Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections

The McHenry Township Fire Protection District conducts over 2,000 fire inspections every year. Fire & Life Safety Inspections are completed by one of five PT fire inspectors who inspect every business within the Fire District on an annual basis.

Preparing for an Inspection

• Check that all exit lights and illuminated exit signs are working properly. Most units have a test button to ensure the battery backup is working. Test lights monthly.
• Allow at least 36 inches of space for walkways, hallways, aisle ways, and around electrical panels, sprinkler valves, and gas water heaters/furnaces.
• Fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and sprinkler systems require annual inspections by licensed contractors. Typically, the phone number for the service provider is located on the paperwork/tag on the equipment.
• Extension cords according to fire codes, are only for temporary use only. UL-approved power strips with fuses are an acceptable alternative. Stringing multiple power strips together is not acceptable. Never overload an outlet!
• Do not block sprinkler heads. A clearance of 18 inches should be maintained at all times for sprinkler heads to function properly. Never hang anything from the sprinkler heads or the sprinkler pipe

Contact the City of McHenry, Village, and/or MTFPD with commercial remodeling plans. We can help make your remodel ‘fire safe’.

To request a fire inspection, please click on the form bar below.