NOTICE OF FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Facility Inspected: CORDLEY HALL
Inspection Date: 04/15/2016
Reinspect Date:
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.
Completed?
Priority
Responsible Party
Location
Page 1/24
Description
Code Reference
Notes
Completed?
Priority
1
Responsible Party
FS
Location
Near
1109C
2
FS
Near 4034 Fire
CFC 703.2
doors/smoke
barriers shall
be maintained
and kept free
of
obstructions.
Doors shall
close and
latch unaided.
Page 2/24
Description
Remove
storage and
obstructions
from exits,
aisles,
corridors, and
stairs.
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE
KEPT CLEAR
AT ALL
TIMES.
Code Reference
CFC 315.2.2, 1027,
http://surplus.oregon
state.edu/spr
Notes
Remov
e filters
boxes
and
other
material
near
this exit
path
from the
main
auditori
um
Adjust
hallway
fire door
to latch
upon
closing.
Supply
Air
balance
issue
Completed?
Priority
1
Responsible Party
DEPT
Location
Rms.
5027,
Page 3/24
Description
Code Reference
Provide
CFC 3403.5
warning signs
on containers,
cabinets, and
rooms.
Notes
The
excessi
ve
amount
of
flamma
ble
material
in glass
contain
ers
STILL
needs
to be
remove
d from
these
upper
floor
rooms
and
placed
in an
approve
d room
on the
first or
second
floor as
previou
sly
identifie
d.
Quantiti
es
exceed
the
MAXIM
UM
ALLOW
ABLE
QUANT
ITIES
allowed
by the
Oregon
Fire
Code.
This
needs
Completed?
Priority
Responsible Party
Location
Page 4/24
Description
Code Reference
Notes
to occur
without
delay.
In the
interim
the
material
could
be
relocate
d into
an
APPRO
VED
room
either at
Cordley
or
another
campus
building
if
necess
ary.
Completed?
Priority
1
Responsible Party
DEPT
Location
5027A
Description
Code Reference
OFC 3807.3
2
DEPT
5025
NFPA 45, Chpt.
13.1.1,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/LabHazSign
2
DEPT
5025
Install or
update hazard
placard
outside of lab
with EH&S
approved
placard to
identify
associated
hazards and
emergency
contact
information.
Laboratory
Safety Quick
Reference
Guide posted
in each lab
area. (These
can be
obtained from
EH&S)
Page 5/24
OSHA, Division 2
requirement,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/sd0081
Notes
Disconti
nue
dispensi
ng
flamma
ble
material
outside
of an
approve
d hood.
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
DEPT
Location
5023
2
RECY
Near 5019 Combustible
CFC 316.5
recycling
containers
shall not be
placed in
exitways.
Containers
may be placed
in non
hazardous
rooms.
Page 6/24
Description
Electrical
appliances,
equipment,
fixtures, and
facilities shall
be used and
installed in
accordance
with their
listing.
Code Reference
CFC 605
Notes
Clean
up
electric
al
issues.
Only
fuse
protecte
d
extensi
on
cords
may be
used on
a more
perman
ent
basis.
Don't
chain
power
strips,
Remov
e
adapter
plugs,
don't
suspen
d power
strips
by
cords.
Remov
e green
recyclin
g bin
from
hallway.
Completed?
Priority
3
Responsible Party
DEPT
Location
5017
2
EHS
Exterior
Roof
2
DEPT
5013
2
DEPT
5013
Page 7/24
Description
Label all
chemical
containers (1
gallon and
larger) as to
plain language
contents &
associated
hazard. *All
containers
should be
labeled.
Identify lab
exhaust fans,
stacks, and
discharge
vents as to
laboratory or
work area
being served.
Also include
"WARNING Chemical lab
exhaust" or
similar.
Install or
update hazard
placard
outside of lab
with EH&S
approved
placard to
identify
associated
hazards and
emergency
contact
information.
Laboratory
Safety Quick
Reference
Guide posted
in each lab
area. (These
can be
obtained from
EH&S)
Code Reference
CFC 2703.5.1,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/default/fil
es/pdf/si/chemical_st
orage_guidelines_si
030.pdf
NFPA 45, Chpt. 13.2
NFPA 45, Chpt.
13.1.1,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/LabHazSign
OSHA, Division 2
requirement,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/sd0081
Notes
label
large
contain
er
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
RECY
Location
near 5090
2
RECY
near 5078
2
FS
near 4092
3
DEPT
4095B
Page 8/24
Description
Combustible
recycling
containers
shall not be
placed in
exitways.
Containers
may be placed
in non
hazardous
rooms.
Combustible
recycling
containers
shall not be
placed in
exitways.
Containers
may be placed
in non
hazardous
rooms.
