City of Tontitown Fire Marshal- Requirements for Business – Change of Occupancy

The following requirements must be met in order for the Fire Marshal to approve this change:
* ADDRESS POSTED – 6”-8” numbers in contrasting colors visible from street.
* FIRE EXTINGUISHERS – Minimum 10 lb., adequate number, inspected, tagged and mounted with sign.
* OCCUPANT LOAD – Sign posted.
* EXITS – Marked with lighted AC/DC signs including emergency lighting. Unlocked at all times.
* ELECTRICAL PANEL – Accessible, all circuits clearly labeled, no unprotected openings inside panel.
* ELECTRICAL COVERS – All switches, receptacles and junction boxes must have covers.
* GFI RECEPTICALS – All receptacles within 3 feet of water must be GFI protected.
* STORAGE – Flammables, compressed gas cylinders and combustibles properly stored.
* HANDRAILS – Handrails and guardrails must be installed where needed.
* WATER HEATER – Temperature and pressure relief valve line must be piped outside.
* HEATERS – Must be properly installed.
* EGRESS – Paths of egress must be free from obstructions.
* NO SMOKING SIGNS – Posted
* SMOKE DETECTORS – Mounted and functional.
* FIRE ALARMS SYSTEM – Affidavit provided or current inspection tag.
* FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM – Affidavit provided or current inspection tag, including backflow test report.
* COOKING HOOD – Extinguishing system inspected and tagged.
* BACKFLOW PREVENTION – Device installed and tested.
* SIGNS – Application approved

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