• Are fire extinguishers up to date? (Should have a date stamped less than a year old)
• Are fire extinguishers mounted properly and free of obstructions? (Should be between 4 and 60” from the floor and nothing within a 36” radius of the extinguisher)
• Is the hood system inspected and up to date? (Required to be inspected twice a year – date tag should be less than 6 months old)
• Are sprinkler head free from obstructions? (Storage should not be within 18” of the head and nothing hanging from the head)
• Are fire doors working properly and free from obstruction? (They are not permitted to be propped open by wedges or any other temporary device)
• Are rolling fire door/shutters tested annually? (they are required to be drop tested once a year)
• Do you have an adequate number of fire extinguishers? (They should be placed so travel distance does not exceed 75 feet or where there is a significant hazardous area to protect such as kitchens)
• Are exit doors clearly marked, illuminated and free from obstruction? (They are required to be identified with signs that are internally or externally illuminated)
• Are all exit doors unlocked?
• Are all exits well lit?
• Are all electrical plates and outlets free from exposed wiring? (Cover plates are required, no open junction boxes are permitted)
• Are extension cords used properly? (They are for temporary purposes and not used as a substitution for permanent wiring)
• Are electrical panels kept clear at least 36” from storage?
• Are gas cylinders secured to prevent tipping?
• Are hallways and storage spaces free of accumulated rubbish?
• Is storage kept 24” from the ceiling?
• Is your address properly posted? (2 ½ inch height minimum)
• Are fire lanes clearly posted and marked?
• Are combustibles kept a safe distance from any heat source?

Info taken from http://minotnd.org/fire/Business%20Fire%20Safety%20Checklist.pdf