INTRODUCTION
This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for public and non-public school authorities, as well as fire safety inspectors, detailing the requirements for annual fire and building safety inspections of school facilities It offers clear, step-by-step instructions covering planning, conducting inspections, post-inspection responsibilities, and necessary documentation Updated to align with the 2010 New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, this manual ensures compliance and enhances safety standards in educational environments.
N EW Y ORK S TATE E DUCATION L AW S ECTION 807- A
According to this law, school authorities in both public and private institutions are required to conduct annual inspections of school buildings to identify potential fire hazards that could threaten the safety of students, teachers, and staff The findings from these inspections must be submitted to the Commissioner of Education.
C OMMISSIONER ’ S R EGULATIONS 8 NYCRR P ART 155
This part applies to all school buildings owned, operated of leased by a public school district or board of cooperative educational services (BOCES) unless specified otherwise in a specific section.
155.1 Educational Facilities: Each school district shall provide suitable and adequate facilities to accommodate the programs of each district.
155.7 Health and Safety in Existing Educational Facilities: Health and safety regulations for existing educational facilities, other than city school districts having 125,000 inhabitants or more.
Public school districts and boards of cooperative educational services are required to conduct fire safety inspections for all their buildings at least once a year, or as deemed necessary by the Commissioner This regulation enhances the existing guidelines set forth in Education Law Section 807a, ensuring a higher standard of fire safety in educational facilities.
155.25 Safety Requirements for Electrically Operated Partitions: Regulations for electrically operated partitions, room dividers and curtains This applies to public schools, BOCES and non- public schools.
The full text of these regulations is available on our web site: www.p12.nysed.gov/facplan.
N EW Y ORK S TATE U NIFORM F IRE P REVENTION AND B UILDING C ODES
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
This annual inspection applies to all buildings that are owned, operated or leased by a public school district, BOCES or a nonpublic school.
P UBLIC S CHOOLS – (F OR LEASED FACILITIES , SEE A PPENDIX B.)
This inspection is to verify that each building complies with Education Law Section 807a, applicable sections of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code and applicable sections of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education: Section
155.7 Health and Safety in Existing Educational Facilities and Section 155.25 Safety Requirements for Electrically Operated Partitions.
All inspections must be conducted by a qualified inspector certified by the State Fire Administrator, specifically a code enforcement official or code compliance technician Certification requires successful completion of training courses offered by the Department of State Codes Division For Public School and BOCES buildings, it is essential that the inspector's certification remains current and that in-service requirements are upheld according to Title 19 Part 434.5(a)(2).
N ONPUBLIC S CHOOLS - (F OR LEASED FACILITIES , SEE A PPENDIX )
I NSPECTION P LANNING P HASE
When planning a Fire Safety Inspection, it is essential to complete a report form for each building Educational Law Section 807-a is applicable to all schools, both public and private, while 8 NYCRR 155 pertains specifically to public schools and BOCES buildings, except for 155.25, which applies to all K-12 educational facilities, public and nonpublic.
Responsibility for inspecting buildings leased by school districts or BOCES from private entities is influenced by multiple factors To clarify the responsibilities under different conditions, refer to the guidance outlined in Appendix B.
1 Identify the inspection period as established by the Commissioner.
All reports must reach the State Education Department by the inspection period end date. Reports not received on or before the inspection period due date are LATE (See Appendix
Public Schools – In accordance with 8 NYCRR 155.8(b), Appendix A identifies the
Fire inspection zones are designated for each supervisory district (BOCES), with an inspection cycle lasting 11 months each year This cycle outlines the start date for inspections and the deadline for report submissions Certificates of Occupancy for public school facilities will only be issued once reports have been processed It is essential that students and employees do not occupy or use buildings without a valid posted Certificate of Occupancy.
According to Educational Law Section 807-a, nonpublic schools must conduct their annual fire inspection before December 1st of each school year The inspection report is required to be submitted to the State Education Department by the end of December.
Each building that is owned, leased, or utilized will receive a mailing label along with the Fire Code Biography Ensure to affix the mailing label in the address section of every fire safety report If you do not receive a label for any of your buildings, please contact the Facilities Planning Fire Safety Unit at 518-474-3906 for assistance.
