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MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT - INSPECTION REPORT
FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
9300 NW 41 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178
PHONE 786.331.4800 FAX 786.331.4801
PERMIT # 00121-00204
Permit Type: Education Inspection Month: October
Billing Address:
DCPS CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1450 NE 2ND AVE RM 602 MIAMI, FL 33132
Inspection Date: 09/20/2012
Inspector: JOSE GARCIA
Inspector phone: (786) 336-6814
Results: Inspected / N.O.V. (30)
DCPS CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10101 SW 152 ST
MIAMI, FL 33157
NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS AND ORDER TO CORRECT
The hazards noted are in violation of the Florida Fire Prevention Code and/or Miami-Dade County Code. Nothing in this report supersedes any
previously written, still existing violations for this occupancy. You are ordered to comply with the corrective measures within the time
prescribed.
Please Note: A life safety permit required by County Code# 14-53 to operate within Miami-Dade County will be issued upon correction of all outstanding
violations and payment of fees assessed. Failure to obtain the required Life Safety Permit will result in Enforcement Actions including fines,
citations, liens and/or orders to cease and desist operation.
APPEALS
In accordance with the Code of Metropolitan Dade County part III, chapter 8CC-5; A violator who has been served with a civil violation notice may request
an administrative hearing before a Hearing Officer to appeal the decision of the Code Inspector which resulted in the issuance of the civil violation notice.
The request for appeal must be submitted in writing no later than twenty (20) calendar days after the service of the notice. Failure of the named violator
to appeal the decision of the Code Inspector within the prescribed time period shall constitute a waiver of the violator's right to administrative hearing
before the Hearing Officer. A waiver of the right to administrative hearing shall be treated as an admission of the violation and penalties may be assessed
accordingly.
Viol.
Inspection
Date
Comply
by
Date
VIOLATION, CORRECTION & COMMENTS
1 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: Code of Miami-Dade County 14-53(F) All applications for permits pursuant to this
section shall be on a form prescribed by the Fire Department having jurisdiction and accompanied
by the required fee. The fees shall be established by administrative order of the County Manager
and approved by the Board of County Commissioners for permits within the jurisdiction of the
Metropolitan Dade County Fire Department. The fees shall be established by the governing body of
the City of Miami Beach, the City of Miami, the City of Hialeah and the City of Coral Gables for such
permits within the respective jurisdictions of the aforesaid municipalities.
Correction: Call 786-331-4800. Request the total amount of fees owed for the Life Safety Permit.
Arrange payment of all fees owed.
Comments:
2 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: NFPA 1 13.3.3.5.3.5* Sprinklers shall not be altered in any respect or have any type of
ornamentation, paint, or coatings applied after shipment from the place of manufacture. [25:5.4.1.8]
Correction: Maintain fire sprinkler free of alteration from the manufacture specs.
Comments:
3 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: NFPA 1 13.3.3.3 Ceiling Tiles and Ceiling Assemblies. Where automatic sprinklers are
installed, ceilings necessary for the proper actuation of the fire protection device in accordance with
NFPA 13 shall be maintained.
Correction: Maintain ceilings necessary for proper actuation of fire protection device in accordance
with NFPA 13.
Comments:
Printed:
9/20/12
Please Note: A life safety permit will be issued upon compliance of outstanding violations and payment of fees assesed. One (1)
re-inspection will be performed at no additional cost. All subsequent re-inspections will be billed at one-half the original permit fee amount.
Customer sign off: Contact A. MEJIA
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4 8/25/12 7/19/12
INSPECTION REPORT PERMIT # 00121-00204 Page 2 of 5
Violation: NFPA 1 13.6.8.1.3.1 Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located where they are
readily accessible and immediately available in the event of fire. [10:6.1.3.1]
Correction: Locate fire extinguishers where they are readily accessible and immediately available in
the event of fire.
Comments:
5 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: NFPA 1 11.1.10 Covers. All panel board and switch boards, pull boxes,
junction boxes, switches, receptacles,and conduit bodies shall
be provided with covers compatible with the box or conduit
body construction and suitable for the conditions of use.
Correction: Provide proper covers in accordance with 11.1.10.
Comments:
6 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: NFPA 1 10.19.5.1 Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms,
mechanical rooms, or electrical equipment rooms.
Correction: Do not store combustible material in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, or electrical
equipment rooms.
Comments:
7 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: NFPA 1 10.19.3.2* The clearance between the deflector and the top of storage shall
be 18 in. (457 mm) or greater. [13:8.6.6.1]
Correction: Maintain a minimum of 18 inch clearance between storage and the sprinkler deflector.
