NOTICE OF FIRE SAFETY
INSPECTION
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Facility Inspected: GRAF HALL
Inspection Date: 06/13/2014
Reinspect Date/Time: 00/00/0000
A fire safety inspection of the facility listed above was performed by the Corvallis Fire Prevention
Bureau. These fire safety deficiencies could result in a fire or jeopardize the safety of those occupying
the facility. Please see that these items are corrected immediately. If you have any questions regarding
this inspection, please phone me at 737-3066. Thank you for your cooperation and support for fire
safety. Jim Patton, Fire Prevention Officer, [email protected]
Note: Deficiencies that are bold and underlined remain uncorrected from the last fire/life safety
inspection(s) and should be corrected immediately.
* Annotates a deficiency identified by OSU Environmental Health and Safety Department. Direct any
questions regarding these items to that office (737-2273).
Indicated on the report are items which should be correct by the Departments (DEPT) that occupy this
building, Facilities Services (FS), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Recycling (RECY).
Please forward a copy of this report to the responsible group(s) and begin corrective action to be
completed no later than the reinspection date.
Facilities Services Priority Codes:
Priority 1: (p1) items are considered immediate safety hazards and should be corrected within 48 hours
of notification if possible. If repairs cannot be made immediately, temporary measures may be taken.
Priority 2: (p2) items should be corrected within the five-week period before the scheduled
reinspections.
Priority 3: (p3) items are long term fixes that should be either added to an ongoing work list (such as
annual testing of building sprinkler systems) or to the capital improvement list for campus upgrades.
The due date is listed at the top of this page. If you have any questions, require additional information,
or feel the items have been improperly assigned, feel free to contact Jim Patton (Corvallis Fire
Department) at 737-3066. If assistance is required from Facilities Services to estimate or correct an item
assigned to a Department, contact the Work Coordination Center at ext. 7-2969. MS Excel format is
available upon request.
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Location
Description
Code
Notes
Reference
Center
Stairwell at
Third Floor
Required fire walls,
occupancy separation
walls, and draft stops
shall be maintained.
Discontinue
holding fire
CFC 703.1 door open in
unapproved
manner.
Near 304
Fire doors/smoke
barriers shall be
maintained and kept
free of obstructions.
Doors shall close and
latch unaided.
Adjust
stairwell fire
CFC 703.2
door to latch
upon closing.
RECY
Near 303
Combustible recycling
containers shall not be
placed in exitways.
CFC 316.5
Containers may be
placed in non
hazardous rooms.
DEPT
Discontinue the use of
non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
Third floor
place of permanent
605.4,
mezzanine area
wiring. Fuse protected 605.5
power strips are
acceptable.
DEPT
FS
DEPT
DEPT
Second Floor
OFC
3807.3
Inside
curtained area
Discontinue the use of
non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
place of per manent
605.4,
wiring. Fuse protected 605.5
power strips are
acceptable.
Remove
recycling
bags from
building
Multiple
cords
Provide
evidence of
fire resistive
black curtains
or replace
with such.
REPEAT!
Multiple
cords
Completed
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2
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2
2
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DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
RECY
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
Location
Description
Code
Notes
Reference
Near 306
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles, corridors,
and stairs.
EXITWAYS SHALL
BE KEPT CLEAR AT
ALL TIMES.
CFC
315.2.2,
Remove
1027,
material from
http://surpl
hallway.
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
0305
Plug power strips
directly into outlet. Do CFC
not chain one to
605.4.2
another.
Near 307
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles, corridors,
and stairs.
EXITWAYS SHALL
BE KEPT CLEAR AT
ALL TIMES.
Near 307
Combustible recycling
containers shall not be
placed in exitways.
CFC 316.5
Containers may be
placed in non
hazardous rooms.
0309
Replace protective
caps on all high
CFC
pressure cylinders not 3003.4
actively in use.
0309
Discontinue practice of
storing breakable
CFC
chemical containers on 2703.9.2
floor.
0309
Plug power strips
directly into outlet. Do CFC
not chain one to
605.4.2
another.
CFC
315.2.2,
Remove
1027,
material from
http://surpl
hallway.
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
Remove
recycling
bags from
building.
Completed
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Priority
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Party
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2
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2
DEPT
DEPT
Location
Description
Code
Notes
Reference
Left of 308
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles, corridors,
and stairs.
EXITWAYS SHALL
BE KEPT CLEAR AT
ALL TIMES.