2 Identify buildings requiring inspection and set an appropriate schedule for inspection within the inspection period
School authorities must determine the mailing date for fire safety reports to the State Education Department, ensuring that these reports arrive by the end of the inspection period Reports received after this deadline will be classified as "late filed," as postmarks will not be taken into account.
Late submission of reports can lead to gaps in the coverage of a valid Certificate of Occupancy, which is essential for the operation of a public school facility A valid Certificate of Occupancy must be displayed on the premises for the facility to be utilized.
According to 8 NYCRR 155.8, a facility in public schools is defined as any secure freestanding building or structure that has walls and a roof This includes various combinations of buildings connected by enclosed corridors, such as storage sheds, bus garages, maintenance buildings, manufactured buildings, greenhouses, barns, and press boxes.
Campus arrangements consist of multiple buildings rather than a single structure Each building requires a separate report unless they are linked by enclosed corridors In certain situations, it may be beneficial to categorize individual buildings within a large interconnected complex, as issues in one area could threaten the certificate of occupancy for the entire complex.
The inspections may not begin before the inspection period start date
For Nonpublic Schools – Per Educational Law Section 807-(a)(1), this inspection applies to buildings of a school containing classroom, dormitory, laboratory, physical education, dining or recreational facilities for student use.
Make sure the inspector is aware of the inspection period and the date for mailing in the reports.
According to 8 NYCRR 155.8(b), all inspections in public schools must be conducted by qualified inspectors certified by the Office of the State Fire Administrator This certification is achieved through the successful completion of training courses offered by the Department of State Codes Division It is essential that the certification remains current, and inspectors must adhere to the in-service requirements set forth in Title 19 Part 435.7.
Employees of a school district or BOCES, whether full-time or part-time, are prohibited from conducting the annual fire and building safety inspections in their own district However, certified inspectors from BOCES are authorized to perform inspections in their associated component districts.
If you cannot find an inspector appropriately qualified in your area, Educational Law Section 807-a(3)(c) requires the county fire coordinator to make the inspection or cause it to be made
For Nonpublic Schools – See Section III above to determine who would be an appropriate inspector for the school building.
4 Notify local fire official of the time, date and location of all fire and building safety inspection, and the post-inspection meeting.
According to Educational Law Section 807-a(3)(b), school authorities must inform the chief officer of the local fire department or fire corporation responsible for fire safety in the building prior to any inspection They are required to give reasonable notice regarding the date and time of the inspection The notified officer, or a designated subordinate, has the right to attend the inspection and may submit an inspection report.
The officer shall also be notified of the scheduled post-inspection meeting.
School officials are required to complete Part I of the Fire Safety Report each year The State Education Department documents this information and includes a copy of the “Fire Code Activity Report” for each building when sending out annual inspection notification letters.
Provide the inspector with a copy of previous year’s Public School Fire Safety Report.
T HE I NSPECTION – P UBLIC S CHOOL F ACILITIES
The inspector references Part I and uses Appendix C – Fire Safety Inspection Code Reference Checklist for each building as the inspection is conducted
It is recommended that the director of facilities or designee accompany the inspector.
If the inspector discovers a building that was not identified by the State Education Department, the inspector is to notify the State Education Department
Per Educational Law Section 807-a, the city school districts in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers are not required to complete Part II-A.
During inspections, any identified non-conformances indicate violations of New York State's minimum fire and building safety standards, as outlined in the Fire and Property Maintenance Codes and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, specifically Sections 155.7 and 155.25 Inspectors must document all non-conformances on the School Fire Safety Nonconformance Reporting Sheet.
“x” in the nonconformance box next to each violation observed The inspector completes the form by filling out the “Initial Inspection” section at the bottom of the form.
School officials do not need a formal notice of violation to be informed of existing issues All violations should be addressed promptly whenever possible, and inspectors will provide school officials with a detailed list of nonconformance locations.
The fire safety inspector completes Section III-A Certification.
The building administrator, or designee, completes Section III-B Certification.
The superintendent of schools completes Section III-C Certification.
T HE I NSPECTION – N ONPUBLIC S CHOOL F ACILITIES
The inspector references Part I and uses Part II of the Nonpublic School Fire Safety Report for each building as the inspection is conducted
If an inspector finds a building that has not been recognized by the State Education Department, the inspection should not proceed The inspector must promptly inform the State Education Department of this discovery.
