Things You Can Check to Make
Division of Building Safety
Inspections Go Better!
Dick Sevier
15-Apr-2012
Boise State University
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Top 4 Building Safety Infractions That
Comprise 75% of Our Violations
Improper use of power strips.
Improper use of extension cords.
Flammable materials within 18” of ceiling
Bookcases over 4’ tall not secured to wall.
15-Apr-2012
Boise State University
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No Piggy-backing of Power Strips
Right!
Power strips must be
plugged only into an
outlet.
Wrong!
Do not plug them into
another power strip
(piggy backing) or an
extension cord.
15-Apr-2012
Boise State University
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Online Sources for Power Strips
Grainger:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/outlet-strips/extension-cordsand-outlet-strips/electrical/ecatalog/N-gqt/NttPOWER+STRIP?Ndr=textsearchesinbase%2Btrue&sst=subset
NewEgg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&D
EPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=1&isNodeId=1&Description=power+strips&x=0&y=0
DigiKey:
http://search.digikey.com/us/en/cat/line-protection-distributionbackups/power-distribution-surgeprotectors/3211875?k=power%20strip
15-Apr-2012
Boise State University
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Improper Use of Extension Cords
Extension cords are
for temporary use
only and must be
disconnected at the
end of use each day.
Also, extension cords
must be plugged only
into receptacles, not
power strips.
15-Apr-2012
Boise State University
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No Flammable Material Within 18” of Ceiling
Clear bookcases and shelving of any
flammables within 18” of ceiling.
Wrong!
<=18”
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Boise State University
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Ensure Bookcases Over 4’ Tall Are
Secured to Wall
Look for bracket on top securing bookcase to wall.
Contact Paul Robertson (proberts@boisestate.edu / 426-5932)
if your bookcase is missing a bracket.
Right!
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Boise State University
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