Office of Safety
Most Common Building Inspection Notations
| ITEM | REQUIREMENT | STANDARD |
|---|---|---|
| Aisles, Hallways, Corridors (means of Egress) |
Kept clean and free of obstructions | NCBC Vol.V Ch. 8 OSHA 1910.37 |
| Chemical Storage | Incompatible chemicals must not be stored together |
NFPA 45 7-.23 |
| Gas Cylinders | Secured Properly stored |
NFPA 55 6-6 NCBC Vol. V, Sect.1503 |
| Chemicals | Properly Labeled | NFPA 30 4-4.42, 45 7-2.3 OSHA 1910.1200 |
| Electrical Cords | Not used as permanent wiring (not over 90 days) In good repair |
NEC 305-4(h) NEC 400-8 |
| Electrical/ Mechanical Rooms | Not used as storage area | NCBC Vol. 3, Table 305 |
| Electrical Panels | Clearance of 36 inches Complete circuit directory Mounted in deadfront |
OSHA 1910.303(i) NEC 110.22 NEC 384 18 NFPA 70 |
| Emergency Action Plans | Posted emergency evacuation plan | OSHA 1910.38A |
| Eyewash Stations | Unobstructed Weekly inspection |
ANSI Z358.1990 OSHA 1910.151 |
| Exit Lights | Operational | OSHA 1910.37(q)(2) NCBC Vol.V 603.2 |
| Fire Extinguishers | Accessible Charged Inspected Not tampered with |
NFPA 10 OSHA 1910.157 NCBC Vol.V 602.1 |
| Flammable Storage Cabinet | Door closed Flammables stored inside cabinet |
NFPA 30 4-3.2 OSHA 1910.106 |
| Food & Drink | Not consumed in laboratory Not stored in research refrigerator |
ANSI Z4.1-68 OSHA 1910.141 (g) |
| Machine Guarding | In place, not removed | OSHA 1910.212 |
| Oxygen Storage | Away from incompatible materials, away from flammable or combustible material | NFPA 51 2-4.3 |
| Stair/ Corridor Doors | Should not be chocked open | NCBC Vol. V-504.7 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | ||
| Eye Protection | Available In use as required |
ANSI Z 87.1 OSHA 1910.133 |
| Protective Gloves | Available In use as required |
ANSI J6.6-71 OSHA 1910.138 |
| Respirator Use | Program up to date | ANSI Z 88.2-69 OSHA 1910.134 |
KEY to abbreviations:
ANSI - American National Standards
Institute
NCBC - North Carolina Building
Code
NEC - National Electric Code
NFPA - National Fire Protection
Association
OSHA - Occupational Safety and
Health Association
