Life Safety Chapter Compliance Walk

Joint Commission-aligned life safety walk-through for checking smoke barriers, corridor clearance, suite size compliance, fire doors, egress conditions, and related NFPA life safety items.

Inspection Details

• Inspection area or unit identified
  Record the specific unit, suite, corridor, or department included in the walk.
• Inspector name and role
  Document the person completing the inspection and their title or role.
• Inspection date and time
  Record when the walk-through was completed.
• AHJ or internal standard referenced
  Note the applicable standard or reference used for the walk, such as NFPA 101 or Joint Commission LS.02.01.10.
• Follow-up required for any deficiencies identified
  Indicate whether corrective action, reinspection, or escalation is needed based on findings.

Egress Routes and Corridor Clearance

• Corridors are clear and unobstructed
  Verify corridors maintain required clear width and are free of carts, equipment, storage, or other obstructions.
• Exit access routes are continuous and usable
  Confirm exit access is not blocked by temporary storage, furniture, construction materials, or locked barriers.
• Exit signs are visible from the inspection path
  Check that exit signage is present, illuminated if required, and visible from the corridor or travel path.
• Emergency lighting appears functional
  Verify emergency lighting units are present and show no obvious signs of failure, damage, or obstruction.
• Doors in the egress path open and latch properly
  Check that doors along the egress route open as intended, are not wedged open, and latch securely when closed.

Smoke Barriers and Compartmentation

• Smoke barriers are intact and continuous
  Inspect smoke barrier walls for visible openings, damage, penetrations, or missing components that could compromise compartmentation.
• Smoke barrier doors close and latch properly
  Verify smoke barrier doors are not blocked, close fully, and latch or seal as designed.
• Smoke barrier penetrations are properly sealed
  Look for unsealed penetrations, damaged firestopping, or unauthorized openings in smoke barrier assemblies.
• No storage or equipment compromises smoke compartment boundaries
  Confirm storage, carts, or equipment do not interfere with smoke compartment separation or door operation.

Suite Size and Suite Boundary Compliance

• Suite boundaries are clearly defined and maintained
  Verify suite limits are consistent with the approved floor plan and are not altered by temporary partitions or unauthorized openings.
• Suite size appears compliant with approved use
  Confirm the suite configuration does not exceed the allowed size or violate applicable life safety requirements for the occupancy and use.
• Travel distance within suite is not obviously excessive
  Check for obvious travel path issues, dead ends, or layout changes that could affect egress within the suite.
• Suite doors and access points operate as intended
  Verify suite access doors are not propped open, blocked, or modified in a way that affects life safety compliance.

Fire Protection and Life Safety Features

• Fire doors are unobstructed and self-closing
  Check fire doors for proper clearance, self-closing operation, and absence of wedges, magnets, or other obstructions.
• Portable fire extinguishers are accessible and mounted correctly
  Verify extinguishers are visible, accessible, and not blocked by furniture, carts, or storage.
• Sprinkler heads and fire alarm devices are unobstructed
  Inspect for storage, decorations, or equipment that could interfere with sprinkler discharge or alarm device operation.
• Fire alarm pull stations and notification devices are visible and accessible
  Confirm manual pull stations, horns, strobes, and related devices are not blocked or damaged.
• Any life safety deficiency documented with corrective action
  Record whether each deficiency has been logged, assigned, and routed for correction according to facility process.