Information

  • Site Name

  • Conducted on

  • Conducted by

External Items

  • Are any residents hanging washing from their balconies?

  • Are the drains in good condition?

  • If there are French Drains, is there excessive pooling?

  • If there are French Drains, is there excessive pooling?

  • Is there any dumped rubbish or large items in the external areas?

  • Are there any external gangways or stairways? (Metal or otherwise?)

  • Do they appear to be in a good condition?

  • Is the external lighting working properly?

  • Are all fences in good condition?

  • Are all manual gates in good condition?

  • Are all boundary walls in good condition?

  • Are there any for sale or to let boards?

  • Is the guttering and downpipes in good condition?

  • Are there any overflow leaks?

  • Is all paving level and in good condition and free from moss and trip hazards?

  • Is there any Play Equipment?

  • Does the Play Equipment appear to be in good condition?

  • Is signage in place detailing the age range that the play equipment is intended for?

  • Are emergency contact details in place an clearly displayed?

  • Does signage detail that the equipment is to be used at own risk?

  • If the play equipment is fenced in, are all fences and gates secure and free from damage?

  • What type of roof does the Development have?

  • Is the roof in a good condition?

  • Is the roof in a good condition?

  • Is the roof in a good condition?

  • Do all tiles appear to be in place?

  • Are there any individual satellite dishes that are not permitted?

  • Are there SWALES or SUDS present?

  • Is there any evidence of erosion, channelling or ponding?

  • Is there any deterioration in the surface of permeable or porous surfaces?

  • Is there any sediment accumulation at inlets?

  • Is surface clogging visible at inlets or outlets?

  • Does the permeable or porous surfacing require sweeping to remove silt?

  • Is there evidence of litter accumulation in the system?

  • Is the vegetation condition satisfactory? (Density, weed growth, coverage etc)

  • Is there any evidence of invasive species becoming established?

  • Is there any evidence of damage to the system?

Development Appearance

  • Are the grounds in a good condition?

  • Is grass at a suitable length?

  • Does the grass require a weed and feed treatment?

  • Are grassed areas free of litter?

  • Are shrub areas neat and tidy and without bare patches?

  • Are shrub areas free of litter?

  • Are rubbish bins free of damage and not overflowing?

  • Are dog waste bins free of damage and not overflowing?

  • Is the car parking area in a good condition?

  • Is the car park surface even and free of trip hazards?

  • Are spaces clearly marked?

  • Is the car park well lit?

  • Are parking control measures in place?

  • Is signage in place?

  • Is the area free from personal items?

  • Are any flammable items being stored within the car parking area?

  • If an under croft parking area, is there adequate ventilation?

  • If an under croft parking area is fire exit signage in place?

  • If an under croft parking area is no smoking signage in place?

  • Is the external decoration of the block(s) in a good condition?

  • Are the internal areas of the block(s) clean?

  • Is the internal decoration in a good condition?

  • Are the windows clean?

  • Is the bin store in a good condition?

  • Is the floor clean and free from rubbish?

  • Is the bin store well lit?

  • Is the bike store in a good condition?

  • Are any items other than bikes being stored within?

  • Is the Bike Store well lit?

  • Are any flammable items being stored within the bike store?

External Wall Coverings

  • How tall are the buildings at the development?

  • If the height of the building is 11 meters plus is there a padlocked Fire Document Box in situ?

  • If Fire Document Box is in situ does it contain the required documents and plans? (Fire Statement Report / Fire Strategy Report / Floor and Building.

  • Is Cladding Present?

  • Are you aware if the cladding is ACM, MCM or HPL?

  • Is a satisfactory and in date EWS1 form in place and on file?

  • Are there Balconies at the development?

  • Do the Balconies stack vertically?

  • Are the Balconies constructed from combustible material?

  • Is the decking a combustible material?

  • Are the Balconies directly linked by combustible material?

  • Are there any BBQ's or other prohibited items in situ on the Balconies?

Internal Items

  • Is the correct bock or road name signage in place?

  • Is the exterior entrance to the block clean and presentable and well lit?

  • Is the main entrance door in good condition?

  • Does the main entrance door lock properly?

  • Are the communal post boxes in good condition?