Any non-conformances discovered during the inspection represent violations of the minimum standards of fire and building safety required by the Fire and Property Maintenance Codes of
New York State, and Section 155.25 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
The inspector is to record all nonconformances on the School Fire Safety Nonconformance Reporting Sheet
No further notice of violation is required to alert the school officials that a violation exists. Wherever possible, all such violations shall be corrected immediately
The fire safety inspector completes Sections III-A and B
The building administrator, or designee, completes Section III-C Certification.
P OST I NSPECTION P HASE – P UBLIC AND N ONPUBLIC S CHOOLS
FIRE SAFETY REPORT
There are two different fire safety reports: The Public School Fire Safety Report and the Nonpublic School Fire Safety Report.
The district is required to print a complete copy of the manual for inspectors from the Facilities Planning website During inspections, Appendix C, the Fire Safety Inspection Code Reference Checklist, will serve as a crucial reference Additionally, the district must prepare and label copies of Appendices D and E for each building inspected, using labels provided by the State Education Department.
Appendix D Public School Fire Safety Report
Appendix E Nonpublic School Fire Safety Report
P ART I – F ACILITY P ROFILE /F IRE /L IFE S AFETY H ISTORY U PDATE
All public and private school officials are required to complete all of this part annually.
P ART II, S ECTION II-A – R EGULATIONS OF THE C OMMISSIONER OF E DUCATION : 8NYCRR155.7
Questions #1 through #7 apply to all public school buildings with student occupancy excluding cities with over 125,000 inhabitants.
The inspector inspects all applicable buildings and notes any non-conformances on the FireSafety Nonconformance Report Sheet.
P ART II, S ECTION II-B – P ARAGRAPH 8 - C OMMISSIONER OF E DUCATION R EGULATION 8NYCRR155.25
Question #8 applies to all school buildings.
The inspector inspects all applicable buildings and notes any non-conformances on the FireSafety Non-conformance Report Sheet.
P ART II, S ECTION II-B – F IRE C ODE AND P ROPERTY M AINTENANCE C ODE OF N EW Y ORK S TATE
Questions #9 through #24 apply to all public school buildings and nonpublic school student use buildings.
The inspector shall inspect all applicable buildings and note any nonconformances on the FireSafety Nonconformance Report Sheet.
P ART III – C ERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY – PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES
According to 8 NYCRR 155.8(e), buildings owned, operated, or leased by educational boards or BOCES must possess a valid certificate of occupancy from the Commissioner before use This certificate is granted post-annual fire safety inspections, confirming the building's suitability for occupancy and absence of nonconformances For additional details on leased facilities, refer to Appendix C.
A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) must be prominently displayed near the main entrance of a building Occupancy or use of the building for its intended purpose is prohibited without a valid CO issued by the State Education Department.
Certificates of Occupancy (COs) are valid for up to 12 months from the issuance date of the School Fire Safety Report, which must confirm compliance with all relevant standards In cases where a building has non-conforming issues, a temporary CO may be granted until these issues are resolved.
The issuance of a temporary Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is determined by the total score of nonconformance items, categorized by severity A temporary CO is granted when the combined points for minor and major nonconformances are 10 or fewer Conversely, if the total exceeds 10, no CO will be issued For instance, if there are 6 minor nonconformances (1 point each) and 3 major nonconformances (2 points each), the total score would be 12, resulting in no CO being granted Additionally, any severe nonconformance automatically disqualifies the issuance of a temporary CO.
For each item on the Fire Safety Inspection Code Reference Checklist, the last digit of the item number identifies the Relative Degree of Severity.
Annual or temporary Certificates of Occupancy are issued (or withheld) in accordance with the following table:
Relative Degree of Severity of Nonconformances
An Annual Certificate of Occupancy will not be granted until all identified nonconformance issues are resolved According to Education Law 807a(6) (Revised, 2006), buildings unable to receive this certificate due to violations noted in the School Fire Inspection Report must undergo re-inspection until all issues are corrected For further details, refer to the section on “Re-inspection of School Facilities” on page 12.
