SOP_NUMBER: 511.03-att-2
TITLE: Duties of Facility Fire Inspector
REFERENCE_CODE: IVN03-0001
DIVISION: Facilities
TOPIC_AREA: 511 Policy-Fire Services
EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2018-09-06
WORD_COUNT: 270
POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/105845
URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/511.03-att-2/

SUMMARY:
This document outlines the comprehensive responsibilities of facility fire inspectors in Georgia Department of Corrections facilities. Fire inspectors must conduct regular inspections and maintain detailed records across 33 specific areas including evacuation plans, emergency communication systems, fire suppression equipment, safety devices, electrical systems, and facility conditions. The inspector ensures all safety systems are functional and facilities comply with fire safety standards to protect inmates and staff.

KEY_TOPICS: fire inspector duties, fire safety inspection checklist, evacuation plans, fire drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire alarms, emergency lighting, exit doors, fire suppression equipment, facility safety inspection, communication systems, emergency keys, combustible materials, electrical safety, fire safety compliance

ATTACHMENTS:
  1. Fire and Life Safety Inspection Report
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/511.03-att-1/
  2. Duties of Facility Fire Inspector
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/511.03-att-2/
  3. Monthly Fire Drill Report (Attachment 3)
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/511.03-att-3/
  4. 30-Minute Fire Watch Log
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/511.03-att-4/

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SOP 511.03
Attachment 2

9/6/18


DUTIES OF FACILITY FIRE INSPECTOR

The facility fire inspector will be responsible for the following:

(A)  Evacuation plans are posted
(B)  Written evacuation plans are in the post orders
(C)  Inmates have been made familiar with evacuation plans
(D)  Communication systems from living area to Control Room are working
(E)  Date of last fire drill is up to date
(F) Supervisor's log book is up to date
(G)  Proper number of exits to outside
(H)  Locks are in proper working condition
(I) Keys are in proper working condition
(J)  Keys are coded to locks
(K)  Exit doors are not obstructed
(L) Stairwell is in safe condition
(M) Doors work properly
(N)  Emergency keys are kept in central location
(O) Smoke detectors are working properly
(P)  Fire alarms work properly
(Q)  Other alarms work properly
(R)  Emergency lighting works properly
(S)  Proper number of fire extinguishers available
(T)  Fire extinguishers are properly numbered
(U)  Fire extinguishers are properly located
(V)  Fire extinguishers are in functional condition
(W) Date of last test of fire extinguishers
(X)  Hose line condition (if applicable)
(Y)  Date of last hose line test (if applicable)
(Z)  Wall sockets are safe
(AA) Electric fixtures are safe
(BB) Wiring is safe
(CC) Exit lights are working properly
(DD) Storage areas are safe and uncluttered
(EE) Bedding is of approved type
(FF) There is no accumulation of combustibles
(GG) Trash receptacles are of approved type and in safe condition


Retention Schedule: This form shall be maintained until obsolete or replaced and then destroyed. The official copy
shall be maintained at the office of Fire Services and Life Safety.