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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.

Yes No N/A

Egress Routes and Corridor Clearance

Corridors are clear and unobstructed critical (required)

Verify corridors maintain required clear width and are free of carts, equipment, storage, or other obstructions.

Yes No N/A

Exit access routes are continuous and usable critical (required)

Confirm exit access is not blocked by temporary storage, furniture, construction materials, or locked barriers.

Yes No N/A

Exit signs are visible from the inspection path critical (required)

Check that exit signage is present, illuminated if required, and visible from the corridor or travel path.

Yes No N/A

Emergency lighting appears functional critical (required)

Verify emergency lighting units are present and show no obvious signs of failure, damage, or obstruction.

Yes No N/A

Doors in the egress path open and latch properly critical (required)

Check that doors along the egress route open as intended, are not wedged open, and latch securely when closed.

Yes No N/A

Smoke Barriers and Compartmentation

Smoke barriers are intact and continuous critical (required)

Inspect smoke barrier walls for visible openings, damage, penetrations, or missing components that could compromise compartmentation.

Yes No N/A

Smoke barrier doors close and latch properly critical (required)

Verify smoke barrier doors are not blocked, close fully, and latch or seal as designed.

Yes No N/A

Smoke barrier penetrations are properly sealed critical (required)

Look for unsealed penetrations, damaged firestopping, or unauthorized openings in smoke barrier assemblies.

Yes No N/A

No storage or equipment compromises smoke compartment boundaries critical (required)

Confirm storage, carts, or equipment do not interfere with smoke compartment separation or door operation.

Yes No N/A

Suite Size and Suite Boundary Compliance

Suite boundaries are clearly defined and maintained critical (required)

Verify suite limits are consistent with the approved floor plan and are not altered by temporary partitions or unauthorized openings.

Yes No N/A

Suite size appears compliant with approved use critical (required)

Confirm the suite configuration does not exceed the allowed size or violate applicable life safety requirements for the occupancy and use.

Yes No N/A

Travel distance within suite is not obviously excessive critical (required)

Check for obvious travel path issues, dead ends, or layout changes that could affect egress within the suite.

Yes No N/A

Suite doors and access points operate as intended critical (required)

Verify suite access doors are not propped open, blocked, or modified in a way that affects life safety compliance.

Yes No N/A

Fire Protection and Life Safety Features

Fire doors are unobstructed and self-closing critical (required)

Check fire doors for proper clearance, self-closing operation, and absence of wedges, magnets, or other obstructions.

Yes No N/A

Portable fire extinguishers are accessible and mounted correctly critical (required)

Verify extinguishers are visible, accessible, and not blocked by furniture, carts, or storage.

Yes No N/A

Sprinkler heads and fire alarm devices are unobstructed critical (required)

Inspect for storage, decorations, or equipment that could interfere with sprinkler discharge or alarm device operation.

Yes No N/A

Fire alarm pull stations and notification devices are visible and accessible critical (required)

Confirm manual pull stations, horns, strobes, and related devices are not blocked or damaged.

Yes No N/A

Any life safety deficiency documented with corrective action

Record whether each deficiency has been logged, assigned, and routed for correction according to facility process.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Life Safety Chapter Compliance Walk

Inspection Details

Egress Routes and Corridor Clearance

Smoke Barriers and Compartmentation

Suite Size and Suite Boundary Compliance

Fire Protection and Life Safety Features

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