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Engineering Services Section
651-201-4200
health.healthcareengineers@state.mn.us

Fire/Life Safety Code Documentation Guide

Policy Regarding Revisions to the Documentation Guide (PDF)

Introduction to Documentation Guide

  • Documentation Guide: Fire/Life Safety (PDF)

Staff Training

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  • Sample Training Record (Word)

Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans

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Systems Out of Service

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  • Sprinkler Systems Out of Service Policy (Word)

Emergency Generators Inspection and Testing

  • Generator Inspection/Testing (PDF)
  • Emergency Generator - Weekly Inspection List (Word)
  • Emergency Generator - Monthly Test Log (Word)

Interior Finishes and Furnishings

  • Interior Finishes and Furnishings (PDF)
  • Sample Interior Wall-Ceiling Finish Policy (Word)
  • Sample Floor Covering Policy (Word)
  • Sample Curtains-Decorations Policy (Word)
  • Sample Furnishings Policy (Word)
  • Sample Mattress Policy (Word)

Fire Sprinkler Systems

  • Maintenance and Testing of Fire Sprinkler Systems (PDF)
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Battery Operated Lighting

  • Maintenance of Battery-Operated Emergency Lights (PDF)
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Smoking Regulations

  • Smoking Regulations (PDF)
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Fire Alarm Testing

  • Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems (PDF)
  • Fire Alarm System Historical Record (Word)
  • Fire alarm System: Semiannual Inspection Log (Word)
  • Smoke Detector Sensitivity Test Report (Word)
  • Battery-Operated Smoke Detector Maintenance Log (Word)

Kitchen Hood Systems

  • Protection of Kitchen Cooking Equipment (PDF)
  • Sample Kitchen Hood Fire-Extinguisher Log (Word)

Fire/Smoke Dampers

  • Maintenance and Testing of Fire/Smoke Dampers (PDF)
  • Sample Fire/Smoke Damper Maintenance Record (Word)

Portable Fire Extinguishers

  • Maintenance and Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers (PDF)
  • Sample Portable Fire Extinguisher Record (Word)
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Last Updated: 09/06/2024

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