Block Scheme Inspection

• Date of Report

  Date

• Date of Last Insepection

  Date

• Prepared By

• QL Scheme Code

• Development Name

• Type of Property

• Access Information (note here and ensure Access Info is correct as per Block Access Database)

• Is the Buildings Insurance Policy Displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Plumlife's Contact Details Displayed? (Correct Officer details, contact info, correct Plumlife logo etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select site

  Select

Soft Services (provide contractor and frequency details)

• Communal Window Cleaning

• Grounds Maintenance

• Internal Cleaning

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment (provide contractor and frequency details)

• Fall Protection

• Gym Equipment

• Water Tanks and Pumps

• CCTV

• Door Maintenance

• Dry Riser

• Fire Defense

• Vehicle Gate

• Lift

• Lightning Conductors

• Extraction System

• Redcare Line

• TV and Video Door Entry

• Any Other Equipment

Fire Risk Assessment

• Is there a current Fire Risk Assessment for the Development?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last Fire Risk Assessment

  Date

• Are all actions complete on the FRA complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please advise which actions remain outstanding and steps taken to complete

• Any other comments

General Risk Assessment

• Is there a current General Risk Assessment for the development?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide reasons for non-compliance and steps taken to instruct

• Any other comments

Fire Safety

• Is the Fire Panel in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Fire Plan on display near the Fire Panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a secure information box on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, does the information box contain all the information required to be compliant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Action Notices clearly displayed for residents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all areas clear of combustible items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all escape routes well-lit and clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all communal fire doors in good condition? If no, state any failures to door closers, damage, signage on doors etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all communal final exit doors clear and unobstructed on both sides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all final exit doors in good condition? If no, statue failures to door closers, any damage etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flat fire door surveys required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When were the flat doors last inspected?

• Have all emergency lights been tested and maintenance records held on file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complete a visual inspection of the Dry Risers. Do they appear compliant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complete a visual inspection of the Wet Risers. Do they appear in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complete a visual inspection of the AOV's. Do they appear in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Fire Hydrant points clearly visible and obstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Extinguishers in place and within their service period?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all the correct signage in place? (e.g. no smoking, keep door shut, fire exit signs, apartment number signage etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other comments

General Health & Safety

• Have there been any accidents, incidents or dangerous occurances since the last inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide details of all accidents, incidents or dangerous occurrences

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Health & Safety at Work poster on display? (only required at sites where staff are based from)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any communal water taps at the development? (e.g. in communal kitchens, toilets, guest rooms etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, are the taps in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the taps/communal water sources on the legionella risk register for testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the communal water temperature been tested and are compliant on all site taps? Note: Temperature parameter: Cold must not exceed 20C. Hot must not be below 50C but should not exceed 60C.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all roof access hatches and doors have appropriate 'No Access' signs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all roof access hatches and doors in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please indicate any other comments or relevant information to the H&S at the Development

Internal Appearance and Condition

• What is the condition of the main entrance/reception area?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is it well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the media board/notice board displaying appropriate notices? (e.g. insurance documents, PM details, cleaning log etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are communal post boxes in good condition and appearance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all communal areas (corridors and stairwells) clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all communal areas free from obstruction? (take photo's of any door mats, bikes etc in communal areas).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the condition of the communal flooring?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are all stair treads in place and securely fixed and free from trip hazzards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all interior entrance, corridors and stairwells adequately lit, i.e. no faulty light fittings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the development have any lifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lifts in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency call button(s) in the lift connecting to the emergency call centre? Action: Complete a function test for this scheme inspection.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the condition of the lift interior(s)? i.e, signage, no damage to glass and lights working etc?

• Provide pictures of the lift interior(s)

  Media

• Provide details of other relevant maintenance issues within the internal communal areas

External Appearance and Condition

• Is the external facade of the building in good appearance and state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External pictures of the development (front, back, sides of the building)

  Media

• Is the external development signage relevant and in current branding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the roof of the building(s) appear to be in good appearance and state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the external Fascia/soffits in good appearance and state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the gutters to the building(s) in good appearance and state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the boundary walls of the building in good appearance and state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the boundary fences in good appearance and state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are balconies present at the development?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all balconies clear of combustible fire loads/risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all rainwater pipes, gutters and gullies in working order? (No signs of water escape)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the low levels of the walls to the building in good condition? i.e. no moss, visible signs of vegetation or crumbling mortar

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hard surfaces in good repair and free from obstructions and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all footpaths in good repair and free from obstructions and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all courtyards clean, in good repair and free from obstructions and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide pictures of the balconies, rainwater pipes, walls of the building and hard surfaces etc

  Media

• Are the external lights in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all communal entrance doors in good condition and locking securely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the bin stores clean, tidy, well-lit and free from large items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the bin container in good condition and lids close firmly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bike stores locked and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide pictures of external lights, entrance doors, bin stores, bike stores etc

  Media

• Is the car park tidy and in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting in the car park adequate and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the signage in the car park adequate and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the parking spaces adequately lined and numbered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the surface of the car park in good condition with no trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the roller shutters / vehicle gates working and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the pedestrian gates working and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide pictures of the car park surface, lights, signs, gates etc

  Media

Facilities Management

• Are the communal gardens maintained to a good standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the grounds free of litter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the grass been cut?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the shrubs been cut and not blocking and paths?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the windows cleaned to a good standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the windows in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Items

• Does the development have a communal lounge, laundry room, kitchen, bathroom etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, state the condition of each of the rooms and what furnishings and equipment there is and its condition

• Does the development have a guest room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, state the condition of the room and what furnishing and equipment there is and its condition

• Does the development have any other amenities, i.e. gym/leisure facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the development have an office used by colleagues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, in the office, clean, clear of combustibles, trip hazards and in a good state of repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide pictures of the rooms/facilities

  Media

• Any other comments

Overall Site Summary

• Provide overall summary of the inspection and any other information such as breach of lease, major works etc and actions taken

• Any safeguarding concerns for you?

• Any safeguarding concerns for residents?

• Provide any other pictures of the development

  Media