Florida Public Schools
Annual Fire Safety Report
Tom Gallagher
Chief Financial Officer
State Fire Marshal
Produced by
Florida Division of State Fire Marshal
Prepared by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research
University of Florida
Table of Contents
Letter from the State Fire Marshal..................................... 3
Overview of Law.............................................................. 5
School Inspections Success Stories.................................... 7
Inspection Summary........................................................ 8
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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
STATE OF FLORIDA
TOM GALLAGHER
Dear Floridians,
This is the third annual report by the State Fire Marshal’s Office on the status of fire safety
inspections in Florida’s public schools. Statewide, the school districts conducted 97 percent of
required inspections, while the local fire districts conducted 90 percent of required inspections.
Fire safety inspections are critical to ensure the safety of our school children and educators.
Nothing short of 100-percent compliance is acceptable.
This report was provided to the Legislature and is available on the Division of State Fire
Marshal’s website, at www.fldfs.com/sfm.
Florida law requires that each local school district and each local fire department annually
inspect every public school and ancillary facility within its jurisdiction. I applaud those school
districts and fire departments that did their duty under the law. To those school districts and fire
departments that did not, they are forewarned: if we learn that serious violations of the fire
code are not being addressed, steps will be taken to protect teachers and school children from
unsafe areas.
The Division of State Fire Marshal is continually working to improve the inspection reporting
system. In conjunction with the University of Florida, the division has developed an internetbased school-inspection reporting system that will be implemented with the current fiscal year.
In accordance with Rule Chapter 69A-58, Uniform Fire Safety Standard for Educational
Facilities, all reports must now be submitted via the electronic school reporting system. If a
school district or local fire district chooses not to enter the report directly into the system, all
reports must be coded using the database coding system prior to forwarding to the division. Our
goal is to provide school districts and local fire officials with a tool to improve and simplify
reporting and ensure inspection reports are complete, consistent, and accurate. Full instructions,
including the Master Coding List, will be available on the division’s website on April 1, 2006.
Our teachers deserve a safe place to teach and our children deserve a safe environment in
which to learn. Each of us plays a critical role in that goal. Let’s keep that as our focus.
Sincerely,
Tom Gallagher
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OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
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Overview of Law
Overview of the Requirements of Section 1013.12, Florida Statutes
The firesafety inspections referred to in the statute above are applicable
to all buildings owned, leased, or being lease-purchased by the school board,
including all permanent and re-locatable buildings. In addition, they must
begin not sooner than one year after a new building has been occupied.
They must be performed each fiscal year in accordance with any applicable
code or standard, such as NFPA 101, as adopted in Rule 69A-3.012, Florida
Administrative Code, or any other applicable code or standard which has been
adopted in Rule Chapter 69A-58, Florida Administrative Code. Finally, the
subject inspections are not applicable to new construction or new buildings
which are subject to and controlled by Section 1013.38, Florida Statutes.
Each firesafety inspection report and plan of correction must contain,
at a minimum, the name of the school district or community college, the name
of the local fire authority having jurisdiction (that is, the municipality, county,
or special district), the name of the facility inspected, the type of facility
inspected (that
is, K-5, 6-9, 1012, community
colleges, other),
the facility
address, the
number of the
facility as listed
in the Florida
Inventory of
School Houses
(FISH#), the
name, address,
and phone
number of each
inspector and
the designation of whether such inspector is a special fire safety inspector or a
municipal fire safety inspector, the date of the inspection, and each violation or
deficiency noted during an inspection.
Reports of the inspections must be filed with the local school board
and the local site administrator. A plan and schedule for correction of any
deficiency in the inspection report must be developed by any fire safety
Continued on page 6
Overview of Law
continued
inspector finding a deficiency in conjunction with the school board and that
plan and schedule then must be adopted and complied with by the school board.