** NEW ! “Other 4” category – SIGNATURES AND REGISTRY NUMBERS, items 26A3 through 26D3 on page 5 of the School Fire Safety report have been changed to a new “Other”
The School Fire Safety Nonconformance Reporting Sheet has undergone updates, with the deletion of items 26A4 through 26D4 and the addition of new items 26E4 through 26H4 It is important to note that items 26A4 through 26H4 are excluded from re-inspection calculations and are cited solely as nonconformances by the Department, resulting in a 30-day temporary certificate For further inquiries, please reach out to the Fire Safety Unit.
T EMPORARY C ERTIFICATE OF O CCUPANCY
A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is granted when a Fire Safety Report identifies non-conforming items that do not justify revoking the CO This temporary CO is valid for up to 30 days, during which the school district or BOCES can request an extension if the issues cannot be resolved The extension request must detail the nonconformance, explain why it cannot be addressed within the initial timeframe, and outline a proposed schedule for remediation Additionally, the letter must specify the temporary safety measures implemented to address the nonconformance.
Q UALIFIED C ERTIFICATE OF O CCUPANCY
A Certificate of Substantial Completion is mandatory for capital projects in buildings, ensuring supervision in accordance with Subdivision 3 of Section 7209 of the Education Law and contractual agreements with the school district for professional services This certificate requires a fire safety inspection, and if the construction is deemed substantially complete but parts of the building remain unfit for occupancy, a Qualified Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is issued This Qualified CO states that certain areas, identified as incomplete on the substantial completion certification, cannot be occupied until a new certificate of substantial completion and fire safety report are provided, along with the issuance of a new certificate of occupancy Notably, there is no expiration date for this certificate.
R EVOCATION OF C ERTIFICATE OF O CCUPANCY
A certificate of occupancy may be revoked if a building is found to have nonconformances of a severe degree or too many of a lesser degree of severity See above paragraphs.
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Appendix A - FIRE INSPECTION ZONES – Public School Facilities
Zone Zone Name and Supervisory District (BOCES) Cycle Fire
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Zone Zone Name and Supervisory District (BOCES) Cycle Fire
All buildings, which are owned, operated or leased by a public school district or board of cooperative educational services (BOCES) shall be inspected for fire safety at least once annually
Owned – If a public school district or BOCES owns a building it must be inspected
Leased - If the building is leased to a separate entity (town, day care, adult care, private school, business, etc) the public school district or BOCES is responsible for the inspection.
Where a district leases from a BOCES or vice versa, inspections are required for the district or BOCES that owns the building
When a district or BOCES leases part of a facility from a third party, it is essential to inspect that portion, including exitways and areas that may affect safe egress, such as boiler rooms In buildings with mixed occupancies, any uses with differing hazard classifications must be properly separated from educational uses, following the guidelines outlined in Table 508.3.3 of the New York State Building Code or the relevant standards applicable during the time of construction or occupancy change.
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Appendix C – Fire Safety Inspection Code Reference Checklist
(To be completed by certified code compliance technician or code enforcement official only)
Part II Fire and Life Safety Standards
This section must be completed for every public school building with student occupancy except in cities with over 125,000 inhabitants
Commissioner of Education Regulations (8 NYCRR Part 155.7)
A-2 There are at least two means of egress from each floor and corridor.
B-1 Corridor pockets and dead end corridors are less than 1.5 times the pocket or corridor width respectively
C-1 Glazed areas in and adjacent to doors and within 48 inches of floors are protected by railings, grilles or safety glazing.
D-1 Glazed areas in and adjacent to doors and within 18 inches of floors are marked to prevent injury to occupants.
E-1 stairways in buildings with wooden structural elements or roof decks must be enclosed with noncombustible materials and equipped with self-closing doors This design effectively prevents the spread of smoke and fumes between floors, ensuring safety Additionally, each classroom should have direct access to an exterior exit door for enhanced evacuation options.
A-2 Exit doors, except those serving one or two classrooms, swing in the direction of exit travel.
B-1 Exit doors, except those serving one or two classrooms are equipped with panic hardware.
C-3 spaces designed for pupil occupancy exceeding 500 square feet must provide two distinct means of egress into separate zones The primary exit is a door leading to the corridor, while the secondary exit can be a door to the exterior, a door to a different smoke zone, or an emergency rescue window The emergency window must have a minimum clear opening of 6 square feet with at least a 24-inch dimension, unless a variance is approved by the Commissioner.