Comments:
8 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: NFPA 101 7.10.5.1* General. Every sign required by 7.10.1.2, 7.10.1.5, or 7.10.8.1,
other than where operations or processes require low lighting levels, shall be suitably illuminated by
a reliable light source. Externally and internally illuminated signs shall be legible in both the normal
and emergency lighting mode.
Correction: Provide continuous illumination of exit signs other than where operations or processes
require low lighting levels, shall be suitably illuminated by a reliable light source. Externally and
internally illuminated signs shall be legible in both the normal and emergency lighting mode..
Comments:
9 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: NFPA 1 14.4.4 There shall be no storage above any component of the means of egress
unless it is on a separate floor or mezzanine constructed in accordance with the Florida Building
Code.
Correction: Remove all storage above any component of the means of egress
Comments:
10 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: NFPA 1 11.1.7.5 Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be affixed to structures;
extend through walls, ceilings, or floors, or under doors or floor coverings; or be subject to
environmental or physical damage.
Correction: Cease use of extension cords affixed to structures extend through walls, ceilings, or
floors, or under doors or floor coverings; or be subject to environmental or physical damage.
Comments:
Printed:
9/20/12
Please Note: A life safety permit will be issued upon compliance of outstanding violations and payment of fees assesed. One (1)
re-inspection will be performed at no additional cost. All subsequent re-inspections will be billed at one-half the original permit fee amount.
Customer sign off: Contact A. MEJIA
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INSPECTION REPORT PERMIT # 00121-00204 Page 3 of 5
Violation: NFPA 101 7.2.1.5.2 Locks, if provided, shall not require the use of a key, a tool, or
special knowledge or effort for operation from the egress side.
Correction: Provide locks that do not require the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or effort
for operation from the egress side.
Comments:
12 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: NFPA 1 13.7.4.4.1 The inspection, testing, and maintenance for fire alarm
and fire detection systems shall be in accordance with Chapter 10
of NFPA 72.
Correction: Perform required testing.
Comments:
13 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: Code of Miami-Dade County (a) The service contract shall include a provision for
runner service available to respond to the protected premises at any and all times within two (2)
hours of notification of the runner service of any alarm or supervisory signal, and within four (4)
hours of notification of any trouble signal. Existing fire alarm systems shall comply with Section
14-66 (4) of this Code not later than five hundred forty-five (545) days after the effective date of this
ordinance. The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to extend the time for
compliance with Section 14-66 (4) of this Code for existing fire alarm systems to not later than one
thousand ninety-five (1,095) days after the effective date of this ordinance if the authority having
jurisdiction determines that compliance within five hundred forty-five (545) days is not reasonable
under all the facts and circumstances.
Correction: Enter into a contract with a fire alarm contractor for both the service of the fire alarm
system and for runner service for any alarm, supervisory signal, or trouble signal. Service must
include all tests, inspections, and repairs required by NFPA 72. Runner must be at the premises and
initiate corrective action within 2 hours of an alarm or supervisory signal and within 4 hours of a
trouble signal. Provide a copy of the contract for review by the fire inspector.
Comments:
Printed:
9/20/12
Please Note: A life safety permit will be issued upon compliance of outstanding violations and payment of fees assesed. One (1)
re-inspection will be performed at no additional cost. All subsequent re-inspections will be billed at one-half the original permit fee amount.
Customer sign off: Contact A. MEJIA
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INSPECTION REPORT PERMIT # 00121-00204 Page 4 of 5
Violation: NFPA 101 7.1.3.2.1 Where this Code requires an exit to be separated from other
parts of the building, the separating construction shall meet the requirements of Section 8.2 and the
following: 1) The separation shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating where the exit
connects three or fewer stories. 2) The separation shall have a minimum 2-hour fire resistance
rating where the exit connects four or more stories, unless one of the following conditions exists: a)
In existing non-high-rise buildings, existing exit stair enclosures shall have a minimum 1-hour fire
resistance rating. b) In existing buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7, existing exit stair enclosures shall have
a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating. c) the minimum One-hour enclosures in accordance with
28.2.2.1.2, 29.2.2.1.2, 30.2.2.1.2, and 31.2.2.1.2 shall be permitted as an alternative to the
requirement of 7.1.3.2.1(2). 3) Reserved. (4) The minimum 2-hour fire resistance rated separation
required
by 7.1.3.2.1(2) shall be constructed of an assembly of
noncombustible or limited-combustible materials and shall be
supported by construction having a minimum 2-hour fire
resistance rating, unless otherwise permitted by 7.1.3.2.1(6).
(5)* Structural elements, or portions thereof, that support exit
components and either penetrate into a fire resistance rated
assembly or are installed within a fire resistance rated wall
assembly shall be protected, as a minimum to the fire resistance
rating required by 7.1.3.2.1(1) or (2).
