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
1.0 External Fire Exit Doors
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1.1 Fire Exit Doors are free from obstructions (locked, barred or blocked)?
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1.2 Fire Exit Doors open easily?
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1.3 Egress routes are clear?
2.0 Internal Fire and Smoke Doors / Shutters
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2.1 Fire Doors are open and have hold open devices operating?
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2.2 Open shutters are clear of obstructions?
3.0 Escape Routes
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3.1 There are more than two escape routes (e.g for more than 50 people)?
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3.2 Are the Escape routes are free from obstructions?
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3.3 Will the escape routes support a safe evacuation?
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3.4 Floors and landings are free from tripping hazards?
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3.5 Escape routes are free from fire hazard storage (e.g. Gas bottles, cardboard, rubbish bins)?
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3.6 Stairs in the escape routes are in good condition (e.g. Stair nosings, hand rails)
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3.8 Emergency lighting in escape routes is available?
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3.9 Artificial or natural lighting in escape routes is adequate (e.g. External stairs)?
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3.10 External stairs are clear of obstructions and trip /slip hazards?
4.0 Emergency Signage
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4.1 Fire exit signs are at each designated exit?
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4.2 Fire Action Notices are at each designated exit or at key points?
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4.3 Fire Action Notices have the correct coverage and evacuation information / Assembly Point?
5.0 Use of Appliances (includes vendors)
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5.1 Are the electrical leads / equipment tagged and in current test date?
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5.2 Are the electrical appliances free of faults?
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5.3 Is the gas equipment in the current test date (e.g. Gas bottles in hot boxes)?
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5.4 Are the gas equipment free of faults?
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5.5 Are emergency shut off valves / switches clear of obstructions and easily identified?
6.0 Control of Open Flames (includes vendors)
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6.1 Are there any obvious and potential fire hazards?
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6.2 Has the 'combustable' been approved?
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6.3 Is there a safe working distance from any combustibles?
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6.4 Are there approved fire protection measures in place?
7.0 Fire Extinguishers and Hose Reels
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7.1 Type appropriate for the risk
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7.2 Correctly located to manage the risk
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7.3 Is the Fire Extinguisher / Hose Reel signage easily seen and in place?
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7.4 Are the Fire Extinguishers / Hose Reels unobstructed and ready for use?
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7.5 Are the service dates within the last 12 months (check the tag)?
8.0 Fire Panel
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8.1 Is the Fire Panel clear of obstructions?
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8.2 Is the Fire Panel showing Normal?
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8.3 Are there any isolations showing (if yes, check with manager or fire alarm company)?
9.0 Risers and Hydrants
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9.1 Are the risers clear of obstructions?
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9.2 Are the risers secure (e.g. Padlocked with an approved Fire Service padlock)?
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9.3 Are the Hydrants clearly marked / identified?
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9.4 Are the Hydrants clear of obstructions?
10.0 Access for Emergency Services
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10.1 Is access clear for emergency service access?
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10.2 Are working / staging areas clear for Emergency Services?
11.0 Emergency Documentation
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11.1 Emergency Procedures are in place and easily locatable?
12.0 Fire Detection / Supression Systems
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12.1 Logs are completed and up to date for alarm system and the pump checks (pump room)
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12.2 Fire Alarm system has been checked and passed by the provider within 24 hours of the event commencing?
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12.3 Sprinkler Pumps are at the correct pressure? (Document Pressure)
13.0 Past Corrective Actions
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13.1 Have the corrective actions from previous audits been completed? If no, list below with previous audit date and reference question number.
14.0 Audit Sign-off
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Name of auditor
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Auditor to sign
