearance in front of electrical panel. - Each outlet box shall have a cover faceplate or fixture canopy. - Maintain wiring in good condition and protect from damage.