Fillable Printable Home Inspection Checklist Report

Home Inspection Checklist Report

City of Houston Fire Marshal’s Office In Home Daycare

Inspection Checklist and Notice of Violation

FPU:

Owner’s Name:

Phone: Address: Zip Code: Date:

Number of Children Enrolled: ______ Number of Children Present: _______ Number of Staff Members Present: ______

 Address - Post building address numbers – 4” numbers in

height and visible from the street.

Fire Extinguishers – provide approved extinguishers for each floor of this

home (2A-10BC). There shall be no less than a 75 feet path of travel distance

between extinguishers.

 Evacuation Plan -Provide a fire safety evacuation Plan with

evacuation route posted.

Fire Drill - provide documentation of monthly fire drills to Fire Marshal

 Posting of Floor Plans – a floor plan showing the proper

evacuation routes shall be posted in each room and in other

areas of the home normally occupied by children.

Smoke Detectors - Provide smoke detectors for each sleeping

rooms/areas, and for each story within the dwelling unit, and in the

immediate vicinity of bed-rooms.

 Door Locks – remove all unapproved locks and latching

devices from all exit doors.

 Exit Doors and Windows - Do not obstruct exit doors. Burglar bars shall

be openable from the inside without the use of tool or special knowledge.

 Door Locks - Door locks and latches shall be openable

from the inside without the use of a key or tool.

Utility Equipment - Provide accessibility to electrical breaker panel, electric

and gas meters and cut-offs.

 Extension Cords – extension cords and flexible cords shall

not be a substitute for permanent wiring.

 Electrical Shock Hazards

– provide cover plates for wall switches, wall plugs

and electrical panels. Exposed wiring shall be removed. Label all electrical

circuits

 Clearance from Combustibles - Provide 3 feet of

clearance in all directions between combustible materials and

room heaters and other heat producing devices.

 Storage - discontinue storage of combustibles within 36 inches of a water

heater. All storage shall be kept neat and orderly.

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Important Note: This list is not all inclusive of the requirements for home daycares.

It is only intended to be a guideline for some basic home daycare inspection requirements.

ALL VIOLATIONS SHALL BE CORRECTED BY THE REINSPECTION DATE: _______________________

A $75.00 REINSPECTION FEE AND/OR CITATIONS MAY BE ACCESSED FOR ANY ADDITONAL REINSPECTIONS.

FIRE INSPECTOR: ______________________________________ PHONE

NUMBER______________________________________________

Person Receiving Report: Printed Name and Title:

Date Inspection Completed: _____/_____/______

In-Home Daycare Checklist

rev. 6/27/11a

In-Home Daycare Checklist

rev. 6/27/11a