 Fire Safety Inspections
Fire safety inspections are another opportunity for the Fire Prevention Section to educate the public in fire and life safety procedures and behaviors. Enforcement is used as a last resort for compliance.
A fire safety inspection is a visual surface survey for fire safety hazards that may cause a fire, contribute to its rapid growth or prevent the occupants' safe escape from a fire.
The following are items or behaviors that are checked for compliance:
- Electrical system deficiencies
- Overloaded electrical circuits
- Improper storage of flammable liquids
- Improper storage of combustible materials
- Unacceptable use of extension cords or "gang" plugs
- Fire extinguisher size and locations
- Fire exits blocked, locked or not provided
- Penetrations in fire rated walls or assemblies
- Exit signs designating exits
- Operating emergency lights where required
- Maximum occupant load determination and posting, and
- Other fire or life safety deficiencies
Commercial Building Inspections
- Fire and life safety inspections are performed on non-residential properties in Citrus County to prevent fires. Most inspections are unscheduled and conducted during normal business hours. Any business or person may call Fire Prevention to schedule a fire safety inspection.
- Citrus County Fire Prevention provides inspections of State licensed facilities for their re-licensing (daycare centers, adult living facilities, foster care homes, other State licensed facilities etc.), County owned and leased buildings, existing commercial properties, and other requested properties.
One & Two Family Residential Inspections
- An owner or occupant may request an inspection of their residence or property that they own or are currently renting or leasing. The inspection would encompass the similar fire safety requirements as required by the commercial inspection.
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