Fire Safety Checks

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• The fire alarm must be tested weekly, normally on the same day at the same time, testing a different call point each week. All employees and customers should be made aware of the fire alarm tests.

• Using whatever means appropriate (test button, key fob etc), test the fire alarm manual call point and ensure that the alarm sounds and resets.

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What to Check

Certification

• Look for a label or plug on top (or occasionally on the side) of the door.

• Without a certification mark, you cannot be sure that this is a fire door.

• How to check - Use a mirror or the "selfie" function on a camera phone.

Gaps

• Check the gaps around the top and sides of the door are consistently less than 4mm when the door is closed. The gap under the door can be slightly larger (up to 8mm) but it depends on the door. Ideally, you should not see light under the door.

• The reason for checking this is to make sure gaps are not so big that smoke and fire could travel through the cracks.

• How to check - Use a £1 coin to give a feel for scale as this is about 3mm thick.

Seals

• Look for any intumescent seals around the door or frame. Check that they're intact with no sign of damage.

• The reason we check this is to be sure that the seals wil expand if they are in contact with heat. This stops the spread of soke and fire moving through the gaps.

• How to check - Take a look at the edges of the door and frame.

Hinges

• Check all hinges are firmly fixed (there should be three or more of them), with no missing or broken screws.

• The reason we check this is to ensure that the door is properly maintained and that it will perform properly in the intensity of a fire.

• How to check - Open the door and take a look at the hinges.

Closing Properly

• Check the door closes firmly onto the latch without sticking on the floor or frame.

• The reason we check this is because a fire door only works when it is closed. A fire door is completely useless if it is wedged open or can't close fully.

• How to check - Open the door about halfway, let it go and see what happens when you allow it to close by itself.

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• Visual check of all fire extinguishers - check location, type and that they have not been accidentally or deliberately discharged. Check that annual service sticker/tag is in date.

Things To Look For

• Does the fire extinguisher appear to be discharged? Are the hose, nozzle, horn and connections free from debris or damage?

• Do the extinguishers have any dirt or grime on them that could be obstructing the instructions?

• Are the extinguishers free from obstruction and within their date of service?

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Things To Look For

• Does all emergency lighting function correctly when tested, have emergency generators been tested?

• Have emergency generators been tested?

• Is there any obvious damage/wear and tear?

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