D-1 All emergency rescue windows are identified by signs as specified on the window and /or on any window shades, blinds, or curtains, or above the window.
E-2 Emergency rescue windows must be designed without any obstructing elements such as bars, screens, or grilles If such features are present, they should be easily releasable or removable from the inside without requiring a key, tool, or excessive force beyond normal operation.
F-3 Enclosed courtyards exceeding 700 square feet in area have at least two remote exits into separate smoke zones.
G-2 Hardware on doors from courtyards is of a type that will always permit exiting from the space without the use of a key.
A-3 gas and oil fuel-burning equipment with a capacity exceeding 400,000 BTU per hour is equipped with electronic flame safeguard controls These controls are designed to react swiftly, typically within 2 to 4 seconds, to cut off the fuel supply in the event of a flame failure.
B-1 Certificates are posted that indicate that each boiler has been inspected in compliance with Section
A-2 Two-hour fire-rated enclosure with 1ẵ hour self-closing fire doors are provided for the following spaces:
1) Boiler, heater, or furnace rooms, incinerator rooms
2) Refrigeration rooms and transformer vaults
3) Store rooms for fuel, flammable liquids, and gas-powered equipment
B-2 Required fire doors are maintained in a normally closed position unless held open by approved automatic devices.
C-1 Unused ducts and shafts are sealed off at each floor level with fire resistive materials.
A-3 Exit doors from places of assembly are remote and have panic hardware (existing push-pull type hardware with no latching hardware is acceptable).
B-2 School buildings with wood structural members or roof deck do not have places of assembly above the first floor, unless approved by the Commissioner.
C-2 Places of assembly are provided with emergency lighting to illuminate exits.
A-1 There are no fixed or portable control gates that create dead-end conditions.
B-1 Wherever available, new and replacement mercury vapor or metal halide lamps are of fail-safe type that will self-extinguish if shielding is broken, cracked, or removed.
C-1 Where new or replacement fail-safe lamps are not available, separate ultraviolet radiation-absorbing shielding is provided.
D-2 Space under stairs and landings is not used for storage unless separated by two-hour fire rated construction.
E-3 Attic space in buildings of combustible construction is not used for storage.
F-1 Storage in storerooms and classroom areas is orderly and restricted to items of obvious value and usefulness.
G-1 Wood floors require proper finishing and treatment, while previously treated floors should undergo cleaning and refinishing H-2 prohibits the use of direct-fired fuel-burning heating units in areas occupied by students.
School buildings with seven or more classrooms feature a manually operated electric fire alarm system that remains active until the tripped station is reset or has sounded for at least 30 seconds In contrast, buildings with one to six classrooms are equipped with either a manual fire alarm, which can be hand-operated or electric, ensuring sufficient time for evacuation, or an electric fire alarm system similar to that used in larger buildings.
B-2 Fire alarm stations are located on every floor.
C-2 The building has a telephone that can be used in an emergency.
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Appendix C – Fire Safety Inspection Code Reference Checklist
(To be completed by certified code compliance technician or code enforcement official only)
Part II - Fire and Life Safety Standards
This section is to be completed for all Public and Nonpublic Schools and BOCES
Regulations of the Commissioner (8 NYCRR Part 155.25)
8 Electrically Operated Partitions If N/A or electrically disconnected, go to section 9
A-2 Partitions are operated by two (2) key operated, tamperproof, constant pressure, switches wired in series, remotely located at opposite ends and opposite sides of, and in view of, the partition.
B-2 The partition is capable of being reversed at any point in the extend or stack travel cycle.
C-2 Devices are essential for all partitions, as they effectively halt both the forward and backward movement of the partition These devices also prevent stacking motion when an object or person enters the space between the leading panel and a wall or other endpoint, ensuring safety in the stacking area.
D-2 Appropriate and conspicuous notice regarding the safe and proper operation of the electrically operated partition, required training, and supervision of students is posted in all partition operator locations.
Inspection, testing, and maintenance records for electrically operated partitions are available for review, confirming that maintenance was conducted following the manufacturer's guidelines and recommended service intervals Updated as of September 2009.