  • Is the internal lighting working properly?

  • Is the flooring (carpet etc.) in good condition and free from any bumps and rips/worn areas?

  • Are all stair treads in place and secure?

  • Is the stairwell handrail secure?

  • Is there any damage to the internal areas?

  • Have any residents dumped rubbish or made a mess within the communal areas?

  • Are there any personal items being stored within the communal areas?

  • Are the service cupboards free of personal items?

  • Are there any compartment breaches in the service cupboards?

Fire Safety Compliance and Safety Checks

  • Is there a Dry Riser?

  • Are the dry riser inlets locked and in good condition?

  • Is the correct signage on the dry riser inlets?

  • Are the dry riser outlets locked and in good condition?

  • Is the correct signage on the dry riser outlets?

  • Are there Emergency Lights?

  • Could the emergency lights be tested?

  • How many emergency lights require attention?

  • Have you detailed the emergency light test within the Fire Log Book?

  • Is there an Emergency Pull Cord or Emergency Alert System?

  • Does the system appear to be in good working order?

  • Is there a Fire Curtain?

  • Does the Fire Curtain appear to be in good condition?

  • Are the Communal Fire Doors due to be checked?

  • Are there excessive gaps around the Fire Doors? (No more than 4mm top and sides and no more than 8mm underneath)

  • Do the Fire Doors have the Fire Rating sticker or certification?

  • Do the Fire Doors have the required intumescent strips and smoke seals?

  • Do the Fire Doors have three hinges per door with no screws missing?

  • Does the Fire door close securely into the frame when opened wide and allowed to close by its self?

  • Does the Fire Door close securely into the frame when half opened and allowed to close by itself?

  • Is the Fire Door Free surface free of damage?

  • Is the Fire Door frame free of damage and securely fixed?

  • Do the Fire Doors have glass panes?

  • Is the glass suitably secure with no gaps or missing beading?

  • Is the glass damaged?

  • Do the Fire Doors have any built in vents?

  • Are the vents secure and without damage?

  • Where applicable, do the Fire Doors lock?

  • Have you detailed the Fire Doors Checks in the onsite Fire Log?

  • Are there Fire Extinguishers?

  • What types of fire extinguishers are on site?

  • Do the fire extinguishers appear to be in a good condition?

  • Is the necessary fire extinguisher signage in place?

  • Do the fire extinguishers display testing date signage?

  • Are there any Fire Hoses?

  • Do the Fire Hoses appear to be in a good condition?

  • Is the necessary signage in place?

  • Are there any Fire Hydrants

  • Do the Fire Hydrants appear to be in a good condition?

  • Are there any Ladders on the development?

  • Do they appear to be in a good condition?

  • Are ladders in a secured area?

  • Are there Smoke/ Fire Alarms & Detectors?

  • Are the smoke/fire alarms in good condition?

  • Are the smoke/fire detectors free from obstruction?

  • Does the smoke/fire alarm control panel show any faults?

  • Did the smoke/fire alarm sound when tested?

  • Are the call points in good condition and without damage?

  • Did you detail the smoke/fire alarm test in the Fire Log?

  • Are there Smoke Vents (AOVs)? (these might be in the ceiling or a window or door style vent).

  • Are the smoke vents properly closed and secure?

  • Are the closing and opening mechanisms in good condition?

  • Are the Vent Switches/Call Points in good condition?

  • Have you detailed the opening/closing test within the Fire Log Book?

  • Is there a Sprinkler System?

  • Do the sprinkler heads appear to be in a good condition?

Signage & Notices

  • Is the Property Manager name signage in place?

  • Is the correct information on the communal notice board?

  • Is there a no smoking sign in place at each block entrance and exit?

  • Is the correct fire action notice signage in place at each block entrance and exit?

  • Is the correct fire escape signage in place at each entrance and exit?

  • Is the correct fire door signage in place?

  • If the building is over 11 meters is Wayfinding Signage in place in accordance with Fire Safety (England Regulations) 2022?

  • Is the correct signage in place on the electrical cupboards?

  • Is the correct service cupboard signage in place?

  • Is the correct lift signage in place?

  • Are gas meters labelled?

  • Are gas pipes labelled?