Furthermore, each violation or deficiency report must contain
the Building name or number and, if applicable, the room number of the
building in which the violation was noted; a description of the violation or
deficiency and the number of times this violation or deficiency has been
cited. In addition, the estimated correction date, total number of violations
or deficiencies cited not involving serious life safety hazards and the total
number of violations or deficiencies cited involving serious life safety
hazards. Finally, the date of the scheduled re-inspection, a statement that the
district has or has not complied with 1013.12(1)(c), a statement that the local
authority having jurisdiction has or has not complied with 1013.12(2) c),
including verification that the required fire drills have been completed. The
report must include the signature of the district inspector if the inspection
was made by the school district, or the signature of the local fire official if the
local authority having jurisdiction made the inspection. If joint inspections
were performed, both the school district fire safety inspector and the local fire
official must each sign the report.
When the violation or deficiency has been corrected, the school board
must notify the division of such correction. The inspection reports noted
above together with the plan and schedule for correction of any deficiency
must be submitted to the division by June 30, of each year.
.
Continued on page 7
School Inspections Success Stories
The SFM’s Inspection Reporting System is Now
Available
The Division has been working in conjunction with the University of
Florida to create a web-based firesafety inspection reporting system. This system
was designed specifically to eliminate the need for school districts to copy reports and forward them
physically to the
Division as required
by section 1013(1)(b),
Florida Statutes. The
system allows school
districts and fire
officials to personally
enter firesafety data as
it relates to inspections
performed on each
school and ancillary
facility. This ensures
that data collected
during any particular
fiscal year is complete,
consistent, and accurate
information and allows
school districts and
local fire authorities to
comply with the submission requirements in 1013(1)(b), Florida Statutes.
“I found the New Public School Reporting System to be functional and
easy to use. Registering to use the new system was very simple, and if any
problems arose, I had direct access to the project manager, database manager and
programmer, and also the State Fire Marshal’s office. This system is very user
friendly and is definitely an advantage when doing school inspections.” Archie Strickland, Fire Inspector
Madison County Fire Rescue
Continued on page 8
Inspection Summary
(Statewide)
Florida School District Inspections
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
Number of schools and ancillary facilities
Percentage reporting
Top five violations:
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
Emergency lights not operational
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Exit access not maintained
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
ESCAMBIA
SANTA
RO SA
HOLMES
O KALOO SA
WALTO N
3,460
3,355
97%
JACKSON
WASHINGTON
LEO N
CALHOUN
NASSAU
JEFFERSON
GADSDEN
MADISON
BAY
HAMILTON
DUVAL
BAKER
SUWANNEE
LIBERTY
WAKULL A
COLUMBIA
TAYLOR
CLAY
UNION
GULF
LAFAYETTE
ST.
JOHNS
BRADFORD
FRANKLIN
GILCHRIST
DIXIE
ALACHU A
PUTNAM
FLAGLER
LEVY
MARION
VOLUSIA
LAKE
CITRUS
SEMINOLE
SUMTER
HERNANDO
ORANGE
BREVARD
PASCO
Less than 75.0
OSCEO LA
HILLSBOROUGH
POLK
75.0 to 89.9
PINELLAS
INDIAN
RIVER
90.0 to 99.9
MANATEE
HARDEE
OKEECHOBEE
HIGHLANDS
100.0
SARASO TA
MARTIN
CHARLOTTE
G LADES
LEE
HEND RY
COLLIER
MONROE
MONROE
Percentage of Schools and Facilities Inspected by School Districts
8
ST.
LUCIE
DESO TO
PALM BEACH
BRO WARD
MIAMI-DADE
Inspection Summary
(Statewide)
Florida Local Fire Authority Inspections
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
Number of schools and ancillary facilities
Percentage reporting
Top five violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Exit access not maintained
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Inadequate fire resistance
ESCAMBIA
SANTA
RO SA
HOLMES
O KALOO SA
WALTO N
3,460
3,129
90%
JACKSON
WASHINGTON
LEO N
CALHOUN
NASSAU
JEFFERSON
GADSDEN
MADISON
BAY
HAMILTON
DUVAL
BAKER
SUWANNEE
LIBERTY
WAKULL A
COLUMBIA
TAYLOR
CLAY
UNION
GULF
LAFAYETTE
ST.
