Hotel and Motel Fire Inspections

The following items require annual inspections by State of Texas Licensed Contractors:

1. Fire Alarm Systems.
2. Fire Sprinkler Systems.
3. Fire Pumps.
4. Fire Extinguishers.

1. Fire Extinguishing Systems in kitchen hoods-every six months.
2. Boilers-check boiler certificate for expiration date.

• Any deficiencies noted during these annual inspections must be corrected as soon as possible.

1. Non-functioning exit lights and emergency lights.
2. Faded or eroded fire lane striping and stenciling.
3. Potholes in the fire lanes.
4. Non-functioning in-room smoke detectors.
5. Exit doors that do not open easily or are blocked.
6. Stairwell doors that do not open easily and those that do not self close and latch.
7. Smoke doors at elevators and corridors that do not close and seal.
8. Disconnected or leaking gas fired appliance vents.
9. Disconnected or leaking dryer vents.
10. Accumulation of dryer lint.
11. Laundry chute doors that are no longer self closing and latching.
12. Missing ceiling tile.
13. Holes in sheet rock walls or ceilings.
14. Trimming or removing landscaping that block fire hydrants, fire department connections, exit doors, or addresses.
15. Missing room numbers.

1. Remove all extension cords being used in lieu of permanent wiring.
2. Remove electrical cords through walls, ceilings, or doorways.
3. Cover all open electrical boxes or equipment.
4. Repair damaged electrical conduit and associated straps.

1. Remove storage from stairwells, exit hallways, electrical rooms, boiler rooms, within 36 inches of any electrical panel, or obstructing fire protection systems controls.
2. Remove excessive storage of maintenance chemicals such as paint or gasoline. Storage in excess of 10 gallons must be in an approved cabinet.
3. Place pool chemicals off the floor and away from incompatible storage. Storage in excess of exempt amounts must be in an approved cabinet.
4. Chemical storage containers must be sealed and labeled.
5. Remove all storage that is less than 18 inches below a fire sprinkler head.