- Blocked or restricted exits
- Blocked or restricted aisles
- Exit sign not visible or not illuminated
- Fire doors wedged open
- Doors not closing and/or latching properly
- Overcrowding – exceeding the occupancy limit
- Extension cords misused or used as permanent wiring
- Storage rooms overloaded
- Storage too close to the ceiling, fire sprinklers, and/or smoke detectors
- Combustibles stored too close to an ignition source
- Compressed gas cylinders not secured or capped
- Penetrations in walls/ceilings; ceiling tiles missing
- Extinguishers and fire safety system tampering
- Covered or broken smoke detectors
- Fire alarm pull stations blocked
- Candles
- Improper storage of hazardous materials
- Accumulation of dust and lint in laundry rooms
- Decorations, curtains and flags not fire rated or treated
- Portable electric heaters too close to combustibles
- No emergency lighting where required
- Blocked electrical panels