Fire Safety Audit

• Document No. KAL HSA 1

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Conducted by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Prevention

• A suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment has been completed by a competent person and is held on site?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Staff are trained in fire prevention at induction and at regular intervals as part of a training plan?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Records of this training are easily accessible and include detail of what the training involved, list of attendees and name of trainer?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Storage areas are secure, tidy and contain no unauthorised substances which could increase fire risk?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• There is a compliant 'no smoking' sign displayed at the the entrance to the building and in other appropriate areas?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Smokers only use designated smoking areas?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Key areas are secure from unauthorised access, e.g. stores containing foam matting, plant rooms and boiler rooms?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• There is no evidence of illicit smoking in toilet areas, or other out of sight public access areas?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

Detection & Warning

• Records of weekly fire alarm testing by staff?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Staff test a different call point each week so that all will be tested in a three month period?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• There are easily accessible records to demonstrate the above?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• The fire alarm system is serviced by external competent contractors every 6 months?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Fire detectors located in appropriate places?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Can the alarm be heard in all parts of the building?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• All employees are familiar with the fire alarm and can distinguish it from any other alarm in the building?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• All employees understand how to raise the alarm?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

Means of Escape

• Can everyone evacuate the building without being placed at risk? This includes arrangements for those with impaired mobility.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Time taken to evacuate is included on records of fire drills? Should take no longer than 3 minutes.

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Fire exits are easily identifiable, open easily (in the direction of escape) and are unlocked when the building is in use?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Fire doors are undamaged? Have doors been damaged by moving equipment?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Escape routes are kept clear of stored equipment and obstructions such as vending machines?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Escape routes are supported by effective emergency lighting?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Emergency lighting is tested monthly (for function), six monthly (for third of rated value) and then annually (for full duration of light)?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• All key staff take part in fire drills at least twice per year?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Do some drills involve the public?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Do records of drills include staff taking part, numbers of public, time taken to evacuate, comments on the success of the drill?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

Fire Fighting Measures

• Within fire prevention training, staff receive training on the types of fire extinguishers and what they can be used for?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Any staff expected to act as fire wardens have received suitable hands-on training in the use of fire extinguishers?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Are extinguishers appropriate to the types of hazard?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Do staff carry out weekly recorded checks on fire extinguishers for signs of misuse?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Are extinguishers serviced annually by a competent contractor? Is this recorded?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Extinguishers are located in obvious, easily accessible positions that can be clearly seen?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

Fire Emergency Plan

• Actions in the event of a fire are detailed within the EAP?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Does this include the roles and responsibilities of each group of staff?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• This plan details the appropriate fire assembly point and site of refuge arrangements?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Does the plan detail the arrangements for evacuating people who are especially at risk, such as contractors, young children and those with disabilities?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Does the plan detail any machines, gas or power supplies that require isolating in the event of a fire?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Does the plan state how the emergency services will be summoned?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Is there a designated person to liaise with emergency services when they arrive on site?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Does this person have access to a building plan and keys to all areas of the building where the emergency services may require access?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Does this person have access to a mobile phone in order to make appropriate calls?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Fire actions signs displayed by manual call points?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A

• Emergency grab bag readily available containing appropriate contents?

  3

  2

  1

  0

  N/A