Fire Code of New York State (19 NYCRR Part 1225)
A-2 Combustible waste and vegetation shall not create a hazard F304
B-2 Open flames are prohibited except supervised science and technology labs F308
C-1 Storage in buildings is orderly F315
D-1 Storage ceiling clearance of 24 inches is maintained in nonsprinklered areas of buildings or 18 inches below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinkled areas of the building.
E-1 THIS ITEM DELETED - NO LONGER IN NYS FIRE CODE
F-2 Combustibles are not stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, or electrical equipment rooms.
G-2 Fueled equipment shall not be stored, operated, or repaired within a building F313
Fire safety and evacuation plans are established, regularly updated, and accessible for review to ensure preparedness Additionally, complete Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be readily available on-site It is essential that containers and rooms housing hazardous materials are clearly labeled for identification Furthermore, accurate records of hazardous material inventory statements should be maintained and provided for compliance.
A-2 Fire apparatus access roads are maintained and unobstructed
B-1 Flat roofs, less than 30 degrees (6/12 pitch), are free from obstruction F507 C-2 Private fire service hydrants, mains, and tanks are properly maintained and tested F508
D-2 Fire hydrants are maintained free from obstruction F508
E-1 Fire protection equipment and locations are identified and maintained F510
B-3 Portable unvented heaters are prohibited F603
C-2 Above-ground gas meters are protected from damage F603
D-2 Records of inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency and standby power systems are maintained on premises and are available for inspection.
E-1 No electrical system hazards observed or reported F605
F-1 Service equipment areas are adequately illuminated F605
G-1 Electrical service and branch equipment working space is unobstructed F605
H-1 Electrical room doors and all disconnects are identified F605
I-1 Unapproved multi-plug adapters are not used F605
J-1 Extension cords are properly used and are not a substitute for permanent wiring F605
K-1 Outlet, switch, junction boxes, and wire splices are covered F605
L-1 Refrigeration systems are accessible, properly labeled, and records of periodic testing are available on premises.
M-1 Approved elevator emergency signs are provided F607
N-1 Emergency elevator keys are properly located in an approved location for immediate use by the fire department.
O-2 Heating equipment, chimneys and vents are maintained and are in proper working order.
A-2 Kitchen hood is provided and maintained at commercially used equipment capable of producing grease vapors or smoke.
B-2 Hood fire extinguishing system, where provided, is maintained and serviced in accordance with Section F904 of the Fire Code of New York State.
A-2 Fire resistance rating of rated construction is maintained F703
B-2 Opening protectives are properly maintained and are not blocked or made inoperable F703
C-2 Doors requiring closers are not rendered inoperable by removal of the closer or the installation of any nonautomatic hold open device.
D-1 Records of annual inspections of sliding and rolling fire doors are available F703 E-1 Swinging fire and smoke doors close and latch automatically from any position F703
A-2 Furnishings do not obstruct or obscure exits F807
B-1 Storage of clothing and personal belongings in corridors and lobbies is compliant F807
C-2 Artwork and teaching materials are limited to not more than 20% of the corridor wall area.
D-2 Curtains, drapes, hangings and other decorative materials suspended from walls or ceilings shall be fire resistant or non-combustible.
A-2 Fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems are operative and inspection, testing and maintenance records are maintained and available for review on premises.
B-2 Portable fire extinguishers are located in a conspicuous location, are readily accessible, are not obstructed or obscured, and are maintained in accordance with this section and
C-2 Fire pumps are inspected, tested, maintained, in accordance with this section and
NFPA 25 and records are available on premises for review.
Ensuring that means of egress are free from obstructions is essential for safety, as outlined in F1028 Exterior exits must also remain unobstructed, including the removal of ice and snow Additionally, curtains, drapes, or decorations should not obstruct exits or hinder visibility For rooms or areas that require two or more exits, it is important to provide clear exit signs, as specified in F1029.
E-1 Exit sign placement shall be such that no point in an exit access corridor is more than
100 feet from the nearest visible exit sign.
F-3 Doors shall be readily operable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort Electromagnetic locking devices are not allowed Rev 4/2/07
G-1 Occupant load is conspicuously posted in all assembly spaces where occupant load exceeds 50 persons F1029
H-2 Means of egress are provided with emergency lighting F1029
I-2 Tactile signs stating EXIT and complying with ICC/ANSI, A117.1 are provided adjacent to each door to an egress stairway.
