Use the questions below to gauge your building’s fire safety. Any questions answered with a "No" indicate a problem that should be addressed immediately.
Please feel free to contact the Fairfield Fire Department at 513-867-5379, or email with any questions or concerns.
- Are decorative materials non-combustible or flame resistant?
- Are the service areas lighted?
- Is there at least 30 inches clearance between electrical service equipment and storage?
- Are fused multi-plug adapters used?
- Are extension cords being used only for temporary purposes only?
- Are all junction boxes, switches and outlets covered?
- Are all "Exit" signs legible?
- Are all "Exit" signs illuminated?
- Is the emergency lighting system operable?
- Are the corridors or aisles leading to an exit clear of storage?
- Are the exits visible?
- Can the exit doors be opened without a key, special knowledge or effort?
- Has the fire alarm system been tested within the last year?
- Are all the fire doors kept closed, except by approved hold open devices?
- Are the fire extinguishers in their normal location?
- Have the fire extinguishers been inspected within the last year?
- Has the sprinkler system been serviced and tested within the last year?
- Is the storage 18 inches or more from the bottom of the sprinkler head?
- Is there a supply of spare sprinkler heads?
- Are the sprinkler valves accessible?
- Is storage two feet or more away from the ceiling?
- Are combustible and flammable liquids stored in approved cabinets?
- Is combustible rubbish, oily rags or waste material kept in approved containers?