Fire
doors/smoke
barriers shall
be maintained
and kept free
of
obstructions.
Doors shall
close and
latch unaided.
Shelves that
contain
hazardous
materials shall
be provided
with a lip or
guard when
used for the
storage of
individual
containers.
Code Reference
CFC 316.5
Notes
green
bin
CFC 316.5
green
bins
and
cardboa
rd
CFC 703.2
adjust
hallway
fire
doors to
latch
upon
closing.
CFC 2703.9.9
Completed?
Priority
3
Responsible Party
DEPT
2
FS
3
DEPT
Location
4094
4115C
Page 9/24
Description
Code Reference
Identify lab
NFPA 45, Chpt. 13.2
exhaust fans,
stacks, and
discharge
vents as to
laboratory or
work area
being served.
Also include
"WARNING Chemical lab
exhaust" or
similar.
Knox box shall CFC 506.1
be provided
for buildings
with fire
alarms or
sprinkler
systems.
Maintain 30
CFC 605.3
inches
clearance in
front of
electrical
control panels.
Notes
KEY
SHOP: I
need a
red core
key for
access
to the
6th
floor. I
have
the
followin
g keys
but
seem to
need
addition
al:
K00415
8,
012599
S,
020589
S,
F76501
9-009,
J94028
0-051,
K00116
9
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
DEPT
Location
4115A
Description
2
DEPT
4003
Provide
NFPA 45, Chpt.
approved
11.1.5.2
pressure
regulators on
all
compressed
gas cylinders.
2
DEPT
4005
Incompatible CFC 2703.9.8
materials shall
be separated
in an
approved
manner.
Page 10/24
Code Reference
OFC 3807.3
Notes
Disconti
nue
using
househ
old box
fan for
continu
ous
unatten
ded
cooling.
Switch
to a
commer
cial
grade
heavy
duty
metal
fan
provide
dual
pressur
e gauge
on high
pressur
e
cylinder
separat
e acids
and
bases
into
separat
e
cabinet
s.
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
DEPT
Location
4009
Description
Code Reference
OFC 3807.3
2
DEPT
4015A
NFPA 45, Chpt.
13.1.1,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/LabHazSign
2
DEPT
4027B
Install or
update hazard
placard
outside of lab
with EH&S
approved
placard to
identify
associated
hazards and
emergency
contact
information.
Discontinue
the use of non
fuse protected
extension
cords in place
of permanent
wiring. Fuse
protected
power strips
are
acceptable.
Page 11/24
CFC 605.4, 605.5
Notes
ensure
dispensi
ng of
flamma
ble
liquids
occurs
INSIDE
of hood.
Push
contain
er back
into
hood
and
elevate.
remount
placard
black
cord
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
FS
Location
near 4034
Page 12/24
Description
Code Reference
Fire
CFC 703.2
doors/smoke
barriers shall
be maintained
and kept free
of
obstructions.
Doors shall
close and
latch unaided.
Notes
adjust
hallway
fire door
to latch
upon
closing.
THESE
HALLW
AY
FIRE
DOORS
ARE
VERY
IMPOR
TANT
TO
CORRE
CT AS
THEY
COMPA
RTMEN
TALIZE
THE
BUILDI
NG
INTO
SMALL
ER
SECTI
ONS
THERE
BY
LIMITIN
G FIRE
SPREA
D AND
ALLOW
ING
GREAT
ER
EGRES
S
CAPABI
LITITY
IN AN
UNSPR
INKLER
ED
HIGH
RISE
Completed?
Priority
Responsible Party
Location
Page 13/24
Description
Code Reference
Notes
BUILDI
NG.
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
DEPT
Location
4052F
1
DEPT
right of
4041
3
DEPT
4045A
3
DEPT
right or
4066
Page 14/24
Description
Electrical
appliances,
equipment,
fixtures, and
facilities shall
be used and
installed in
accordance
with their
listing.
Remove
storage and
obstructions
from exits,
aisles,
corridors, and
stairs.
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE
KEPT CLEAR
AT ALL
TIMES.
Discontinue
the use of non
fuse protected
extension
cords in place
of permanent
wiring. Fuse
protected
power strips
are
acceptable.
Remove
storage and
obstructions
from exits,
aisles,
corridors, and
stairs.
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE
KEPT CLEAR
AT ALL
TIMES.
Code Reference
CFC 605
Notes
Secure
power
strip so
it isn't
suspen
ded by
applian
ce
cords
CFC 315.2.2, 1027, have
http://surplus.oregon surplus
state.edu/spr
material
remove
d
immedi
ately
CFC 605.4, 605.5
CFC 315.2.2, 1027,
http://surplus.oregon
state.edu/spr
to AC
unit
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
DEPT & EH&S
Location
4093B
Description
Excessive,
outdated or
spoiling
chemical
materials shall
be scheduled
for pick up
and proper
disposal.