J-1 aisles must be maintained unobstructed in all occupied areas with seating, tables, and other furnishings K-l stairways leading below the exit discharge level should be clearly marked Additionally, L-1 requires that all exit signs are equipped with emergency lighting for visibility.
A-2 Electrical wiring and equipment in spray areas shall be explosion proof F1503
B-2 “No Welding” signs shall be posted in the vicinity of the paint spraying areas and paint storage rooms.
C-2 Portable fire extinguishers rated for high hazard shall be provided in paint spraying areas.
D-2 Spraying areas, exhaust fan blades and exhaust ducts shall be kept free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues.
19 Service Station and Repair Garages
A-3 An approved, clearly identified and readily accessible emergency disconnect switch shall be provided for fuel dispensers and distinctly labeled “Emergency Fuel Shutoff”.
B-2 Approved fire extinguishers, with a minimum rating of 2-A: 20-B:C, shall be located within 75 feet of pumps, dispensers, and storage tanks.
C-1 approved warning signs must be displayed in fuel dispensing areas, while daily inventory records for underground fuel storage tanks are essential for compliance Above-ground tanks require protection from vehicle impacts, and sources of ignition must be kept at least 18 inches above the floor in repair garages Additionally, repair garages should be equipped with appropriately rated fire extinguishers to ensure safety.
H-2 A non-coin operated telephone or other means to notify the fire department is provided on-site.
20 Welding And Other Hot Work
A-1 Hot work is conducted in areas designed or authorized for that work F2601
B-1 Combustible materials are protected to prevent ignition F2604
C-1 Fire extinguishers with a minimum 2-A:20-B:C ratings are located within 30 feet of hot work area.
A- 3 The storage, use, and handling of all hazardous materials are in accordance with Fire
A-3 Compressed gas containers are marked in accordance with CGA C-7 F3003
B-3 Compressed gas containers are secured and protected F3003
C-3 Protective caps, plugs or devices are in place F3003
23 Property Maintenance Code of NYS (19 NYCRR Part 1226)
A-1 Required equipment, systems, devices, and safeguards are maintained in good working order.
B-1 Non-required equipment, devices, and systems are maintained in good working order or removed.
C-1 All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
D-2 Certificate of elevator inspection is available for review PM606
An unsafe structure poses a significant risk to public safety and health, as it fails to provide essential safeguards against potential hazards such as fire This includes buildings with hazardous equipment, severe damage, decay, or structural instability that may lead to partial or total collapse.
Unsafe equipment refers to any boiler, heating system, elevator, escalator, electrical wiring, flammable liquid containers, or other devices within a building that are in disrepair Such equipment poses a significant hazard to the health, safety, and property of both the public and occupants, making it essential to address these risks promptly.
If the inspector finds that the building or equipment is unsafe and needs to be condemned, they will mark this on the nonconformance sheet, provide a written explanation of the hazard, and notify the Office of Facilities Planning.
Fire Safety Unit at (518) 474-3906 immediately.
Document any violations of the New York State Fire Code that are not covered in other sections of this form Be sure to include the specific section number for each code requirement related to the violation.
26 Certifications Part III - Public Schools
A-4 Section III-A Fire Safety Inspector Name and Signature
B-4 Section III-A Fire Safety Inspector Registry Number as designated by NYS Fire Administrator C-4 Section III-B Building Administrator, or Designee Name and Signature
D-4 Section III-C School Superintendent Name and Signature
26 Certifications Part III – Non-Public Schools
A-4 Section III-A Local Municipal Code Enforcement Official Name and Address
B-4 Section III-B Fire Safety Inspector Name, Phone Number Title, Address, and
C-4 Section III-C Building Administrator or Designee Name, Phone Number, Address, and Signature
27 Part I General Information Fire/Life Safety History
A-3 The fire inspector has been provided with a copy of the previous year’s Public School
Fire Safety Report and School Fire Safety Nonconformance Reporting Sheet.
Appendix D – Public School Fire Safety Report
Appendix E Nonpublic School Fire Safety Report