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FIRE SAFETY CORRECTION NOTICE
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NAME : Golden Hills Elementary School
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ADDRESS: 2400 Via Canela Oroville CA 95966
THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING FIRE SAFETY DEFICIENCIES BE CORRECTED:
Project Information
A required Fire Life and Safety inspection pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 13146.3 was conducted on December 27th, 2021 at the above facility. During the inspection, I was accompanied
by Firefighter Brandon Biermann. The following deficiencies are required to be repaired and/or corrected. These deficiencies will be labeled as P1, P2 or P3 throughout this report.
P1: Highest priority, must be completed by Tuesday March 1st, 2022
P2: Second highest, priority and must be completed by Tuesday March 15th, 2022
P3: Third highest, priority and must be completed by Tuesday March 29th, 2022
Deficiencies
For all occupied rooms:
A minimum clearance corridor of 36 inches must be maintained in front of all fire alarm pull stations. CFC 907.4.2.6
A working space of not less than 30 inches in width, 36 inches in depth and 78 inches in height shall be provided in front of electrical service equipment. Storage is prohibited within
the designated working space. CFC 605.3
Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes. CFC 605.6
All drapes, hangings, curtains, light coverings, and other decorative materials, shall be made from a nonflammable material or shall be treated and maintained in a flame retardant condition
with a flame-retardant solution approved by the State Fire Marshal. T-19 3.08
Portable Fire Extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view and a minimum clearance corridor of 36 inches is required. They shall be securely mounted on brackets or placed
in cabinets a minimum of 4 inches off the ground to not more than 5 feet off the ground. CFC 906.6/ T-19 567.3/ T-19 567.6
Each classroom with more than one exit must have one designated exit to be signed with an exit sign that is internally or externally illuminated at all times; signs shall be connected
to an emergency power system that provides illumination for not less than 90 minutes in case of primary power loss. CFC 1016.2 & CFC 1013.6.3
In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate the means of egress in areas that require two or more exits (emergency lighting).
CFC 1008.3
Each school shall prepare procedures to be followed in case of fire or other emergency and shall post in each classroom or assembly area a plan showing paths of travel to evacuate and
an alternate route. Classrooms shall also have posted instructions to be followed by the teacher. T 19 3.13(a)(2)
All evacuation plan maps must show the safest/ quickest route of travel to the exterior of the building. Means of egress shall not pass-through kitchens, storage rooms, closets or spaces
used for similar purposes, or through rooms subject to locking. Evacuation maps must be posted near the designated egress door. CFC 1016.2
Every person managing or in charge of any public, private, or parochial school shall cause the fire alarm signal to be sounded not less than once every calendar month at the elementary
school level. T19.3.13(a)(1)
Artwork and teaching material shall be limited on walls or corridors to not more than 50 percent of the wall area. CFC 807.4.3.2
Hanging or displaying artwork, teaching or decorative material from the ceiling is prohibited. CFC 703.3
Campus Exterior:
P1 Address number/sign is required to be posted. Each character shall not be less than 4 inches high with a minimum stroke of ½ inch.
Maintenance Room/ Storage Room/ Staff Kitchen:
P1 30 inches x 36 inches x 78 inches clearance corridor for electrical panel is required.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Office Server Room:
P1 Open electrical junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical boxes.
P1 Fire Alarm backup batteries need to be replaced.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Office Storage Room:
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Counselor Office:
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Principal Office:
P1 Daisy chained power strips are prohibited.
P1 Open electrical junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical boxes.
Speech Office:
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Space heater must be plugged into a permanent electrical outlet, not a power strip.
Office Fire Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Modular bathroom behind campus office:
P1 Maintenance access: Remove extension cord being used as permanent wiring.
P.E. Storage room:
P1 Remove extension cord being used as permanent wiring.
Classroom A-1:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Post evacuation maps near the egress door.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom A-2:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Curtains over door windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited.
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Emergency Procedures are required to be posted.
P1 Artwork, teaching or decorative materials hanging from the ceiling are prohibited.
P1 Tablecloths are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Open electrical junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical boxes. (Side room)
P1 Organizer over side room door is to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Classroom A-3:
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Open electrical junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical boxes. (Side Room)
P1 Artwork, teaching or decorative materials hanging from the ceiling are prohibited.
P1 Tablecloths are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Classroom A1-A3 Sprinklers:
Proivide1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Classroom A-4:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom A-5:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Curtains over door windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Tablecloths are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom A-6:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
P2 Headphone organizer should be removed break room/ office door window.