Code Reference
Ref. NFPA 45, Chpt.
9,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/waste
2
FS
3097
CFC 605
2
DEPT
3097A
2
RECY
near 3040
Electrical
appliances,
equipment,
fixtures, and
facilities shall
be used and
installed in
accordance
with their
listing.
Install or
update hazard
placard
outside of lab
with EH&S
approved
placard to
identify
associated
hazards and
emergency
contact
information.
Combustible
recycling
containers
shall not be
placed in
exitways.
Containers
may be placed
in non
hazardous
rooms.
Page 15/24
NFPA 45, Chpt.
13.1.1,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/LabHazSign
CFC 316.5
Notes
remove
excess
high
pressur
e
cylinder
s and
place in
approve
d gas
storage
room.
tighten
loose
outlet
and
install
coverpl
ate
Completed?
Priority
3
Responsible Party
DEPT
Location
3047
2
DEPT
3050
2
DEPT
3001
Page 16/24
Description
Discontinue
the use of non
fuse protected
extension
cords in place
of permanent
wiring. Fuse
protected
power strips
are
acceptable.
Discontinue
the use of non
fuse protected
extension
cords in place
of permanent
wiring. Fuse
protected
power strips
are
acceptable.
Label all
chemical
containers (1
gallon and
larger) as to
plain language
contents &
associated
hazard. *All
containers
should be
labeled.
Code Reference
CFC 605.4, 605.5
Notes
orange
cord to
AC unit
CFC 605.4, 605.5
cord to
AC unit
CFC 2703.5.1,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/default/fil
es/pdf/si/chemical_st
orage_guidelines_si
030.pdf
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
FS
Location
Description
Rm. 3117A Required fire
walls,
occupancy
separation
walls, and
draft stops
shall be
maintained.
Code Reference
CFC 703.1
2
FS
3107
OSHA, Division 2
requirement,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/default/fil
es/pdf/si/ladder_safe
ty_si037.pdf
3
DEPT
3107
2
DEPT
3104
Page 17/24
Portable
Ladders are
OSHA
approved and
in good
condition,
steps and side
rail joints tight
Electrical
appliances,
equipment,
fixtures, and
facilities shall
be used and
installed in
accordance
with their
listing.
Electrical
appliances,
equipment,
fixtures, and
facilities shall
be used and
installed in
accordance
with their
listing.
CFC 605
CFC 605
Notes
adjust
door to
mechan
ical
chase
to be
able to
lock.
This
door
should
NOT be
left
open to
facilitate
fire
spread
adjust
suspen
ded
light
fixture
to be
more
secure
and
safe.
secure
power
strip so
it isn't
suspen
ded by
applian
ce
cords
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
DEPT
Location
3101
Description
Code Reference
Incompatible CFC 2703.9.8
materials shall
be separated
in an
approved
manner.
2
FS
near 3097
2
FS
near 2080
2
DEPT
2075
Required fire
walls,
occupancy
separation
walls, and
draft stops
shall be
maintained.
Remove
storage and
obstructions
from exits,
aisles,
corridors, and
stairs.
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE
KEPT CLEAR
AT ALL
TIMES.
Install or
update hazard
placard
outside of lab
with EH&S
approved
placard to
identify
associated
hazards and
emergency
contact
information.
Page 18/24
Notes
flamma
ble
storage
cabinet:
separat
e acids
and
bases
into
separat
e
cabinet
s
CFC 703.1
adjust
hallway
fire door
to close
and
latch
unaided
.
CFC 315.2.2, 1027, remove
http://surplus.oregon window
state.edu/spr
screens
from
hallway.
NFPA 45, Chpt.
13.1.1,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/LabHazSign
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
DEPT
2
DEPT
3
FS
Location
near 2067
Description
Remove
storage and
obstructions
from exits,
aisles,
corridors, and
stairs.
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE
KEPT CLEAR
AT ALL
TIMES.
2054
Remove
storage and
obstructions
from exits,
aisles,
corridors, and
stairs.
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE
KEPT CLEAR
AT ALL
TIMES.
throughout Label all gas
piping
systems with
contents and
direction of
flow.
Page 19/24
Code Reference
CFC 315.2.2, 1027,
http://surplus.oregon
state.edu/spr
Notes
packag
es
should
be
stored
inside
mail
room
NOT in
hallway.
CFC 315.2.2, 1027, remove
http://surplus.oregon obstruct
state.edu/spr
ion to
exit
from
room.
