Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Escape routes
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Are aisles and means of escape routes free from obstructions ?
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Are combustibles stored in escape routes ?
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Are exit routes lengthy or difficult ?
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Is there a system in place to warn people in remote areas ?
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Are the floor surfaces on the escape route free from tripping and slipping hazards ?
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Are there sufficient exits for the number of people likely to be on the premises ?
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Do all doors open in the direction of the escape route ?
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Are there any dead ends ?
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Is the means of escape route satisfactory ?
Flammable Substances
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Are there any flammable substances (e.g. paints, solvents etc) in the building ?
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Are they stored in fire resisting stores away from ignition sources ?
Furnishings
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Are all furnishings fire retardant in the building ?
Housekeeping
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Are the areas clean and tidy ?
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Is waste stored safely ?
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Is the waste collected on a regular basis and placed in suitable receptacles outside of the building and away from fire exits ?
Arson
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Is arson a potential problem ?
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Have appropriate security measures been taken to prevent arson ?
Smoking
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Is there evidence of smoking within the premises ?
Lighting and Emergency Lighting
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Is an emergency lighting system installed ?
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Does emergency lighting have annual power down test ?
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Does the system cover all necessary areas?
Heating
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What heating system is in place ?
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Is the heating system maintained and operationally safe ?
Electrical System
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Has the fixed electrical system been inspected and certificated within the last five years ?
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If so what date was it last checked ?
Staff working in remote areas
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Do staff work in remote areas ?
Fire Signs
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Are there sufficient clearly visual fire exit and fire exit directional signs in the building to lead people to an ultimate place of safety?
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Do all of the extinguishers have a sign detailing what they are ?
Detection and Warning - Automatic Fire Warning Systems
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Is the coverage of the detectors adequate ?
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Are all high risk areas protected by detectors ?
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Is the system maintained by an approved contractor six monthly ?
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Do the alarms seem to be in working order ?
Fire Fighting Equipment
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Are extinguishers in place ?
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Are extinguishers maintained under a contractor by a BS5306 part 3 qualified technician ?
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When were the extinguishers last inspected?
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Are extinguishers located within safe travel distances ?
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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
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Are there sufficient class B or C extinguishers for flammable substances ?<br><br>Detail combined rating.