Fire and Rescue Department
Office of the Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention and Inspection Division
1334-G, Ashton Road, Hanover MD 21076
410-859-7511
PRE-OCCUPANCY FIRE INSPECTION
[
[
[
] Initial Pre-Occupancy Fire Inspection
] Re-Inspection
] Other ________________________
[
[
[
] New Construction
] Addition
] Interior Alteration or
Renovation
MAA / Facility Name ______________________________________________
Building #, Address ________________________________________________
City _____________________________________, MD
ZIP ____________
Inspection conducted by A-FM_________________ 410-859-7511/ _________
Date and Time of Inspection _____/______/______ _______ [
] AM [
] PM
Property Use and Occupancy Classification:
[
]-[
], ______________ Use Group (Example: S-1, Storage)
Area of facility ____________ (Square Feet)
Means of Egress
(Note: All code references refer to NFPA 101, 2006 unless
otherwise noted.)
Paths of egress and exits are readily visible and identifiable
Exits and means of egress are clear and unobstructed (e.g. – no
Yes No
Reference
7.2.1.1.2,
7.5.2,
7.7.3,
7.10.1.2,
4.5.3.3
7.5.1.1,
carts)
Means of Egress
(Note: All code references refer to NFPA 101, 2006 unless
otherwise noted.)
Adequate numbers of exits are provided
Yes No
7.5.2,
4.5.3.2,
7.1.10.1
Reference
13.1.7,
13.2
7.5.1.3.1,
4.5.3.1
7.6
7.5.1.5
7.2.1.4.2
7.2.1.7
Remote Exit is available, if required
Travel distances are within required limits
Dead-ends are within required limits
Doors swing in direction of egress travel, if required
ADA compliant lever hardware, panic hardware, are provided,
where required
Doors open and close easily and latches operate properly
7.2.1.4.5,
7.2.1.8
7.2.1.4.1.4
4.8.1(2)
Security gates meet separation requirements
Emergency evacuation plan is posted on site
OtherOtherYes No
Reference
7.3.1.1,
7.3.4.1
IBC Ch. 7
DST
Exit Illumination and Signage
Adequate Emergency White Lighting Levels
Exit signs [RED on WHITE] visible and illuminated
Emergency lighting systems pre-tested ___/___/___
Yes No
Reference
7.9
7.10
7.9.3
Stairways
Aggregate width (50/50) adequate
Yes No
Corridors and Concourse
Adequate minimum width for use and capacity requirements
Integrity of separation barriers and partitions CH 7
Arrangement and width of egress paths
(Note: The concourse width is not permitted to be less than 12 or 14
feet during normal flight operating hours.)
Integrity of walls and doors
Guardrails / Handrails properly installed – No obstructions
Security equipment appropriately placed
Discharge arrangement adequate and clear
Stairs are: Ventilated [ ], Pressurized [ ], Conditioned [
Other-
]
N/A
Reference
7.7.2,
7.7.4
7.2.2.5.1
7.2.4.4,
7.2.4.5
7.2.2.5.3.1
7.2.2.1.1
N/A
N/A
Fire Doors, Fire Walls, Fire and Smoke Separation Walls
Rating is appropriate for location(s)
Materials properly installed
OtherOther-
Yes No
HVAC Systems and Controls
Building zone ceiling has: Ducted Returns [ ], Plenum Returns [ ]
Pre-Testing Balancing Report was provided ____/____/____
Dampers and Detectors in ducts properly placed
A schedule is provided (if more than two systems)
Fire damper types: Wall [ ], Floor [ ], Ceiling [ ]
Kitchen hood systems: UL 300 compliant [ ], Duct wrapped [ ],
FA supervised, Cleanout access signage placed [ ]
Other-
Yes No Reference
N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
NFPA 90A
DST
N/A N/A
N/A
Various
Electrical System
Panel board clear of storage
Panel board properly labeled
GFCI circuits installed in correct areas and operating properly
Emergency power available: UPS [ ], Generator [ ]
MAA certified electrical inspections completed
OtherOther-
Yes No
Reference
9.1.2
9.1.2
9.1.2
9.1.2
DST
Housekeeping
Storage properly arranged (18” below AS, with proper signage)
Rubbish and building materials removed
Flammable and combustible liquids properly stored
Other-
Yes No
Reference
Various
7.1.10.1
8.7.3
Fire Alarm
Type of system (specify)
Monitored by ____________ Phone #____________
Pin#_________
Initiating devices: PS [ ], HD [ ], SD [ ], Water flow[ ],
Valve Tamper[ ], Special Systems/MM [ ], Building Notification [
]
Audio/Visual [ ], Other ______________________[ ]
System tested and operational
Other-
Yes No
Reference
IBC Ch.7
IBC Ch.7
Reference
N/A
9.7.2.1
9.7.2.1
9.8
Fire Extinguishers
Adequate number [
], and distribution