JOHNS
BRADFORD
FRANKLIN
GILCHRIST
DIXIE
ALACHU A
PUTNAM
FLAGLER
LEVY
MARION
VOLUSIA
LAKE
CITRUS
SEMINOLE
SUMTER
HERNANDO
ORANGE
BREVARD
PASCO
Less than 75.0
OSCEO LA
HILLSBOROUGH
POLK
75.0 to 89.9
PINELLAS
INDIAN
RIVER
90.0 to 99.9
MANATEE
HARDEE
OKEECHOBEE
HIGHLANDS
100.0
SARASO TA
MARTIN
CHARLOTTE
G LADES
LEE
HEND RY
COLLIER
MONROE
MONROE
Percentage of Schools and Facilities Inspected by Local Fire Authorities
9
ST.
LUCIE
DESO TO
PALM BEACH
BRO WARD
MIAMI-DADE
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Alachua
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) not installed in wet locations
68
68
100%
65
96%
Baker
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Exit access not maintained
Missing or broken receptacle/faceplate
9
8
89%
3
33%
Bay
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Blocked or locked exits
10
42
41
98%
38
90%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Bradford
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Accumulation of combustible materials
Fire alarm system not properly inspected/maintained
11
11
100%
4
36%
Brevard
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
Inadequate fire resistance
105
105
100%
103
98%
Broward
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
Accumulation of combustible materials
Inadequate fire resistance
11
259
259
100%
259
100%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Calhoun
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Accumulation of combustible materials
Blocked or locked exits
Extinguisher access obstructed
8
8
100%
8
100%
Charlotte
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Exit lights inoperable in emergency mode
Inadequate fire resistance
19
19
100%
19
100%
Citrus
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Exit access not maintained
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
12
24
24
100%
24
100%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Clay
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
40
40
100%
40
100%
Collier
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Fire alarm violations, general
Means of egress violations, general
Missing or broken receptacle/faceplate
53
53
100%
45
85%
Columbia
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Inadequate fire resistance
Emergency lights not operational
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) not installed in wet locations
13
15
15
100%
9
60%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
DeSoto
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Exit lights inoperable in emergency mode
13
13
100%
13
100%
Dixie
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Compressed gas cylinders not secured
6
6
100%
6
100%
Duval
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Blocked or locked exits
Fire evacuation plan(s) not posted
14
168
168
100%
160
95%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Escambia
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit access not maintained
Missing or broken receptacle/faceplate
Blocked or locked exits
Fire safety inspection reports were not received for the following:
Brownsville Middle
C. A. Weis Elementary
Escambia Superintendent's Office
Eseal Center
Hellen Caro Elementary
Jim Allen Elementary
John A. Gibson Headstart Program
Judy Andrews School
Pine Forest Senior High
Roy L. Hyatt Environmental Center
66
52
79%
17
26%
Flagler
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
Emergency lights not operational
Blocked or locked exits
15
13
13
100%
13
100%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Franklin
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Accumulation of combustible materials
Means of egress violations, general
Protection violations, general
6
6
100%
6
100%
Gadsden
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Accumulation of combustible materials
Exit lights inoperable in emergency mode
Blocked or locked exits
Fire safety inspection reports were not received for the following:
James A. Shanks Senior High
Quincy Educational Center
19
17
89%
12
63%
Gilchrist
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
General requirements violations
Exit access not maintained
Emergency lights not operational
16
6
6
100%
6
100%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Glades
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Fire alarm system not properly inspected/maintained
Emergency lighting not tested/records maintained
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
5
5
100%
5
100%
Gulf
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Accumulation of combustible materials
Emergency lights not operational
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
6
6
100%
0
0%
Hamilton
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit access not maintained
Emergency lights not operational
Accumulation of combustible materials
17
8
8
100%
7
88%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Hardee
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Exit lights inoperable in emergency mode
11
10
91%
9
82%
Hendry
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Means of egress violations, general
Exit lights inoperable in emergency mode
Fire safety inspection reports were not received for the following:
Clewiston Administrative Offices
15
14
93%
14
93%
Hernando
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Means of egress violations, general
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Emergency lights not operational
18
25
25
100%
25
100%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Highlands
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operatonal
Missing or broken receptacle/faceplate
Improper storage
18
17
94%
18
100%
Hillsborough
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit access not maintained
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Emergency lights not operational
247
247
100%
243
98%
Holmes
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Blocked or locked exits
Combustible material improperly stored
19
10
10
100%
8
80%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Indian River
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
Fire evacuation plan(s) not posted
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
24
24
100%
24
100%
Jackson
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Fire safety inspection reports were not received for the following:
Administrative Building
Cottondale Elementary
