NOTICE OF FIRE SAFETY
INSPECTION
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Facility Inspected: AG
Inspection Date: 07/11/2014
Reinspect Date/Time: 09/26/2014 @ 2:00 pm
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
Location Description
Party
Code
Notes
Reference
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2
FS
Exterior
North
Fire Lane(s) shall be
Trim back grass to
posted "No Parking,"
CFC 503.2 expose fire lane
painted, and
curbs
maintained.
[X]
2
DEPT
Rm. 085
Secure compressed
gas cylinders.
Rm. 085
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
place of permanent 605.4,
wiring. Fuse
605.5
protected power
strips are acceptable.
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2
2
[]
[X]
2
2
DEPT
CFC
3003.3.3
Multiple
DEPT
OSHA,
Laboratory Safety
Division 2
Quick Reference
requireme
Labs
Guide posted in each nt,
Througho
lab area. (These can http://oreg
ut Facility
be obtained from
onstate.ed
EH&S)
u/ehs/sd00
81
Install Safety Guides
in ALL labs where
hazardous materials
are stored or
handled.
Recommend
creating an
assignment and
project to go around
and install these in
every lab where
required. THIS
NEEDS TO BE
COMPLETED!
DEPT
Install or update
hazard placard
outside of lab with
Labs
EH&S approved
Througho
placard to identify
ut Facility
associated hazards
and emergency
contact information.
Submit placard
request online as
referenced here.
Follow through with
installation. THIS
NE EDS TO BE
COMPLETED for
every room where
hazardous materials
are stored or used.
DEPT
Rm. 085
Replace protective
caps on all high
pressure cylinders
not actively in use.
NFPA 45,
Chpt.
13.1.1,
http://oreg
onstate.ed
u/ehs/Lab
HazSign
CFC
3003.4
Completed? Priority
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[]
[X]
[]
2
2
2
2
Responsible
Location Description
Party
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
Code
Notes
Reference
Rm. 079
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
place of permanent 605.4,
wiring. Fuse
605.5
protected power
strips are acceptable.
Rm.
079A
Cords shall not be
affixed to, or extend
through, walls,
Discontinue running
ceilings, floors,
CFC 605.5 cord through
under doors, and
doorway.
shall not be subject
to physical damage.
Black and orange
cord to refrigerator
Remind users to
keep fume hood sash
heights as low as
possible when not in
use and never above
the approved height
when in use.
Labs
Througho Sash Heights
ut Facility
Rm. 073
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
place of permanent 605.4,
wiring. Fuse
605.5
protected power
strips are acceptable.
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2
DEPT
Rm. 062
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
place of permanent 605.4,
wiring. Fuse
605.5
protected power
strips are acceptable.
[]
2
DEPT
Rm. 069
Secure compressed
gas cylinders.
CFC
3003.3.3
Multiple extension
cords. THIS NEEDS
TO BE RESOLVED
FINALLY. Provide
additional outlets or
approved fuse
protected power
strips.
Completed? Priority
[X]
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[]
[X]
[]
[X]
2
2
2
2
1
1
Responsible
Location Description
Party
Code
Notes
Reference
FS
Mech.
Room
Inspect and test fire
alarm system in
accordance with
nationally
recognized
standards. Affix
inspection tag to
system.
FS
Mech
Rm.
A sprinkler box, with CFC
spare heads and a
901.6,
wrench, is required. NFPA 13
Provide fire
sprinkler head
wrench
FS
Sprinklers - Inspect
and tag annually;
flow test and tag
every 5 years.
fire pump past due.
Please ensure these
are completed
during this summer.
No tag on fire pump.
FS
Rm.
026A
OSHA,
Division 2
requireme
Portable Ladders are nt,
OSHA approved and http://oreg
in good condition,
onstate.ed
steps and side rail
u/ehs/sites/
joints tight
default/file
s/pdf/si/lad
der_safety
_si037.pdf
DEPT
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles,
Near Rm. corridors, and stairs.
002
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE KEPT
CLEAR AT ALL
TIMES.