CFC
315.2.2,
Remove
1027,
material from
http://surpl
hallway.
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
0308
CFC
2703.5.1,
Label all chemical
http://oreg
containers (1 gallon
onstate.edu
and larger) as to plain /ehs/sites/d
language contents &
efault/files/
associated hazard. *All pdf/si/che
containers should be
mical_stor
labeled.
age_guidel
ines_si030.
pdf
Right of
electrical
panel Secure
electrical
conductors
within
insulation and
secure to plug
tightly.
DEPT
0308
OFC
3807.3
DEPT
Fire doors/smoke
barriers shall be
Center Stairs at maintained and kept
Second Floor free of obstructions.
Doors shall close and
latch unaided.
Discontinue
holding door
CFC 703.2 open in
unapproved
manner.
FS
Fire doors/smoke
barriers shall be
Center Stairs at maintained and kept
Second Floor free of obstructions.
Doors shall close and
latch unaided.
Adjust door
CFC 703.2 to latch upon
closing
Completed
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Party
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1
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RECY
DEPT
DEPT
Code
Notes
Reference
Location
Description
left of 206
Combustible recycling
containers shall not be
Remove
placed in exitways.
CFC 316.5 recycling bag
Containers may be
from hallway.
placed in non
hazardous rooms.
OFC
3807.3
0207
Near 208
[X]
2
FS
Left of 208
[X]
2
EHS
0208
Ensure
overnight
sleeping does
NOT occur in
this room
Remove
cabinets from
Remove storage and
hallway or
CFC
obstructions from
have secured
315.2.2,
exits, aisles, corridors,
in an
1027,
and stairs.
approved
http://surpl
EXITWAYS SHALL
manner. Also
us.oregonst
BE KEPT CLEAR AT
remove all
ate.edu/spr
ALL TIMES.
loose material
fro m on too
of cabinets
Portable Ladders are
OSHA approved and
in good condition,
steps and side rail
joints tight
OSHA,
Division 2
requiremen
t,
http://oreg
onstate.edu
/ehs/sites/d
efault/files/
pdf/si/ladd
er_safety_s
i037.pdf
OFC
3807.3
Remove fire
extinguisher.
Completed
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DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
RECY
Code
Notes
Reference
Location
Description
0208
CFC
2703.5.1,
Label all chemical
http://oreg
containers (1 gallon
onstate.edu
and larger) as to plain /ehs/sites/d
language contents &
efault/files/
associated hazard. *All pdf/si/che
containers should be
mical_stor
labeled.
age_guidel
ines_si030.
pdf
Left of 210
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles, corridors,
and stairs.
EXITWAYS SHALL
BE KEPT CLEAR AT
ALL TIMES.
CFC
315.2.2,
1027,
http://surpl
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
Exit Near 210
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles, corridors,
and stairs.
EXITWAYS SHALL
BE KEPT CLEAR AT
ALL TIMES.
CFC
315.2.2,
1027,
Remove
http://surpl wooden box.
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
0210
Discontinue the use of
non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
place of permanent
605.4,
wiring. Fuse protected 605.5
powe r strips are
acceptable.
Left of 203
Combustible recycling
containers shall not be
Remove bags
placed in exitways.
CFC 316.5 from
Containers may be
building.
placed in non
hazardous rooms.
Remove
cabinets from
hallway or
remove
Completed
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Code
Notes
Reference
Location
Description
0203
Discontinue the use of
non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
place of permanent
605.4,
wiring. Fuse protected 605.5
power strips are
acceptable.
0203
Discontinue the use of
non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC 6
place of permanent
05.4, 605.5
wiring. Fuse protected
power strips are
acceptable.
0104C
Fire doors/smoke
barriers shall be
maintained and kept
free of obstructions.
Doors shall close and
latch unaided.
Adjust door
CFC 703.2 to latch upon
closing
0104B
Fire doors/smoke
barriers shall be
maintained and kept
free of obstructions.
Doors shall close and
latch unaided.
Adjust door
CFC 703.2 to latch upon
closing
FS
Rms. 104 &
105
Fire doors/smoke
barriers shall be
maintained and kept
free of obstructions.
Doors shall close and
latch unaided.
Adjust doors
CFC 703.2 to latch upon
closing
FS
Fire doors/smoke
barriers shall be
Center Stairs at maintained and kept
Ground Floor free of obstructions.
Doors shall close and
latch unaided.
