The goal of the Lenexa Fire Department Prevention Division is to reduce the loss of life and property, and promote safety through public education, code enforcement and inspection activities. To achieve this goal, the Inspection Division completes annual inspections of all businesses within the city of Lenexa.

The following is a sample list of common business violations:

• Address must be located on the front and back of the building with a minimum size five-inch numbers in contrasting colors to the background and must be visible from the street.
• All occupants are required to have a Certificate of Occupancy and it must be posted in a visible location.
• In a sprinklered occupancy, all ceiling tiles must be in place.
• All pressurized cylinders must be properly secured, either in a cylinder cart or chained to the wall.
• Double-keyed locks, deadbolts, hasps, padlocks, bars and chains can not be installed on marked exits.
• Electrical outlet and switch covers must be in place on all electrical devices.
• Electrical panels must have all open slots properly covered and 36 inches of clearance in front.
• Electrical power strips can be used as an extension cord if they are circuit-breaker protected. They must be plugged directly into a wall outlet (no daisy chaining).
• Electrical rooms must be identified on the exterior of the door and cannot be used as storage areas.
• Emergency lighting must illuminate the means of egress and operate on battery (DC) power.
• Exit corridor and path must maintain a minimum of 44 inches of clear path at all times for occupancies with over 50 people, and 36 inches for occupancies with less than 50 people.
• Exit Signs must be posted to show exit path. All exit bulbs must operate on normal (AC) power and battery (DC) power.
• Extension cords cannot be used for permanent wiring (less than 90 days) and cannot run through walls, ceilings, doorways, floors or windows.
• Fire extinguishers - one for every 3,000 square feet and 75 feet of travel on every floor level. Minimum size 2A-IOBC secured visibly three to five feet off the floor. All fire extinguishers must have a current inspection tag showing an inspection within the last year.
• Heating equipment must have proper clearance; 30 inches to access and 18 inches around perimeter.
• Idle pallet storage - indoors, groups of four stacks, six feet tall, eight feet apart from other groups, and 25 feet from combustibles.
• Means of egress must be an unobstructed and a continuous way of travel including access to the exit, the exit itself and the exit discharge.
• Storage must remain at least 18 inches from sprinkler heads and 36 inches from early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler heads.
• Sprinkler Heads must be replaced when damaged, dirty or painted. Must have a minimum of three replacement heads for each type used in occupant and one sprinkler wrench. All escutcheon collars must be in place.
• Sprinkler rooms must be identified on the exterior of the door and cannot be used as a storage area.
• Sprinkler system must have a current inspection tag showing an inspection within the last year.

Upon completion of your inspection, you will be given a detailed explanation of any violation noted. You will receive a copy of your inspection. A re-inspection will occur approximately 30 days from the time of the initial inspection to ensure any violations have been corrected. We are committed to working with you to bring your occupancy up to the current adopted city codes.

For more information
Contact the Lenexa Fire Department Fire Prevention Division at 913.888.6380 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.