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OSHA Fire Prevention Checklist

Workplace fire prevention inspection per 29 CFR 1910.39 and Subpart L.

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Facility & Inspector Details

Inspection Items

Mark the applicable column for each item: P = Pass  |  F = Fail  |  N/A = Not applicable. Record notes for any F.

# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Fire Prevention Plan (1910.39)
1Written fire prevention plan exists and is current
2Plan identifies all major workplace fire hazards
3Responsible personnel identified in the plan by name and role
4Plan accessible to all employees for review per 1910.39(b)
5Employee training on fire prevention plan completed and documented per 1910.39(d)
Ignition Source Controls
6Hot work permits issued and controlled for all welding, cutting and brazing
7Smoking restricted to designated areas only, signage posted
8Heat-producing equipment has proper clearance from combustibles
9Electrical equipment in good condition, no overloaded circuits or damaged cords
10Static discharge controls in place where flammable vapors are present
Flammable & Combustible Materials (1910.106)
11Flammable liquids stored in approved cabinets or storage rooms
12Container labeling correct and legible for all flammable materials
13Quantity limits for flammable liquids not exceeded in work areas
14Compressed gas cylinders stored upright, secured and segregated by type
15Secondary containment provided for bulk flammable liquid storage
Housekeeping & Waste Management
16Combustible waste removed regularly, no excessive accumulation
17Oily rags stored in approved self-closing metal containers
18Combustible dust accumulations controlled (ducts, surfaces, equipment)
19Electrical rooms and panel areas free of combustible storage
20Exterior dumpsters and waste storage at least 20 ft from buildings
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Facility
Date
Inspector
# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Fire Protection Equipment (Subpart L)
21Fire extinguishers in designated locations, unobstructed and visible
22Monthly inspection tags current on all extinguishers
23Annual professional maintenance completed on all extinguishers
24Sprinkler heads have minimum 18 in. clearance, unobstructed
25Sprinkler control valves open, tamper seals intact
26Fire alarm pull stations accessible and unobstructed
27Emergency lighting functional (tested where accessible)
Exit Routes & Emergency Action Plan (1910.38)
28Exit routes clear, unobstructed and wide enough for safe evacuation
29Exit signs illuminated and visible from all approach directions
30Exit doors unlocked during working hours, open in direction of travel
31Emergency action plan coordinated with fire prevention plan
32Assembly points designated, communicated and accessible
Training & Documentation
33All employees trained on fire prevention plan responsibilities
34New employees trained within first week of hire
35Fire extinguisher training provided to designated employees
Overall Result
PASS: all items satisfactory, facility compliant FAIL: hazard(s) identified, see table below

Hazards & Corrective Actions  (list any item marked F: reference item # from checklist)

Item # Hazard description Corrective action / reported to Corrected by / date

Declaration

I declare that I have completed this fire prevention inspection in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.39 and Subpart L requirements. I have reported any hazards or non-compliant conditions to the responsible party and understand that fire hazards presenting a recognized danger must be corrected before employees are permitted to work in the area.

Inspector Sign-off
Signature
Print name
Date & time
Supervisor / Facility Manager Acknowledgment
Signature
Print name
Date