Fire Safety Inspection

• Document No.

• Apartment Number(s)

• Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Completed by

• This Fire Safety Inspection was completed by Pernix Safety Management on behalf of the Portland Brown Ltd
  
  The objective of the inspection and risk assessment was to assist Portland Brown Ltd in meeting its statutory obligations as specified under, The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Housing Act 2004 Health and Safety Rating Scheme (HHSRS)
  
  The scope of this inspection and assessment is limited to the specified areas including; the entire Common Areas of the premises in which Portland Brown Ltd operate leased Apartments , those common parts that may have an immediate effect on the fire safety of the Apartment, the Apartments operated by Portland Brown in this building
  
  During the inspection and assessment information was gathered from Portland Brown Ltd, and other relevant bodies, documents were reviewed and the premises inspected as far as was reasonable and practical to do so. Therefore, structural features of the premises and that were hidden from open view, e.g. ceiling voids, service ducts, etc., may not have been subject to inspection during this fire risk assessment. It is important to note that the assessment cannot guarantee to cover every aspect of all likely risks
  
  Disclaimer 
  The purpose of this report is to identify and assessment the standard of fire safety provisions within the premises, and, where appropriate, to make recommendations to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation. The report does not form a full Fire Risk Assessment in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) or address the risk to property or business continuity from fire. 
  
  The submission of this report constitutes neither a warranty of future results by Pernix Safety Management Ltd, nor an assurance against risk. The report represents only the best judgement of the consultant involved in its preparation, and is based, in part, on information provided by others. No liability whatsoever is accepted for the accuracy of such information. 
  

• Full communal + sample apartments

• Apartments + communal leading to / out of Apartment

• Apartment Numbers

• Property Description

Is the area free possible sources of ignition due to defective or uncontrolled

• Electrical Systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas Systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas Equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heating Systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical Equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot Works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical Substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arson?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Is the area free of risks from excessive or uncontrolled

• Combustable Materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable Liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable Gases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Is the area free of risks from

• Natural Ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical Ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored Oxygen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oxidising Materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Is the area free from risks due to excessive numbers of

• Residents?

  Yes

  No

  Not Known

• Workers?

  Yes

  No

  Not Known

• Visitors?

  Yes

  No

  Not Known

• Vulnerable Persons?

  Yes

  No

  Not Known

• Are smoke or heat detectors fitted in the common area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a fire alarm system fitted in the common areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the stairs and corridors free of obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all risers and plant room doors kept shut?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors fitted to stairs and corridors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Smoke Venting provided where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire signage displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the building fitted with a Sprinkler system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the building have a dry riser system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Extinguishers provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Blankets provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a documented fire safety plan for the building ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Apartment Inspection

Apartment Description

Apartment Entrance Door

• Is the Apartment door Fire Rated?

  Yes

  No

  Not Known

• Does the door close fully into the door frame?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a door closer fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the door fit without excessive gaps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are intumescing and smoke seals fitted and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the door and frame in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Apartment Inner Doors

• Do inner doors that lead to an escape route have door closers where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inner doors fit correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inner doors in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Apartment Services

• Has the electrical installation within the apartment been inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

  Not Known

• Has all portable electrical equipment supplied to the Apartment been PAT Tested?

  Yes

  No

  Not Known

• Have gas appliances been inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the apartment equipment free from visible damage or defect that might lead to an increased fire risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Apartment Fire Safety Equipment

• Are smoke / Heat detectors / alarms fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a CO monitor fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Fire Extinguisher in the apartment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire blanket in the apartment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all fire safety equipment been inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

  Not Known

• Is the equipment free from visible defects that might affect its operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have fire safety instructions been provided in the Welcome Pack

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Apartment Use

• Is the apartment free of signs of inappropriate use e.g Smoking in the apartment Use of matches / candles / other flame devices? Use of other cooking devices BBQ etc? Heater close to combustible / flammable materials Smoke detector covered / damaged? Entrance / Exits blocked?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk Of Fire

  Low

  Low - Medium

  Medium

  High

• Potential Consequence of Fire

  Slight Harmful

  Harmful

  Extremely Harmful

• Risk Level

  Trivial

  Tolerable

  Moderate

  Substantial

  Intolerable