Cottondale Senior High
Family Services Center
Graceville Elementary
Graceville Senior High
Grand Ridge Senior High
Head Start
Hope School/CACL/ACE
Jackson Academy of Applied Technology
Maintenance Yard
Malone Senior High
Marianna Adult Education Center
Marianna Middle
Marianna Senior High
Riverside Elementary
Sneads Elementary
Sneads Senior High
Transportation Center
20
20
0
0%
1
5%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Jefferson
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Emergency lights not operational
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
9
0
0%
9
100%
Lafayette
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Means of egress violations, general
Utilities violations, general
Emergency lights not operational
5
5
100%
5
100%
Lake
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
21
58
58
100%
49
84%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Lee
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit access not maintained
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
Emergency lights not operational
83
81
98%
72
87%
Leon
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Accumulation of combustible materials
Blocked or locked exits
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Fire safety inspection reports were not received for the following:
Odyssey Science Center
61
60
98%
58
95%
Levy
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Horn/strobe device inadequate or inoperable
22
15
15
100%
15
100%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Liberty
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Building address/I.D. not present or not visible
Emergency lights not operational
7
7
100%
7
100%
Madison
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Blocked or locked exits
General requirements violations
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
7
7
100%
7
100%
Manatee
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Extension cords not rated for use
Emergency lights not operational
23
53
53
100%
53
100%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Marion
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Missing or broken receptacle/faceplate
60
60
100%
57
95%
Martin
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit access not maintained
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Accumulation of combustible materials
24
26
26
100%
26
100%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Miami-Dade
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit access not maintained
Inadequate fire resistance
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Fire safety inspection reports were not received for the following:
Aventura Elementary Charter School
Doral Academy Charter High School
Maintenance Operations; South Central Satellite
Miami Carol City Senior High
Miami Edison Middle
North County Charter School
Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High
Rosa Parks Charter School
Ryder Elementary Charter School
Spiral Tech Elementary
Student Services and Attendance Center
Youth Co-Op Charter School
394
366
93%
321
81%
Monroe
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Blocked or locked exits
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
25
15
15
100%
15
100%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Nassau
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
Monthly inspections not done/recorded
21
21
100%
18
86%
Okaloosa
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Extinguisher missing from location
51
51
100%
51
100%
Okeechobee
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Missing or broken receptacle/faceplate
Emergency lights not operational
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
26
11
11
100%
11
100%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Orange
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Inadequate fire resistance
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
Exit access not maintained
198
198
100%
198
100%
Osceola
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Accumulation of combustible materials
Exit access not maintained
Horn/strobe device inadequate or inoperable
43
43
100%
43
100%
Palm Beach
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit access not maintained
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
Rated openings not maintained
Fire safety inspection reports were not received for the following:
Howell L. Watkins Middle
S. D. Spady Elementary
South Area Middle School of Choice
27
223
220
99%
220
99%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Pasco
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit access not maintained
Emergency lights not operational
Extension cords not rated for use
78
78
100%
77
99%
Pinellas
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Extension cords not rated for use
Emergency lights not operational
Inadequate fire resistance
150
150
100%
145
97%
Polk
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Emergency lights not operational
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
28
139
129
93%
89
64%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Putnam
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Dangerous condition exists
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
Inadequate fire resistance
26
26
100%
26
100%
St. Johns
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Accumulation of combustible materials
Blocked or locked exits
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
36
36
100%
36
100%
St. Lucie
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Accumulation of combustible materials
Extinguisher missing from location
Blocked or locked exits
29
40
40
100%
36
90%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Santa Rosa
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Blocked or locked exits
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Emergency lights not operational
33
33
100%
24
73%
Sarasota
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Improper storage
Blocked or locked exits
Inadequate fire resistance
Fire safety inspection reports were not received for the following:
Taylor Ranch Bus Depot
47
41
87%
44
94%
Seminole
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
Emergency lights not operational
30
64
64
100%
64
100%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Sumter
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Inadequate clearance below sprinkler heads
