Firefighters will be visiting every commercail business and multi-family dwelling in the City of East Peoria as part of the Commercial Business and Multi-Family Resident Fire and Safety Inspection Program.

Firefighters will conduct safety and familiarization inspections annually to ensure commercial businesses and multi-family dwellings comply with city, state and national codes. the goal of the program is to ensure a safe atmosphere for those who work at, patronize or visit a business or live in a multi-family residents in East Peoria.

In addition, the inspections will allow firefighters to familiarize themselves with the layout of a building, which is important in case the building catches fire or incurs some type of massive damage.

Items Being Inspected (as required)

• Building address visible on front
• Fire hydrants clear
• Gas meters clear
• Knox box present
• Sprinkler system inspection forms
• Sprinkler system condition
• Standpipe condition
• Fire pump inspection form
• Fire pump conditions
• Fire extinguishers within expiration
• Fire alarm system inspection form
• Fire alarm condition
• Occupancy load signs posted
• Exits clear of debris
• Exit signs lighted
• Emergency lights working when tested
• Stairways clear
• Isles clear
• Interior storage conditions
• Exterior storage conditions
• Electrical panel free of debris
• All compressed gas cylinders properly chained
• Hazardous materials present
• Kitchen hood system inspection form
• General housekeeping

For more information, contact:

Assistant Fire Chief John Knapp, 427-7673
Building Inspector Tony Griffin, 427-7620