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This inspection has been undertaken by Absolute Health and Safety Services Ltd . The purpose of the inspection is to ensure the Company and the premises are in compliance with the Regulatory reform Fire Safety Order 2005, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any relevant subordinate legislation.<br><br>The report aims to identify areas where the organisation needs to improve to meet the requirements of all relevant fire safety regulations and best practice procedures.<br><br>The 'corrective actions' section details the remedial actions graded as priority 'High', 'Medium' and 'Low'.<br><br>'RED' rated actions should be completed as soon as is reasonably practicable, as these could potentially lead to serious injury and would likely lead to an enforcement officer issuing a 'Prohibition' or 'Improvement' notice against the site.<br><br>'AMBER' rated actions should be completed with a reasonable time frame (normally before the next inspection/audit)<br><br>'GREEN' rated denotes acceptable standard but may be improved if suggestions are made. actions are not compulsory but the organisation would benefit from addressing these points for continual improvement of health and safety standards.
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Building Fire Safety Inspection
FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM
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Does the fire panel appear undamaged and working?
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Is the system registering any faults?
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Are all call points unobstructed and free from defects?
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Do all call points have necessary signage?
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Have there been any false alarms since last inspection.
FIRE SAFETY DOCUMENTATION
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Is the fire diary in place with the correct details logged ? (Plan, Diary, Fire action plan, drills and false alarms)
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Is the building fire safety duty holders in date of training?
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Are weekly/monthly checks up to date with issues auctioned.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
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Are all emergency lights free from obvious damage?
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Are all charging indicator lights showing as working?
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
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Are all FFE of the correct type and in the correct place?
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Is the FFE and fire points in good order and in date of inspection?
MEANS OF ESCAPE
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Are the communal areas free from combustible material?
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Are all fire doors unobstructed?
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Is the integrity of the fire doors maintained?
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Are the fire escapes unobstructed internally and externally?
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Are fire doors being wedged open?
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Is the correct signage in place?
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Are all external escapes free for use and unobstructed?
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Is the fire Marshal grab bag available with correct contents? (HiVis,Air horn, whistle, torch)
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Is there a designated assembly area sign posted and a safe distance from the premises?
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Have there been any fire evacuation drills conducted?
ELECTRICAL EQUIPTMENT
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Are all communal electrical points undamaged?
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Are all communal electrical points free from the signs of overloading?
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Is there a PAT regime in place?
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Are all cooking appliances being controlled adequately?
STORAGE AREAS
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Are all doors to storage areas / meter cupboard doors shut and secure?
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Are all areas close to building free from combustible materials?
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Are there any flammable substances left uncontrolled?
MISCELLANEOUS HAZARDS
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Is there a potential risk of arson?
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Are there any other fire hazards or observations relevant to the safety of the building or occupants?
CLOSING STATEMENT
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Are any any issues outstanding from previous inspection rectified?
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I confirm that I have carefully inspected the premises with respect to the questions asked.