Classroom A4-A6 Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Cafeteria:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the fire pull station is required.
P1 Signage used as curtains are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Daisy chained power strips are prohibited.
P1 Emergency lighting is required for this space.
Classroom D-4 / Library:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
P2 Remove exit sign over librarians’ office.
Tech Services Support Room:
P1 Window blinds/ curtains and other window coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Library/ Cafeteria Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Storage building east of the library:
P1 Electrical Romex is required to either be in approved conduit or behind a finished wall.
Classroom B-1:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Classroom B-2:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Curtains over windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Artwork, teaching or decorative materials hanging from the ceiling are prohibited.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom B-3:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Curtains over door windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited.
P1 Electrical Cube Tap extension cord by the Smart Board is prohibited.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom B1-B3 Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Classroom B-4:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Curtains over door windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Tablecloths are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Classroom B-5:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Remove Christmas lights along artwork wire across the classroom.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom B-6:
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom B4-B6 Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Electrical Main/ Natural Gas Main:
Electrical Main and Natural Gas Main Shutoff must be properly labeled with conspicuous signage each character shall not be less than 4 inches high with a minimum stroke of ½ inch.
Items Discussed/Requested
Please provide the following to Deputy Fire Marshal, Chris Boyd at chris.boyd@fire.ca.gov
Fire Drill Log
Copy of Campus Emergency Plan including lockdown procedures
Fire Alarm Systems- Annual testing and maintenance reports
List of Campus Contacts
Campus Map with locations of utility shutoffs
Michael Parker
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE/ Butte County Fire Department
Palermo Fire Station
Office: (530) 538-7565
ISSUED BY:
Michael Parker
RECEIVED BY
Carlos Aguilar
Email: caguilar@palermok8.org
DATE
02-15-2022
Portable Fire Extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view and a minimum clearance corridor of 36 inches is required. They shall be securely mounted on brackets or placed
in cabinets a minimum of 4 inches off the ground to not more than 5 feet off the ground. CFC 906.6/ T-19 567.3/ T-19 567.6
Each classroom with more than one exit must have one designated exit to be signed with an exit sign that is internally or externally illuminated at all times; signs shall be connected
to an emergency power system that provides illumination for not less than 90 minutes in case of primary power loss. CFC 1016.2 & CFC 1013.6.3
In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate the means of egress in areas that require two or more exits (emergency lighting).
CFC 1008.3
Each school shall prepare procedures to be followed in case of fire or other emergency and shall post in each classroom or assembly area a plan showing paths of travel to evacuate and
an alternate route. Classrooms shall also have posted instructions to be followed by the teacher. T 19 3.13(a)(2)
All evacuation plan maps must show the safest/ quickest route of travel to the exterior of the building. Means of egress shall not pass-through kitchens, storage rooms, closets or spaces
used for similar purposes, or through rooms subject to locking. Evacuation maps must be posted near the designated egress door. CFC 1016.2
Every person managing or in charge of any public, private, or parochial school shall cause the fire alarm signal to be sounded not less than once every calendar month at the elementary
school level. T19.3.13(a)(1)
Artwork and teaching material shall be limited on walls or corridors to not more than 50 percent of the wall area. CFC 807.4.3.2
Hanging or displaying artwork, teaching or decorative material from the ceiling is prohibited. CFC 703.3
Campus Exterior:
P1 Address number/sign is required to be posted. Each character shall not be less than 4 inches high with a minimum stroke of ½ inch.
Maintenance Room/ Storage Room/ Staff Kitchen:
P1 30 inches x 36 inches x 78 inches clearance corridor for electrical panel is required.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Office Server Room:
P1 Open electrical junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical boxes.
P1 Fire Alarm backup batteries need to be replaced.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Office Storage Room:
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Counselor Office:
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Principal Office:
P1 Daisy chained power strips are prohibited.
P1 Open electrical junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical boxes.
Speech Office:
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Space heater must be plugged into a permanent electrical outlet, not a power strip.
Office Fire Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Modular bathroom behind campus office:
P1 Maintenance access: Remove extension cord being used as permanent wiring.
P.E. Storage room:
P1 Remove extension cord being used as permanent wiring.
Classroom A-1:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Post evacuation maps near the egress door.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom A-2:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Curtains over door windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited.
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Emergency Procedures are required to be posted.