DEPT
Rm. 002
CFC
907.2,
NFPA 72
CFC
906.6.1,
NFPA 25
Last inspection
dated indicated on
panel is 2011.
Ensure this building
gets done this
summer.
CFC 315.2
.2, 1027,
Remove bags and
http://surpl
other combustible
us.oregons
debris
tate.edu/sp
r
OFC
3807.3
Discontinue
dispensing
flammable liquids
outside of an
approved fume
hood.
Completed? Priority
Responsible
Location Description
Party
Code
Notes
Reference
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
place of permanent 605.4,
wiring. Fuse
605.5
protected power
strips are acceptable.
[X]
2
DEPT
Rm.
4021B
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2
DEPT
Rm. 4028
DEPT
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
Rm. 4031 place of permanent 605.4,
wiring. Fuse
605.5
protected power
strips are acceptable.
DEPT
Shelves that contain
hazardous materials
shall be provided
CFC
Rm. 4051 with a lip or guard
2703.9.9
when used for the
storage of individual
containers.
DEPT
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
Rm. 4071 place of permanent 605.4,
wiring. Fuse
605.5
protected power
strips are acceptable.
[X]
[]
[X]
[X]
2
2
2
2
DEPT
Rm.
4120B
OFC
3807.3
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://oreg
onstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/
default/file
s/pdf/si/ch
emical_sto
rage_guide
lines_si03
0.pdf
Separate acids and
bases in cabinets.
Cord to refrigerator
Completed? Priority
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2
Responsible
Location Description
Party
EHS
Lab
Areas
Provide a 2A:10BC
fire extinguisher for
every 3,000 square
feet, with a
maximum travel
distance of 75 feet.
Additional
requirements for
hazardous areas.
Code
Notes
Reference
CFC
906.1,
NFPA 10
Replace 2A10BC
extinguishers with
3A:40BC in areas
within 50' of a lab.
[X]
2
FS
Near
3005
Fire doors/smoke
barriers shall be
Door to Cordley.
maintained and kept
CFC 703.2 Adjust fire door to
free of obstructions.
latch upon closing.
Doors shall close and
latch unaided.
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2
DEPT
Rm. 3029
Secure compressed
gas cylinders.
[X]
[X]
2
1
DEPT
Label all chemical
containers (1 gallon
and larger) as to
plain language
Rm. 3060
contents &
associated hazard.
*All containers
should be labeled.
Rm.
3079D
CFC
3003.3.3
CFC
2703.5.1,
http://oreg
onstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/
default/file
s/pdf/si/ch
emical_sto
rage_guide
lines_si03
0.pdf
OFC
3807.3
Discontinue
dispensing ignitable
liquids outside of an
approved fume
hood.
Completed? Priority
Responsible
Location Description
Party
Code
Notes
Reference
CFC
2703.5.1,
http://oreg
onstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/
default/file
s/pdf/si/ch
emical_sto
rage_guide
lines_si03
0.pdf
CFC
3003.3.3
[X]
2
DEPT
Rm.
3079D
Label all chemical
containers (1 gallon
and larger) as to
plain language
contents &
associated hazard.
*All containers
should be labeled.
[X]
2
DEPT
Rm. 3094
Secure compressed
gas cylinders.
FS
Near
3110
Fire doors/smoke
barriers shall be
Adjust fire doors to
maintained and kept
CFC 703.2 close and latch
free of obstructions.
unaided.
Doors shall close and
latch unaided.
Rm. 3137F
Shelves
that
contain
hazardous
materials
shall be
provided
with a lip
CFC 2703.9.9
or guard
when
used for
the
storage of
individual
container
s.
[X]
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2
DEPT
2
DEPT
Rm.
3150B
Replace protective
caps on all high
pressure cylinders
not actively in use.
Also
3137D
CFC
3003.4
Completed? Priority
[]
[X]
[X]
[]
[X]
2
2
2
2
2
Responsible
Location Description
Party
Code
Notes
Reference
DEPT
Shelves that contain
hazardous materials
shall be provided
CFC
Rm. 2071 with a lip or guard
2703.9.9
when used for the
storage of individual
containers.