Signage recharges

  • Have you used any signage that requires recharging?

Mechanical & Electrical Equipment

  • Is there a communal Aerial & Satellite System?

  • Does the external part of the aerial and satellite system appear to be in good order?

  • Does the internal part (service cupboard) of the aerial and satellite system appear in good condition?

  • Does the aerial and satellite equipment display that PAT testing has been conducted within the last 12 months?

  • Is there an Air Conditioning Unit?

  • Is the air conditioning unit in working order?

  • Is the air conditioning unit in clean and good condition?

  • Is there a communal Boiler or CHP System?

  • Is the boiler system clean and in good condition?

  • Is the boiler system working?

  • Is the boiler room clean and free from obstruction and dust?

  • Are there Boosters Pumps & Tanks?

  • Are the booster pumps in working order?

  • Are any faults shown on the booster pump system?

  • Is there any sign of a leak around the booster pumps?

  • Is the water tank clean and in a good condition?

  • Is the pump room clean and free from obstruction and dust?

  • Is the pump room securely locked?

  • Is there a Car Lift?

  • Is the car lift in working order?

  • Is the car lift clean?

  • Is there a mechanical Car Park Ventilation system in place?

  • Is the car park ventilation system in working order?

  • Are there any faults on the car park ventilation system control panel?

  • Is there CCTV?

  • Is the CCTV system in working order?

  • Is the CCTV control cupboard securely locked?

  • Are all CCTV cameras clean and free from obstruction?

  • Are the necessary CCTV signs in place?

  • Does the CCTV equipment display that PAT testing has been conducted within the last 12 months?

  • Is there a Door Entry System?

  • Is the entry system panel clean and the property numbers clear to read?

  • Does the entry system trades button work correctly?

  • Does the entry system successfully call to a property?

  • Is there a Foul Pump?

  • Does the foul pump appear to be in a good condition?

  • Is the foul pump control box securely locked?

  • Are there any faults showing on the foul pump control panel?

  • Does the main Fuse Board/Consumer Unit confirm the date it was last tested?

  • Is the testing in date?

  • Is there a Lift?

  • Is the lift in working order?

  • Is the lighting in the lift working?

  • Does the lift phone connect?

  • Is the lift clean?

  • Is the lift company's contact details inside the lift?

  • Is the lift motor room securely locked?

  • Are there Lightening Conductors?

  • Do the lightening conductors appear to be in good condition?

  • Is there a Man Safe System?

  • Does the man safe system appear to be in good condition? ONLY TO BE CHECKED IF TRAINNED IN WORKING AT HEIGHTS

  • Are there Mechanical Gates?

  • Is the paintwork on the gates in a good condition?

  • Are the gates in working order?

  • Do the gates stop moving when they meet or sense an obstruction?

  • Is there an emergency release button/pulley?

  • Are there Solar PV Panels present?

  • Do the PV Panels appear to be in a good condition?

  • Does the control panel/board appear to be in good condition?

Communal Utility Meter Readings

  • Is there a communal electricity meter to read?

  • Block

  • Meter number

  • Reading(s)

  • Is there another electricity meter to read?

  • Block

  • Meter number

  • Reading(s)

  • Is there another electricity meter to read?

  • Block

  • Meter number

  • Reading(s)

  • Is there another electricity meter to read?

  • Block

  • Meter number

  • Reading(s)

  • Is there another electricity meter to read?

  • Block

  • Meter number

  • Reading(s)

  • Is there another electricity meter to read?

  • Block

  • Meter number

  • Reading(s)

  • Is there another electricity meter to read?

  • Block

  • Meter number

  • Reading(s)

  • Is there another electricity meter to read?

  • Block

  • Meter number

  • Reading(s)

  • Is there another electricity meter to read?

  • Block

  • Meter number

  • Reading(s)

  • Is there another electricity meter to read?

  • Block

  • Meter number

  • Reading(s)

  • Is there a communal water meter to read?

  • Block

  • Meter number

  • Reading(s)

  • Is there a communal gas meter to read?

  • Block

  • Meter number

  • Reading(s)

Other Items

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  • Does this form include an inspection all of the block/sites amenities?

  • Signature of Inspector

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