Broward Marine Fire - (Fort Lauderdale, Florida - September 5, 1996) » Inspections and Code Compliance

For approximately 30 years prior to the incident, unpermitted electrical work had been done on site by plant electricians; fire department inspection records cite electrical work that did not conform to codes. Tests performed by the local utility provider indi - cated that the plant was drawing as much as 2600 amps from the 1500 rated amp service.

Inspection records on the facility date back to 1966 and indicate several recur - ring problem areas, including missing or uncharged extinguishers, poor housekeeping and various problems with electrical wiring. The Inspection Division had developed a comprehensive plan for an upgrade of the entire plant at the time the fire occurred.

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