Title Page
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Site conducted
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Location
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Number of Rooms
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Number of Floors
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Construction
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Responsible Person
Fire Hazards & Controls
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Are fixed electrical installations inspected and tested every 5 years?
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Are electrical appliances periodically inspected and tested?
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Is the use of trailing leads and adapteors avoided where possible?
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Are gas appliances periodically inspected and tested every 12 months?
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Is smoking permited on the premises?
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Are suitable arrangements in place for those who wish to smoke?
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Are premises adequately secured to prevent unauthorised access?
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Are combustible materials, waste and refuse bins stored safely clear of the premises or in purpose built compounds/rooms?
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Are fixed heating systems subject to periodic maintenance?
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Are portable heaters subject to periodic inspection and used safely?
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Are there adequate fire precautions in the use of open fires and log burners?
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Are adequate measures taken to prevent fires from cooking?
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Are filters and ductwork subject to regular cleaning?
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Is the standard of housekeeping adequate to avoid the accumulation of combustible materials and waste?
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Are combustible materials kept separate from ignition and heat sources?
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Is it ensured that all contractors who undertake work on the premises are competent and qualified?
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Are suitable measures in place to address the fire hazard associated with the use and storage of dangerous substances?
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Are there any other significant fire hazards in the premises?
Fire protection measures
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Are all escape routes kept clear of obstructions to enable people to escape safely?
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Are all fire exits easily and immediately openable?
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Are distances of travel considered reasonable?
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Do the walls and structures protecting the stairway and escape routes provide an adequate level of fire resistance?
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Is the fire resistance of doors to stairways and escape routes considered adequate?
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Where necessary, are the doors fitted with suitable self-closing devices that doors close effectively?
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Are there adequate levels of artificial lighting provided in the escape routes?
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Where necessary, has a reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting been provided?
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Are smoke and/or heat detectors provided and is the extent and coverage considered adequate?
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Is there a reasonable provision of firefighting equipment (fire/extinguishers, fire blanket)?
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Record breif details of the above measures in the box below. If the answer to any question is no, include suitable action within the Action Plan
Management of fire safety
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Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and documented?
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Is the information on fire safety and the action to take in the event of a fire given to guests?
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Are any staff members gioven regular instruction and training on the action to take in the event of a fire?
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Are frequent checks carried out to ensure exit routes are kept clear and fire exits remain easily openable?
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Are periodic checks carried out on fire doors to ensure they remain in good condition and close effectively?
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Are domestic smoke and heat alarms tested monthly?
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Where fitted, are weekly testing and six-monthly servicing routines in place for fire detection and alram system?
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In self catering prtemises, are smoke/heat alarms(or fire detection and alarm systems, where fitted) tested at every changeover?
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Where fitted, are monthly and annual testing routines in place for the emergency escape route lighting?
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Where provided are fire extinguishers subject to annual maintenance?
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Are records of testing and maintenance maintained?
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Record brief details of the above measures in the box below. If the answer to any question is no, include a suitable action within the Action Plan