9.7.4.1
NFPA 10
NFPA 10
Properly mounted and located
Other-
Sprinkler System
Type of system ___________________ Number of Zones
________
Appropriate type for hazards (Kitchens=Class K, 10lb / 4A60BC in
FEC, typical)
System tested and emergency operational on _____/_____/_____
Alarm initiation type: Flow Switch [ ], Water motor gong [ ]
Valve supervision by: Fire alarm [ ], Flow switch [ ],
MAA-Old FRD [ ], Padlock/Chain [ ]
Other-
Yes No
Reference
N/A
Fire Hydrants
Are in compliance with NFPA 24
Threads are compatible with DST requirements
Are operational and maintained in good condition
Yes No
Reference
N/A
DST
NFPA 24
Special Fire Protection Systems
The Building manager has been advised of testing, maintenance, and
document submission requirements for the following special fire
protection systems
[ ] NFPA 72, Fire Alarm Systems
[ ] NFPA 25, Water Based Fire Protection Systems
[ ] NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers
[ ] NFPA 13, Fire Sprinkler Systems
[ ] Building Manager advised that all special fire protection
system re-submittals, field revisions, conformed graphic plans, and
CD copies must be provided to the OFM.
Other-
Yes No
Reference
9.6.7.3
9.8
N/A
9.7.2.1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
MARYLAND AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
BWI MARSHALL FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION AND INSPECTION DIVISION
PRE-OCCUPANCY FIRE INSPECTION RESULTS
As a result of this inspection, the subject facility, known as
___________________________________________________________________
is hereby:
[ ] APPROVED FOR OCCUPANCY (See Note 1).
[ ] APPROVED FOR TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY, subject to correction of items
noted (See conditions of temporary or phased occupancy approval listed below).
[ ] APPROVED FOR PHASED TEMPORARY stocking and occupancy only (See
Note 2).
[ ] DENIED occupancy approval due to the fire code deficiencies noted. The
Tenant/Contractor is directed to correct the items noted prior to requesting re-inspection.
Note 1: “Approved for occupancy” indicates a finding that all fire safety criteria set forth at the time and date of the attached
inspection has been met in accordance with the applicable adopted codes and standards of the State of Maryland and the
Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) Fire Prevention and Inspection Division at the BWI – Thurgood Marshall Airport.
This certificate will only be issued if the building or structure is deemed safe for occupancy. All life safety and fire detection
and suppression systems must be in full working operation, including alarm supervision, and alarm transmission requirements.
Note 2: A “phased temporary” approval is hereby granted to STOCK and OCCUPY a substantially completed,
permitted portion. This temporary approval will expire within 30 days after completion of work unless a final
certificate of occupancy is issued by the MAA-OFM, and the Owner (MAA-Engineer). The portion approved is:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
(List Portion(s) approved for Phased Temporary occupancy)
Owner’s Representative
MAA Engineer Signature: ________________________
Date: ____________
Inspector’s Signature: _ ___________________[FM- ]
Date: ____________
Tenant’s Signature:
Date: _____________
_______________________
Sub-Tenant’s Signature: _______________________
Date: ____________
Contractor’s Signature:__________________________
Date: ____________
The above signatures attest that the parties listed are aware of deficiencies noted (if any),
and any listed conditions of approval (if applicable), and agree to diligently correct any
deficiencies noted. Failure to abide by a lawful order of the Fire Marshal is a violation of
the State Fire Prevention Code, and is punishable in accordance with the provisions
therein.
Conditions of Temporary, or Phased, Occupancy Approval
These items must be corrected within the time limits listed as a condition of a
temporary, or phased, certificate of occupancy. Failure to complete these items
within the prescribed time limits will void this temporary approval. The OFM must be
notified upon correction of the items listed and a re-inspection must be scheduled.
[End of Document – Form FM-07-01]
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