Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Management Considerations and Practices

  • Who is the person responsible for fire safety as defined in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 ?

  • How many fire marshals are in place and is this sufficient for the risks presented ?

  • Is there an emergency plan, if so how is it communicated to staff ?

  • Are there adjoining buildings ?

  • If so is a fire plan discussed and agreed with affected parties ?

  • Does the induction training include "action to be taken in the event of a fire" ?

  • Are people trained in fire awareness and how often is it updated ?

  • Are there adequate instructions for calling the Fire Service in the event of a fire ?

  • What is the history of fires on the site ?

  • Does the occupier have a written safety policy, with written risk assessments that is reviewed regularly ?

Fire Extinguishers

  • Detail the number and type of extinguishers present.

  • 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 ?

Storage

  • Are the storage areas for combustible materials separated from other areas by fire division walls ?

  • Is storage well controlled ?

  • Are high risk areas free from storage of combustibles ?

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

  • Are flammable or hazardous liquids and gases stored safely ?

Combustible Materials

  • Are quantities of combustible materials (e.g. paper, packaging, fabrics, clothing) displayed or stored safely ?

  • Is it necessary to store or display them ?

  • Can the goods be replaced with less combustible alternatives ?

  • 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

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 ?

  • Does the store have ventilation ?

  • Can the substance be replaced with less flammable substances, and / or keep reduced amounts ?

  • Have COSHH assessments been carried out on all flammable substances ?

  • Location of COSHH Assessments.

  • Location of highly flammable / oxidising substances in the building

  • Maximum quantity of highly flammable / oxidising substances in the building

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

Furnishings

  • Are all furnishing 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 ?

Smoking

  • Is smoking limited to designated "safe" areas only ?

  • Have appropriate security measures been taken to prevent arson and are these measures maintained ?

Lighting and Emergency Lighting

  • Is an emergency lighting system installed ?

  • Is all of the artificial lighting in the building working ?

  • Do staff work during hours of darkness or in areas where there is no natural light ?

  • Is emergency lighting checked visually daily, monthly illumination check and 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 ?

  • Are portable electrical appliances tested in line with Schedule A of Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

  • If so when are the next due testing ?

Persons at risk

  • What is the workplace risk level;<br><br>High risk - eg sleeping accommodation, flammable, materials, undesirable structural features, unusual circumstances.<br>Medium risk - eg most buildings including offices, shops, nor selling easily combustible goods.<br>Low risk - few flammables, wet process and non combustible materials

  • Do people sleep at the premises over night?

  • Do the premises have Non-English speakers present ?

Staff working in remote areas

  • Do staff work in remote areas ?

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

  • Are exit routes lengthy or difficult ?

Visitors and members of the public

  • Do visitors / members of the public enter the building ?

  • Are visitors escorted, if not are they inducted to the site ?

  • Is there an effective system for logging visitors in and out of the building ?

  • Is there a system in place for checking visitors exit the building in the event of an emergency evacuation ?

Contractors and Maintainence Workers

  • Do contractors / maintenance workers enter the building for any reason ?

  • Are contractors briefed on fire procedures prior to starting work ?

  • Is there an effective system for logging contractors in the event of an emergency evacuation ?

  • Is there a system for monitoring hot work ?

Persons whose eyesight, mobility and hearing are impaired or with learning difficulties

  • Is there likely to be individuals in the building that have an impairment and are control measures in place ?

Means of Escape

  • Are fire drills carried out twice a year ?

  • When was the last drill ?

  • What is the escape time for occupants ?

  • Where appropriate, do doors used for means of escape open in the direction of travel ?

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

  • Are all gangways and escape routes free from obstruction ?

  • Are all doors in good state of repair and well fitted into the recess ?

  • Are all fire resisting doors in good condition, with good seals and tumescent strips in place ?

  • Are self closers on fire doors in working order ?

  • Are all escape routes adequately lit ?

  • Are means of escape routes free from materials which would assist the spread of fire ?

  • Is the means of escape route satisfactory ?

  • Are there any dead ends ?

  • Are extinguishers in place at fire exits ?

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?

  • Are all fire resistant doors indicated with "Fire Door Keep Shut" or similar sign ?

  • Are all final exit doors indicated with "Fire Exit Keep Clear" on the outside face ?

  • Are all fire doors fitted with automatic fastenings labelled with instructions for method of operation ?

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

Maintenance Practices - Manual Fire Alarm Systems

  • Is this maintained annually and records kept ?

  • Is it tested weekly and records kept ?

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 ?

  • Are records kept of maintenance and inspections ?

  • Is the alarm signal automatically transferred to an alarm receiving central station ?

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