Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Escape routes

  • Are aisles and means of escape routes free from obstructions ?

  • Are combustibles stored in escape routes ?

  • Are exit routes lengthy or difficult ?

  • Is there a system in place to warn people in remote areas ?

  • Are the floor surfaces on the escape route free from tripping and slipping hazards ?

  • Are there sufficient exits for the number of people likely to be on the premises ?

  • Do all doors open in the direction of the escape route ?

  • Are there any dead ends ?

  • Is the means of escape route satisfactory ?

Flammable Substances

  • Are there any flammable substances (e.g. paints, solvents etc) in the building ?

  • Are they stored in fire resisting stores away from ignition sources ?

Furnishings

  • Are all furnishings fire retardant in the building ?

Housekeeping

  • Are the areas clean and tidy ?

  • Is waste stored safely ?

  • Is the waste collected on a regular basis and placed in suitable receptacles outside of the building and away from fire exits ?

Arson

  • Is arson a potential problem ?

  • Have appropriate security measures been taken to prevent arson ?

Smoking

  • Is there evidence of smoking within the premises ?

Lighting and Emergency Lighting

  • Is an emergency lighting system installed ?

  • Does emergency lighting have annual power down test ?

  • Does the system cover all necessary areas?

Heating

  • What heating system is in place ?

  • Is the heating system maintained and operationally safe ?

Electrical System

  • Has the fixed electrical system been inspected and certificated within the last five years ?

  • If so what date was it last checked ?

Staff working in remote areas

  • Do staff work in remote areas ?

Fire Signs

  • Are there sufficient clearly visual fire exit and fire exit directional signs in the building to lead people to an ultimate place of safety?

  • Do all of the extinguishers have a sign detailing what they are ?

Detection and Warning - Automatic Fire Warning Systems

  • Is the coverage of the detectors adequate ?

  • Are all high risk areas protected by detectors ?

  • Is the system maintained by an approved contractor six monthly ?

  • Do the alarms seem to be in working order ?

Fire Fighting Equipment

  • Are extinguishers in place ?

  • Are extinguishers maintained under a contractor by a BS5306 part 3 qualified technician ?

  • When were the extinguishers last inspected?

  • Are extinguishers located within safe travel distances ?

  • Are there sufficient class A extinguishers for combustible materials ?<br><br>Detail combined rating and square meterage.<br><br>Minimum 2 extinguishers and 26A per floor up to 400m2 beyond this 0.0065 per m2

  • Are there sufficient class B or C extinguishers for flammable substances ?<br><br>Detail combined rating.

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