P1 Artwork, teaching or decorative materials hanging from the ceiling are prohibited.
P1 Tablecloths are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Open electrical junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical boxes. (Side room)
P1 Organizer over side room door is to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Classroom A-3:
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Open electrical junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical boxes. (Side Room)
P1 Artwork, teaching or decorative materials hanging from the ceiling are prohibited.
P1 Tablecloths are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Classroom A1-A3 Sprinklers:
Proivide1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Classroom A-4:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom A-5:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Curtains over door windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Tablecloths are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom A-6:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
P2 Headphone organizer should be removed break room/ office door window.
Classroom A4-A6 Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Cafeteria:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the fire pull station is required.
P1 Signage used as curtains are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Daisy chained power strips are prohibited.
P1 Emergency lighting is required for this space.
Classroom D-4 / Library:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
P2 Remove exit sign over librarians’ office.
Tech Services Support Room:
P1 Window blinds/ curtains and other window coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Library/ Cafeteria Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Storage building east of the library:
P1 Electrical Romex is required to either be in approved conduit or behind a finished wall.
Classroom B-1:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Classroom B-2:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Curtains over windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Artwork, teaching or decorative materials hanging from the ceiling are prohibited.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom B-3:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Curtains over door windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited.
P1 Electrical Cube Tap extension cord by the Smart Board is prohibited.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom B1-B3 Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Classroom B-4:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Curtains over door windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Tablecloths are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Classroom B-5:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Remove Christmas lights along artwork wire across the classroom.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom B-6:
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom B4-B6 Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Electrical Main/ Natural Gas Main:
Electrical Main and Natural Gas Main Shutoff must be properly labeled with conspicuous signage each character shall not be less than 4 inches high with a minimum stroke of ½ inch.
Items Discussed/Requested
Please provide the following to Deputy Fire Marshal, Chris Boyd at chris.boyd@fire.ca.gov
Fire Drill Log
Copy of Campus Emergency Plan including lockdown procedures
Fire Alarm Systems- Annual testing and maintenance reports
List of Campus Contacts
Campus Map with locations of utility shutoffs
Michael Parker
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE/ Butte County Fire Department
Palermo Fire Station
Office: (530) 538-7565
ISSUED BY:
Michael Parker
RECEIVED BY
Carlos Aguilar
Email: caguilar@palermok8.org
DATE
02-15-2022
Project Information
A required Fire Life and Safety inspection pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 13146.3 was conducted on December 27th, 2021 at the above facility. During the inspection, I was accompanied
by Firefighter Brandon Biermann. The following deficiencies are required to be repaired and/or corrected. These deficiencies will be labeled as P1, P2 or P3 throughout this report.
P1: Highest priority, must be completed by Tuesday March 1st, 2022
P2: Second highest, priority and must be completed by Tuesday March 15th, 2022
P3: Third highest, priority and must be completed by Tuesday March 29th, 2022
Deficiencies
For all occupied rooms:
A minimum clearance corridor of 36 inches must be maintained in front of all fire alarm pull stations. CFC 907.4.2.6
A working space of not less than 30 inches in width, 36 inches in depth and 78 inches in height shall be provided in front of electrical service equipment. Storage is prohibited within
the designated working space. CFC 605.3
Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes. CFC 605.6
All drapes, hangings, curtains, light coverings, and other decorative materials, shall be made from a nonflammable material or shall be treated and maintained in a flame retardant condition
with a flame-retardant solution approved by the State Fire Marshal. T-19 3.08
Portable Fire Extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view and a minimum clearance corridor of 36 inches is required. They shall be securely mounted on brackets or placed
in cabinets a minimum of 4 inches off the ground to not more than 5 feet off the ground. CFC 906.6/ T-19 567.3/ T-19 567.6
Each classroom with more than one exit must have one designated exit to be signed with an exit sign that is internally or externally illuminated at all times; signs shall be connected
to an emergency power system that provides illumination for not less than 90 minutes in case of primary power loss. CFC 1016.2 & CFC 1013.6.3
In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate the means of egress in areas that require two or more exits (emergency lighting).