(6) In Type III, Type IV, and Type V construction, as defined in
NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction(see
8.2.1.2), fire-retardant-treated wood enclosed in noncombustible
or limited-combustible materials shall be permitted.
(7) Openings in the separation shall be protected by fire door
assemblies equipped with door closers complying with 7.2.1.8.
(8)* Openings in exit enclosures shall be l
Correction: Provide required separation that meets the requirements of section 8.2 and 7.1.3.2.2.
Approvals and building permits required for any modifications, additions or changes to structure.
Comments:
15 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: NFPA 101 9.7.5 Maintenance and Testing. All automatic sprinkler and standpipe
systems required by this Code shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA
25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection
Systems.
Correction: Have a fire protection contractor perform all required inspections, tests, and
maintenance in accordance with NFPA 25. Provide copy of records for review.
Comments:
16 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: NFPA 101 7.10.1.2* Exits. Exits, other than main exterior exit doors that obviously and
clearly are identifiable as exits, shall be marked by an approved sign that is readily visible from any
direction of exit access.
Correction: Provide required exit signs.
Comments:
17 8/25/12 7/19/12
Violation: NFPA 101 7.2.1.8.1* A door leaf normally required to be kept closed shall not be
secured in the open position at any time and shall be self-closing or automatic-closing in
accordance with 7.2.1.8.2, unless otherwise permitted by 7.2.1.8.3.
Correction: Discontinue the use of hold-open devices on self closing doors.
Comments:
Printed:
9/20/12
Please Note: A life safety permit will be issued upon compliance of outstanding violations and payment of fees assesed. One (1)
re-inspection will be performed at no additional cost. All subsequent re-inspections will be billed at one-half the original permit fee amount.
Customer sign off: Contact A. MEJIA
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INSPECTION REPORT PERMIT # 00121-00204 Page 5 of 5
Violation: NFPA 1 11.3.1.2 All existing elevators having a travel distance of 25 ft (7620 mm) or
more above or below the level that best serves the needs of emergency personnel for fire fighting
or rescue purposes shall conform to the Fire Fighters' Emergency Operations requirements of
ASME A17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators. [101:9.4.3.2]
Correction: Provide/Maintain existing elevators having a travel distance of 25 ft (7620 mm) or more
above or below the level that best serves the needs of emergency personnel for fire fighting or
rescue purposes shall conform to the Fire Fighters' Emergency Operations requirements of ASME
A17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators. [101:9.4.3.2]
Comments: PROVIDE FIRE OVVERRIDE KEYS FOR NEW WING
19 9/20/12 10/20/12
20 9/20/12 10/20/12
Violation: NFPA 101 7.2.1.15.8 Door openings not in proper operating condition shall be repaired
or replaced without delay.
Correction: Repair or replace door openings to provide/maintain proper operating condition without
delay.
Comments: SERVICE DOORS THAT DO NOT CLOSE UNDER OWN POWER,414A AND
THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED
Violation: NFPA 1 13.6.2* Where Required. Fire extinguishers shall be provided where required
by this Code as specified in Table 13.6.2 and the referenced codes and standards listed in Chapter
2.
Correction: Have fire extinguisher dealer provide and install fire extinguishers, distributed in
accordance with NFPA1:13.6.8
Comments: PROVIDE MISSING FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN LOCKER ROOM HALLWAY
21 9/20/12 10/20/12
Violation: NFPA 101 7.9.2.6* Existing battery-operated emergency lights shall use only reliable
types of rechargeable batteries provided with suitable facilities for maintaining them in properly
charged condition. Batteries used in such lights or units shall be approved for their intended use
and shall comply with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
Correction: Provide reliable type batteries.
Comments: PROVIDE EMERGENCY LIGHTING IN WEIGHT ROOM
22 9/20/12 10/20/12
Violation: NFPA 101 7.8.1.2 Illumination of means of egress shall be continuous during the time
that the conditions of occupancy require that the means of egress be available for use, unless
otherwise provided in 7.8.1.2.2.
Correction: Provide illumination of means of egress continuously during the time that the conditions
of occupancy require that the means of egress be available for use, unless otherwise provided in
7.8.1.2.2.
Comments: PROVIDE EMERGENCY LIGHTING IN WEIGHT ROOM
Printed:
9/20/12
Please Note: A life safety permit will be issued upon compliance of outstanding violations and payment of fees assesed. One (1)
re-inspection will be performed at no additional cost. All subsequent re-inspections will be billed at one-half the original permit fee amount.
Customer sign off: Contact A. MEJIA
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