The following document is the check sheet utilized by Manhattan Beach Fire Department while completing TCO/ Final Certificate of Occupancy inspections.

TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE of OCCUPANCY / FINAL CERTIFICATE of OCCUPANCY

Circled items require correction before clearance will be given.

EXTERIOR

• Address visible from the street.
• Red curbs in front of FDC and/or hydrant(s).
• Fire Lanes clearly marked / posted.  Proper emergency vehicle access.
• Exterior alarm (horn/strobe) device visible from the street (minimum of 8' above grade).
• Knox boxes in place with all required keys (access, fire alarm, etc) and information sheet
• All keys are marked / tagged.
• FDC caps in place and intact with no obstructions. Caps turn freely. Proper signage in place.

INTERIOR

Fire Alarm System

• Remote annunciation panel visible and accessible.
• A floor plan (drawing/schematic) provided adjacent to the remote panel and is clearly marked.
• Fire alarm detection, initiating, and signaling devices visible and intact (operational).
• Tampers
• Smokes
• Heat
• Duct
• Water Flow
• Mag Doors  
• Pulls
• All required documentation properly completed and on-site with Approved as-built drawings.
• Circuit breakers for Fire Alarm system are clearly identified and locked OPEN.

Exiting / Exit Signs / Illumination

• Exit signs are visible and illuminated.   All signs are in working condition.
• Emergency exit lighting units are operable and aimed properly.
• Exiting system is clear and accessible. Clear and continuous path to the public way.
• Stairwell doors / floor landings are properly identified.
• Emergency Escape Plan is posted where required
• Panic hardware installed and tested (where required)

Fire Extinguishers

• Fire extinguishers are within proper travel distance and mounted / located so as to be visible and accessible at all times.  Extinguishers must have current CSFM tag
• Kitchen fire extinguisher in place

Fire Extinguishing Systems

• Fire sprinkler control valves and other system control valves clearly identified, secured in the OPEN position and accessible.  Area control drawings are visible and mounted properly.
• Kitchen Hood extinguishing system tested / serviced / accepted.
• Standpipe connections are clear and unobstructed.  Caps turn freely.
• Fire sprinkler / standpipe system components are properly secured.
• Current T-19 5-year Certificate for the sprinkler system is properly posted. 
• There are no obstructions to the fire protection system.  Storage at least 24" below fire sprinklers.

Elevators

• Current State certificate
• Phone and recall function properly
• FD control keys in Knox Box

General

• All self-closing doors close properly and are tight fitting, with smoke gaskets in place.
• Proper clearance in front of electrical panels (minimum of 3').
• Proper identification on all doors required to be marked (Electrical room, Sprinkler control room, etc.)
• All penetrations in rated walls are properly sealed.
• Spare sprinkler heads, pull station reset equipment, and needed access keys available
• Occupancy load displayed
• All Fire Department Conditions of Approval satisfied. Note any items deferred.
• Emergency contact list is current.
• Contact and other pertinent information entered in premise history at RCC.