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Fire Safety Inspections

Here at the Chesapeake Fire Department, the safety of our citizens and the business community remains our top priority. While the City Offices are in the reopening phases due to COVID-19, the Fire Prevention Division has identified hazards uncovered during a Fire and Life Safety Inspection. Reviewing these areas in advance will both increase your business's safety and assist you in preparing for an inspection.

• Address Not Posted
• Maintenance of Fire Lanes
• Blocked/Locked Exits 
• Maintenance of Exit Signs & Emergency Lighting
• Fire Extinguishers Not Serviced Annually
• Fire Sprinklers & Alarms Not Serviced Annually
• Improper Use of Extension Cords
• Inadequate or Missing Emergency Evacuation Plan
• Housekeeping
  

The CFD Fire and Life Safety Inspections program offers a list of common code violations as well as a Pre-Fire Inspection Checklist for you to download. 

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COVID-19 Safety Tips

Follow these easy steps; to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

• Stay home if you can and avoid gatherings of more than ten people.
• Practice social distancing by keeping a distance of about six feet from others if you must go out in public.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing; throw used tissues in the trash. If a tissue isn't available, cough or sneeze into your elbow or sleeve, not your hands.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, computers, phones, keyboards, sinks, toilets, faucets and countertops.
• If surfaces are dirty, clean them - use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. Full information on how to disinfect found here.
• Wear a facemask if you are sick. You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider's office.

According to the CDC, COVID-19 symptoms include fever, shortness of breath and a cough. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. Call your doctor for medical advice if you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop symptoms.

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