DEPT
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
Rm. 2101 place of permanent 605.4,
wiring. Fuse
605.5
protected power
strips are acceptable.
DEPT
Label all chemical
containers (1 gallon
and larger) as to
plain language
Rm. 2101
contents &
associated hazard.
*All containers
should be labeled.
CFC
2703.5.1,
http://oreg
onstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/
default/file
s/pdf/si/ch
emical_sto
rage_guide
lines_si03
0.pdf
CFC
2703.5.1,
http://oreg
onstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/
default/file
s/pdf/si/ch
emical_sto
rage_guide
lines_si03
0.pdf
DEPT
Rm.
2114A
Label all chemical
containers (1 gallon
and larger) as to
plain language
contents &
associated hazard.
*All containers
should be labeled.
DEPT
Rm.
2114A
Discontinue practice
of storing breakable CFC
chemical containers 2703.9.2
on floor.
Tighten up or
replace shelf
restraints to make
them permanently
effective.
Completed? Priority
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[]
[]
[X]
[]
2
2
2
2
2
Responsible
Location Description
Party
Code
Notes
Reference
DEPT
Shelves that contain
hazardous materials
shall be provided
CFC
Rm. 2124 with a lip or guard
2703.9.9
when used for the
storage of individual
containers.
DEPT
Shelves that contain
hazardous materials
shall be provided
CFC
Rm. 1145 with a lip or guard
2703.9.9
when used for the
storage of individual
containers.
CFC
2703.5.1,
http://oreg
onstate.ed
u/ehs/sites/
default/file
s/pdf/si/ch
emical_sto
rage_guide
lines_si03
0.pdf
DEPT
Label all chemical
containers (1 gallon
and larger) as to
plain language
Rm. 1151
contents &
associated hazard.
*All containers
should be labeled.
DEPT
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
Rm. 1006 place of permanent 605.4,
wiring. Fuse
605.5
protected power
strips are acceptable.
FS
Near
1020
Fire doors/smoke
barriers shall be
Adjust fire door to
maintained and kept
CFC 703.2 close and latch
free of obstructions.
unaided.
Doors shall close and
latch unaided.
Completed? Priority
1
[]
[]
2
2
Responsible
Location Description
Party
DEPT
DEPT
DEPT
Code
Notes
Reference
OFC
3807.3
Discontinue
dispensing of
ignitable liquids
outside of an
approved fume
hood.
Suite
1055
Area
OFC
3807.3
Secure metal
shelving to wall or
other secure fixture.
Separate ignitable
liquids from regular
combustible storage.
Adjust NFLA 704
placards
accordingly. These
are meant to be
hazardous materials
rooms NOT
ordinary
combustible storage
rooms. Please
choose and commit
one way or the
other. THIS NEEDS
TO BE
ACCOMPLISH
ONCE AND FOR
ALL. LONG TERM
ON-GOING
ISSUE!!
Operation
Instructions posted
Rm. 1066
on door/adjacent to
drying oven
Campus
Policy,
http://oreg
onstate.ed
u
/ehs/sites/d
efault/files
/pdf/si/dryi
ng_ovens_
si079.pdf
Rm.
1031F
Completed? Priority
[]
[X]
[]
[]
2
2
1
2
Responsible
Location Description
Party
Code
Notes
Reference
DEPT
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
Rm. 1117 place of permanent 605.4,
wiring. Fuse
605.5
protected power
strips are acceptable.
DEPT
Discontinue the use
of non fuse protected
extension cords in
CFC
Rm. 1120 place of permanent 605.4,
wiring. Fuse
605.5
protected power
strips are acceptable.
DEPT
RECY
Near 33
Remove storage and
obstructions from
exits, aisles,
corridors, and stairs.
EXITWAYS
SHALL BE KEPT
CLEAR AT ALL
TIMES.
Near
0002
Combustible
recycling containers
shall not be placed in
Remove recycling
CFC 316.5
exitways. Containers
bags from building
may be placed in non
hazardous rooms.
CFC
315.2.2,
1027,
NEW - Remove
http://su
material from
rplus.oreg hallway
onstate.ed
u/spr