Code: PEO4 (Fire safety checklist form)
Description: (Local Law 5 Of 1973 Fire Safety Checklist – Form PEO4) is an informational checklist that owners of certain high‑rise office and hotel buildings must complete to show fire and life safety compliance. This checklist supports enforcement of fire alarm, sprinkler, and evacuation requirements under Local Law 5 of 1973.
Practical Meaning: (Form PEO4 Fire Safety Checklist) means the owner must review and document whether a covered high‑rise building meets required fire and life safety measures, such as alarms, sprinklers, voice communication, and evacuation plans. If items are missing or not compliant, the owner must plan and complete corrective work to avoid enforcement and keep people safe.
Where You May See It: DOB fire safety violation resolution instructions, DOB Local Law 5/1973 correspondence, communications from a project advocate, fire protection engineer’s file, building management compliance binders.
Why It Matters: If the PEO4 checklist is incomplete or shows non‑compliance, the owner can face ongoing DOB and FDNY enforcement, possible fines, and limits on resolving fire safety violations. A complete and accurate PEO4 helps prove that the building meets key life‑safety rules and reduces the risk of serious fire incidents.