Information

  • Audit Title

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Fire Triangle

Sources of Ignition

  • Is No Smoking sign displayed at entrances

  • Is there a cigarette disposal receptical

  • Are portable/gas/electrical heating systems prohibited

  • Is the building secure from arson

  • Are other sources of ignition excluded

Sources of Fuel

  • Are walls free from combustible coverings/items

  • If flammable substances are used or stored are they away from sources of ignition

  • Are fuel sources kept away from ignition sources

  • Is waste kept away from sources of ignition

  • Can windows and doors be closed in an emergency

  • Can mechanical air flows from fans or air conditioning units be stopped in an emergency

People at Risk

People at Risk

  • Is the use of flammable chemicals prohibited when lone working

  • Can all employees react to a fire alarm or strobe light

  • Are people who are unfamiliar with the premises prohibited from access

  • Are people who are unfamiliar with the premises accompanied at all times

Fire Detection & Warning

Fire Detection & Warning

  • Are arrangements in place for detecting smoke/fire and providing a warning

  • Are fire alarms tested on a weekly basis

  • Would warning of smoke/fire give sufficient warning to all people to evacuate the building

  • Does smoke/fire detection include secluded/unmanned areas

Means of Escape

Means of Escape

  • Can people turn away from a fire and escape from all parts of the premises

  • Do all escape routes lead to a place of safety

  • Are escape routes free from combustible materials

  • Taking account of reaction time can all people get to a place of safety within 2 - 3 minutes

  • Is emergency lighting provided in areas which would otherwise be dark during a loss of power

  • Is emergency lighting tested on a monthly basis

  • Are corridors/staircases protected by fire doors where necessary

  • Are escape routes of adequate width 750mm

  • Where necessary do doors open in direction of escape

  • Are fire exits easy to open without the need for a key

  • Are fire doors kept closed or fitted with closing mechanisms connected to the fire alarm

  • Where necessary do fire doors self close

  • Are escape routes adequately signed using photo luminescent pictograms

Fire Fighting Equipment

Fire Fighting Equipment

  • Is suitable & sufficient fire fighting equipment provided

  • Is fire fighting equipment sealed and within inspection date

  • Is fire fighting equipment on/or adjacent to fire exit routes or fire exits

  • Are employees competent in using fire fighting equipment

  • Is fire fighting equipment clearly visible and signed

Fire Emergency Plan

Fire Emergency Plan

  • Is the fire emergency plan available within the premises

  • Have all staff received an induction using the necessary fire emergency plans

  • Is annual refresher training carried out using the fire emergency plan

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