CFC 1008.3
Each school shall prepare procedures to be followed in case of fire or other emergency and shall post in each classroom or assembly area a plan showing paths of travel to evacuate and
an alternate route. Classrooms shall also have posted instructions to be followed by the teacher. T 19 3.13(a)(2)
All evacuation plan maps must show the safest/ quickest route of travel to the exterior of the building. Means of egress shall not pass-through kitchens, storage rooms, closets or spaces
used for similar purposes, or through rooms subject to locking. Evacuation maps must be posted near the designated egress door. CFC 1016.2
Every person managing or in charge of any public, private, or parochial school shall cause the fire alarm signal to be sounded not less than once every calendar month at the elementary
school level. T19.3.13(a)(1)
Artwork and teaching material shall be limited on walls or corridors to not more than 50 percent of the wall area. CFC 807.4.3.2
Hanging or displaying artwork, teaching or decorative material from the ceiling is prohibited. CFC 703.3
Campus Exterior:
P1 Address number/sign is required to be posted. Each character shall not be less than 4 inches high with a minimum stroke of ½ inch.
Maintenance Room/ Storage Room/ Staff Kitchen:
P1 30 inches x 36 inches x 78 inches clearance corridor for electrical panel is required.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Office Server Room:
P1 Open electrical junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical boxes.
P1 Fire Alarm backup batteries need to be replaced.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Office Storage Room:
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Counselor Office:
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Principal Office:
P1 Daisy chained power strips are prohibited.
P1 Open electrical junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical boxes.
Speech Office:
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Space heater must be plugged into a permanent electrical outlet, not a power strip.
Office Fire Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Modular bathroom behind campus office:
P1 Maintenance access: Remove extension cord being used as permanent wiring.
P.E. Storage room:
P1 Remove extension cord being used as permanent wiring.
Classroom A-1:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Post evacuation maps near the egress door.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom A-2:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Curtains over door windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited.
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Emergency Procedures are required to be posted.
P1 Artwork, teaching or decorative materials hanging from the ceiling are prohibited.
P1 Tablecloths are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Open electrical junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical boxes. (Side room)
P1 Organizer over side room door is to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Classroom A-3:
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Open electrical junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical boxes. (Side Room)
P1 Artwork, teaching or decorative materials hanging from the ceiling are prohibited.
P1 Tablecloths are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Classroom A1-A3 Sprinklers:
Proivide1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Classroom A-4:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom A-5:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Curtains over door windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Tablecloths are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom A-6:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
P2 Headphone organizer should be removed break room/ office door window.
Classroom A4-A6 Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Cafeteria:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the fire pull station is required.
P1 Signage used as curtains are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Daisy chained power strips are prohibited.
P1 Emergency lighting is required for this space.
Classroom D-4 / Library:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
P2 Remove exit sign over librarians’ office.
Tech Services Support Room:
P1 Window blinds/ curtains and other window coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Library/ Cafeteria Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Storage building east of the library:
P1 Electrical Romex is required to either be in approved conduit or behind a finished wall.
Classroom B-1:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Florescent light coverings are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Classroom B-2:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Curtains over windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Artwork, teaching or decorative materials hanging from the ceiling are prohibited.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom B-3:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Curtains over door windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Decorative outdoor string lights are prohibited.
P1 Electrical Cube Tap extension cord by the Smart Board is prohibited.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom B1-B3 Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Classroom B-4:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Curtains over door windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Tablecloths are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
Classroom B-5:
P1 36-inch clearance corridor in front of the extinguisher is required.
P1 Artwork/ decorative materials on windows are to be of nonflammable material or treated and maintained (log) with an approved solution by the State Fire Marshal.
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P1 Remove Christmas lights along artwork wire across the classroom.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom B-6:
P1 Illuminated exit sign is required on designated egress door.
P2 All holes in walls, floors and ceilings are contributors to fire spread and must be repaired.
Classroom B4-B6 Sprinklers:
Provide 1-year service test
Provide 5-year service test
FDC sign required
Electrical Main/ Natural Gas Main:
Electrical Main and Natural Gas Main Shutoff must be properly labeled with conspicuous signage each character shall not be less than 4 inches high with a minimum stroke of ½ inch.
Items Discussed/Requested
Please provide the following to Deputy Fire Marshal, Chris Boyd at chris.boyd@fire.ca.gov
Fire Drill Log
Copy of Campus Emergency Plan including lockdown procedures
Fire Alarm Systems- Annual testing and maintenance reports
List of Campus Contacts
Campus Map with locations of utility shutoffs
Michael Parker
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE/ Butte County Fire Department
Palermo Fire Station
Office: (530) 538-7565
ISSUED BY:
Michael Parker
RECEIVED BY
Carlos Aguilar
Email: caguilar@palermok8.org
DATE
02-15-2022