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
Fire safety inspection reports were not received for the following:
Administrative Complex
26
25
96%
24
92%
Suwannee
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Monthly sprinkler system inspection not done/recorded
Extinguisher missing from location
11
11
100%
11
100%
Taylor
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Accumulation of combustible materials
Inadequate fire resistance
Blocked or locked exits
31
9
9
100%
1
11%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Union
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Accumulation of combustible materials
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
8
8
100%
8
100%
Volusia
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
Emergency lights not operational
Fire safety inspection reports were not received for the following:
Bicentennial Park
Ridgewood South
79
77
97%
74
94%
Wakulla
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Rated openings not maintained
32
10
10
100%
10
100%
Inspection Summary
(County-by-County)
Walton
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Missing or broken receptacle/faceplate
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Fire safety inspection reports were not received for the following:
Freeport Senior High
14
13
93%
10
71%
Washington
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
School District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Hood system needs inspection or maintenance
Improper storage in electrical or mechanical rooms
33
11
11
100%
11
100%
Inspection Summary
Community Colleges
Total number of schools and ancillary facilities
College District
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Local Fire Authority
Number of schools and ancillary facilities inspected
Percentage inspected
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Dangerous condition exists
Extinguisher missing from location
Brevard - No reports
Broward
Top violations:
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Sprinkler system needs inspection/test/maintenance
Central Florida
Top violations:
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
Flammable atmosphere present
Building services violations, other
Means of egress violations, other
Chipola
Top violations:
Improper storage in electrical or mechanical rooms
Exit lights inoperable in emergency mode
FACP indicates trouble condition
General requirements violations, other
Daytona Beach
Top violations:
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
Extension cords not rated for use
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Edison
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Fire alarm system not properly inspected/maintained
Improper storage in electrical or mechanical rooms
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
Fire alarm control panel indicates trouble condition
34
133
130
98%
42
32%
Inspection Summary
Community Colleges continued
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Top violations:
Sprinkler system needs inspection/test/maintenance
General requirements violations, other
Post Indicator Valve (PIV) not locked/supervised
Florida Keys
Top violations:
Occupancy load exceeded or not posted
Means of egress violations, other
Blocked or locked exits
Extinguisher missing from location
Accumulation of combustible materials
Gulf Coast
Top violations:
Emergency lights not operational
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Protection violations, other
Hillsborough
Top violations:
Improper storage in electrical or mechanical rooms
Rated openings not maintained
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Accumulation of combustible materials
Emergency lights not operational
Indian River
Top violations:
Means of egress violations, other
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
FACP indicates trouble condition
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Lake City
Top violations:
Means of egress violations, other
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Lake-Sumter
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Fire alarm system requires inspection
Blocked or locked exits
35
Inspection Summary
Community Colleges continued
Manatee
Top violations:
Means of egress violations, other
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
Exit access not maintained
Miami-Dade
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Missing or broken receptacle/faceplate
Fire evacuation plan(s) not posted
North Florida
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Means of egress violations, other
Utilities violations, other
Okaloosa-Walton
Top violations:
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Monthly sprinkler system inspection not done/recorded
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Palm Beach
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Blocked or locked exits
Emergency lights not operational
Pasco-Hernando
Top violations:
Accumulation of combustible materials
Emergency lights not operational
Extinguisher missing from location
Pensacola
Top violations:
Rated openings not maintained
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
36
Inspection Summary
Community Colleges continued
Polk
Top violations:
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Missing or broken receptacle/faceplate
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
St. Johns River
Top violations:
Fire alarm needs inspection
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
FACP indicates trouble condition
Means of egress violations, other
St. Petersburg
Top violations:
Means of egress violations, other
Emergency lights not operational
Utilities violations, other
Santa Fe
Top violations:
Fire extinguisher requires inspection
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Inadequate clearance below sprinkler heads
Seminole
Top violations:
Exit lights inoperable in normal mode
Fire alarm system needs inspection
Fire extinguisher missing from location
Means of egress violations, other
South Florida
Top violations:
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Exit access not maintained
FACP indicates trouble condition
Tallahassee
Top violations:
Means of egress violations, other
Improper use of multistrips/extension cords
Valencia
Top violations:
Penetration protection missing or inadequate
Smoke detectors inoperable or missing
Utilities violations, other
37