The Chester County Fire Department has certified fire inspectors that can inspect your business, at your request, to help owners identify and correct fire code violations that could lead to future loss. These inspections are free of charge and available to business owners in the unincorporated areas of the County. If your business is within the corporate limits of the City of Henderson or the Town of Enville, please reach out to those respective agencies for assistance. Contact Fire Administration at the Central Fire Station (731-983-5570) for more information.
TOP 12 FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS THAT LEAD TO LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY
1. Exit lights and emergency lights fail to operate on battery power
2. Extension cords are used in lieu of permanent power
3. Misuse of multi-plug adaptor devices
4. Storage is too close to sprinkler heads or ceilings
5. Storage too close to electrical panels
6. Emergency exit doors are locked or obstructed
7. Combustible materials stored too close to water heaters and/or heating units
8. Combustible & flammable liquids not stored in proper cabinets
9. Missing Building address and/or suite address on front & back doors
10. Sprinkler suppression systems & fire alarm systems past due for annual inspections
11. Kitchen hood suppression systems and Alternative suppression systems past due for annual
inspections
12. Loose electrical wiring, breakers missing from panels creating gaps, missing electrical box covers