DEPT
DEPT
FS
FS
Restore
double fire
doors by
CFC 703.2 replacing
center
mullion bar.
REPEAT!
Completed
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Party
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[X]
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DEPT
RECY
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
Location
Description
Code
Notes
Reference
Near 103
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles, corridors,
and stairs.
EXITWAYS SHALL
BE KEPT CLEAR AT
ALL TIMES.
CFC
315.2.2,
Remove
1027,
boxes of
http://surpl
books
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
Near 100
Combustible recycling
containers shall not be
placed in exitways.
CFC 316.5
Containers may be
placed in non
hazardous rooms.
Near 100
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles, corridors,
and stairs.
EXITWAYS SHALL
BE KEPT CLEAR AT
ALL TIMES.
0101
Cords shall not be
affixed to, or extend
through, walls,
ceilings, floors, under CFC 605.5
doors, and shall not be
subject to physical
damage.
Near 100B
Maintain 30 inches
clearance in front of
electrical control
panels.
Ear 10@B
Provide approved
safety container for
flammable liquids.
Remove
recycling
bags from
building
CFC
315.2.2,
Remove
1027,
material from
http://surpl
building
us.oregonst
ate.edu/spr
Do not run
extension
cord through
doorway.
CFC 605.3
CFC
3404.3
Secure
flammable
liquid
container in a
cabinet or
equivalent.
Completed
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2
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
Code
Notes
Reference
Location
Description
Left of 100B
Extinguishers shall be
visible or signed,
easily accessible,
Remove
CFC 906,
mounted with the
obstructions
NFPA 10,
bottom not less than 4
to fire
ADA
inches nor the top
extinguisher.
more than 4 feet above
the floor.
Near 100A
Maintain 30 inches
clearance in front of
electrical control
panels.
CFC 605.3
0100
Install or update
hazard placard outside
of lab with EH&S
approved placard to
identify associated
hazards and
emergency contact
information.
NFPA 45,
Chpt.
13.1.1,
http://oreg
onstate.edu
/ehs/LabH
azSign
0100
OSHA,
Division 2
Laboratory Safety
requiremen
Quick Reference
t,
Guide posted in each
http://oreg
lab area. (These can be
onstate.edu
obtained from EH&S)
/ehs/sd008
1
0100
Discontinue the use of
non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
place of permanent
605.4,
wiring. Fuse protected 605.5
power strips are
acceptable.
Multiple
cords
Completed
Responsible
Priority
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Party
[X]
[X]
[X]
[X]
[X]
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2
2
2
2
2
2
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
Code
Notes
Reference
Location
Description
0100
Campus
Policy,
http://oreg
Operation Instructions
onstate.edu
posted on
/ehs/sites/d
door/adjacent to drying
efault/files/
oven
pdf/si/dryi
ng_ovens_
si079.pdf
Rm. 110
Discontinue the use of
non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
place of permanent
605.4,
wiring. Fuse protected 605.5
power strips are
acceptable.
Multiple
cords
0107
Maintain clearance
between combustibles
CFC 305.1
and heat producing
appliances.
Provide more
clearance
around water
heater
0107
Discontinue the use of
non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
place of permanent
605.4,
wiring. Fuse protected 605.5
power strips are
acceptable.
Multiple
cords
0106
Discontinue the use of
non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
place of permanent
605.4,
wiring. Fuse protected 605.5
power strips are
acceptable.
0106
Install or update
hazard placard outside
of lab with EH&S
approved placard to
identify associated
hazards and
emergency contact
information.
NFPA 45,
Chpt.
13.1.1,
http://oreg
onstate.edu
/ehs/LabH
azSign
Completed
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Party
[X]
[X]
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2
2
2
DEPT
EHS
FS
Code
Notes
Reference
Location
Description
0106
Campus
Policy,
http://oreg
Operation Instructions
onstate.edu
posted on
/ehs/sites/d
door/adjacent to drying
efault/files/
oven
pdf/si/dryi
ng_ovens_
si079.pdf
0106
Provide a 2A:10BC
fire extinguisher for
every 3,000 square
CFC
feet, with a maximum
906.1,
travel distance of 75
NFPA 10
feet. Additional
requirements for
hazardous areas.
Exterior
Fire protection or
detection systems shall
Add call 9-1be extended, altered,
CFC 901.4 1 sign over
or repaired as
sprinkler bell
necessary to maintain
protection.
Replace 5 lb.
extinguisher
with a 10 lb.
ABC