CFC 3003.2.3,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/default/fil
es/pdf/si/chemical_st
orage_guidelines_si
030.pdf
as
availabl
eplease
go
through
and
label
gas
piping
inside
rooms
where
NO
such
labeling
(or
identific
ation) is
provide
d
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
DEPT
Location
2025
2
FS
near 2014
2
DEPT
Rm. 2011
2
FS
2006
2
FS
2097A
2
DEPT
2093
Page 20/24
Description
Discontinue
the use of non
fuse protected
extension
cords in place
of permanent
wiring. Fuse
protected
power strips
are
acceptable.
Provide/maint
ain exit sign.
Replace
protective
caps on all
high pressure
cylinders not
actively in
use.
Portable
Ladders are
OSHA
approved and
in good
condition,
steps and side
rail joints tight
Required fire
walls,
occupancy
separation
walls, and
draft stops
shall be
maintained.
Code Reference
CFC 605.4, 605.5
Notes
yellow
cord to
refriger
ator
CFC 1011
dead
battery
Label all
chemical
containers (1
gallon and
larger) as to
plain language
contents &
associated
hazard. *All
containers
should be
labeled.
CFC 2703.5.1,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/default/fil
es/pdf/si/chemical_st
orage_guidelines_si
030.pdf
CFC 3003.4
OSHA, Division 2
requirement,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/default/fil
es/pdf/si/ladder_safe
ty_si037.pdf
CFC 703.1
close
vertical
chase
door
and
lock.
keep
closed
at all
times.
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
FS
2
FS
2
FS
2
FS
2
FS
2
DEPT
Location
Description
left of 2088 Provide/maint
ain exit sign.
left of 2088 Required fire
walls,
occupancy
separation
walls, and
draft stops
shall be
maintained.
across
Required fire
from 1079 walls,
occupancy
separation
walls, and
draft stops
shall be
maintained.
1079
Provide cover
plates on all
electrical
outlets,
switches, and
junction
boxes.
right of
Required fire
1065
walls,
occupancy
separation
walls, and
draft stops
shall be
maintained.
1060
Label all
chemical
containers (1
gallon and
larger) as to
plain language
contents &
associated
hazard. *All
containers
should be
labeled.
Page 21/24
Code Reference
CFC 1011
CFC 703.1
Notes
dead
battery
adjust
hallway
fire door
to latch
upon
closing
CFC 703.1
adjust
fire door
to latch
upon
closing
CFC 605.6
replace
covers
to
circuit
panels
CFC 703.1
adjust
stairwell
fire door
to latch
upon
closing
CFC 2703.5.1,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/default/fil
es/pdf/si/chemical_st
orage_guidelines_si
030.pdf
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
DEPT
2
EHS
2
1
Location
1056
Description
Shelves that
contain
hazardous
materials shall
be provided
with a lip or
guard when
used for the
storage of
individual
containers.
Exterior
Excessive,
Flammable outdated or
Storage
spoiling
Room
chemical
materials shall
be scheduled
for pick up
and proper
disposal.
Code Reference
CFC 2703.9.9
Notes
Ref. NFPA 45, Chpt.
9,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/waste
review
old
flamma
ble
material
and
remove
old and
outdate
d
material
FS
1051
OSHA, Division 2
requirement,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/default/fil
es/pdf/si/ladder_safe
ty_si037.pdf
DEPT
1052
Page 22/24
Portable
Ladders are
OSHA
approved and
in good
condition,
steps and side
rail joints tight
OFC 3807.3
disconti
nue
storing
or
dispensi
ng
flamma
ble
material
outside
of
approve
d hood.
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
FS
2
DEPT
2
FS
2
RECY
Location
near 1032
Description
Required fire
walls,
occupancy
separation
walls, and
draft stops
shall be
maintained.
1019
Label all
chemical
containers (1
gallon and
larger) as to
plain language
contents &
associated
hazard. *All
containers
should be
labeled.
left of 1003 Provide cover
plates on all
electrical
outlets,
switches, and
junction
boxes.
near 1096 Combustible
recycling
containers
shall not be
placed in
exitways.
Containers
may be placed
in non
hazardous
rooms.
Page 23/24
Code Reference
CFC 703.1
Notes
adjust
stairwell
door to
latch
upon
closing
CFC 2703.5.1,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/default/fil
es/pdf/si/chemical_st
orage_guidelines_si
030.pdf
CFC 605.6
CFC 316.5
cover j
box on
ceiling
Completed?
Priority
2
Responsible Party
DEPT
Location
to include,
but not
limited to:
5003,
5077,
5073,
5025,
5027A,
5013,
4097,
3000,
3001,
3101,
2073,
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Description
Laboratory
Safety Quick
Reference
Guide posted
in each lab
area. (These
can be
obtained from
EH&S)
Code Reference
OSHA, Division 2
requirement,
http://oregonstate.ed
u/ehs/sd0081
Notes
Blaine,
maybe
you
could
help
facilitate
this.
Thanks!