City of Houston Fire Marshal’s Office
In Home Daycare
Inspection Checklist and Notice of Violation
FPU:
Owner’s Name:
Phone:
Address:
Zip Code:
Date:
Number of Children Enrolled: ______
Number of Children Present: _______
Number of Staff Members Present: ______
Fire Extinguishers – provide approved extinguishers for each floor of this
Address - Post building address numbers – 4” numbers in
home (2A-10BC). There shall be no less than a 75 feet path of travel distance
height and visible from the street.
between extinguishers.
Evacuation Plan -Provide a fire safety evacuation Plan with
Fire Drill - provide documentation of monthly fire drills to Fire Marshal
evacuation route posted.
Smoke Detectors - Provide smoke detectors for each sleeping
Posting of Floor Plans – a floor plan showing the proper
rooms/areas, and for each story within the dwelling unit, and in the
evacuation routes shall be posted in each room and in other
immediate vicinity of bed-rooms.
areas of the home normally occupied by children.
Exit Doors and Windows - Do not obstruct exit doors. Burglar bars shall
Door Locks – remove all unapproved locks and latching
be openable from the inside without the use of tool or special knowledge.
devices from all exit doors.
Door Locks - Door locks and latches shall be openable
Utility Equipment - Provide accessibility to electrical breaker panel, electric
from the inside without the use of a key or tool.
and gas meters and cut-offs.
Electrical Shock Hazards – provide cover plates for wall switches, wall plugs
Extension Cords – extension cords and flexible cords shall
and electrical panels. Exposed wiring shall be removed. Label all electrical
not be a substitute for permanent wiring.
circuits
Clearance from Combustibles - Provide 3 feet of
Storage - discontinue storage of combustibles within 36 inches of a water
clearance in all directions between combustible materials and
heater. All storage shall be kept neat and orderly.
room heaters and other heat producing devices.
Important Note: This list is not all inclusive of the requirements for home daycares.
It is only intended to be a guideline for some basic home daycare inspection requirements.
ALL VIOLATIONS SHALL BE CORRECTED BY THE REINSPECTION DATE: _______________________
A $75.00 REINSPECTION FEE AND/OR CITATIONS MAY BE ACCESSED FOR ANY ADDITONAL REINSPECTIONS.
FIRE INSPECTOR: ______________________________________ PHONE
NUMBER______________________________________________
Person Receiving Report:
Printed Name and Title:
Date Inspection Completed: _____/_____/______
In-Home Daycare Checklist
rev. 6/27/11a