After a failed fire inspection
In Kansas, a kitchen with a red-tagged hood suppression system is issued a Stop Cooking Order until the system is repaired and certified, according to the State Fire Marshal.
Deficiencies and follow-up
The Kansas State Fire Marshal says any deficiencies found in a hood suppression inspection must be corrected promptly.
The Seabrook, Texas Fire Marshal's Office says a business that fails its annual inspection gets a reinspection at no charge, with fees possible after a failed first reinspection.
The Seabrook, Texas Fire Marshal's Office says re-inspection fees may apply if a business fails its first re-inspection.
The Oklahoma State Fire Marshal provides one final inspection at no cost and charges $100 per site visit for re-inspections after a failed final inspection.
Sources: Red-tagged kitchens get a stop cooking order; First reinspection is free in Seabrook, Texas; Oklahoma charges for failed final inspections
Choosing a licensed company
Minnesota Department of Health guidance says the annual sprinkler inspection, testing and maintenance must be done by a licensed sprinkler contractor under Minnesota law.
The Texas State Fire Marshal's FAQ says installing fire alarm devices requires a company registered for fire alarm and an installing employee with at least a residential fire alarm technician license.
The Texas State Fire Marshal's licensing page offers a search for companies and personnel it licenses for alarms, extinguishers and sprinklers.
The Texas State Fire Marshal's Licensing Investigations section checks that existing fire alarm, extinguisher and sprinkler systems were installed by licensed entities.
The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing says companies servicing portable extinguishers, fixed suppression and water sprinkler systems must be licensed with the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board.
The Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board requires any company that inspects sprinkler systems to have at least one licensed inspector.
University of Tennessee policy assigns its safety office to contract licensed vendors to service its portable fire extinguishers.
Sources: Annual sprinkler work needs a licensed contractor in Minnesota; Texas alarm installers must be registered and licensed; Texas offers a company and licensee search; Texas investigates unlicensed work; Arkansas requires licensed fire protection companies; Service goes to licensed vendors
Common questions
What happens if I fail a fire inspection?
In Kansas, a kitchen with a red-tagged hood suppression system is issued a Stop Cooking Order until the system is repaired and certified, according to the State Fire Marshal.
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- Getting ready for a fire marshal inspection
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