Fire Wardens Monthly Fire Inspection [P13]

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Select site

  Select

Audit details

• Date and time

  Date

• Fire Wardens Name

• Managers Name

• This fire inspection is being conducted in complainece with the First Bus Fire safety Policy P13

• Means of escape

• Are internal fire escape routes free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external fire escape routes free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire escape doors - are they clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the fire exit doors open outwards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the fire escape doors open easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area outside the fire exit door clearly marked, fire exit keep clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the fire exit door have instructions on how to open it clearly discplayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current and accurate fire evacuation plan for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Alarm System

• Is there evidence of weekly fire alarm tests in the fire log book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the fire alarm tests take place using different call points in rotation each week?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the call points numbered on a plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all visual and audio alerts on the fire alarm system in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When was the fire alarm system last inspected? (by the supplier)

  Date

• Fire alarm systems MUST be in good working order at all times. any faults must be reported and rectified expeditiously.

• Is the fire alarm indicator panel showing no faults?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all automatic detectors in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all break glass call points clearly signed and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Lighting

• Is the lighting system compliant with BS5266 part 1?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do monthly tests of the lighting system take place? (check fire log book)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exit door illuminated with emergency lighting ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where there is no natural lights, is emergency lighting fitted along the escape route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting fitted to rooms without natural daylight and windows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When were the emergency lighting systems last inspected? (by the supplier)

  Date

• Fire Fighting Equipment

• Wet and dry risers and hydrants.

• Is such equipment subject to service and inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is such equipment accessibly for emergency services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers clearly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the extinguishers correctly labelled on signage by type? eg. black CO2, red water.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the extinguisher the correct type for the location? Water is no good for electrical fires for example.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When were the fire extinguishers last inspected? (by the supplier) (Check fire log book)

  Date

• Are fire blankets in good condition and accessible/close to the hazard they are intended for?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hose reels in good condition and subject to inspection? (by the supplier)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date they were last checked. (Check fire log book)

  Date

• Fire Hydrants are in good working order and show no evidence of damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Procedures

• Are emergency evacuation/Fire procedures to the legal standard for signs and displayed in the right locations? (Reception, and in each area of the depot)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire log book accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire log book up to date for all sections of the fire management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do fire drills take place? (at least every 6 months)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do fire drills take place for the night shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do visitors receive information on the emergency evacuation procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire assembly point clearly sign posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all fire wardens attended the fire warden training course with the British Red Cross ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do fire wardens receive refresher training every 3 years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site fire risk assessment shared with fire wardens?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is their debrief after Drills to learn lessons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there an arrangement in place to ensure one of the fire wardens contacts the emergency services and sounds the alarm? (in the event of a real incident)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can emergency services access the site easily in the vent of an emergency evacuation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General house keeping

• Are waste bins emptied regularly and not overflowing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste bins stored away from fire escape routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste stored away from perimeter fencing and gates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In all areas of the building, offices included in waste managed well?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there no evidence of using electrical or gas heating other than that authorised by the company?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoking managed well on this site? no evidence of cigarette ends on the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a designated smoking area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a waste vessel at this location for the disposal of cigarette waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear signage in high risk areas such as near the storage of gas bottles and fuel. No naked flames, warning flammable substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No evidence of drying items on heaters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Fires

• Is the main power inlet to the building free from water ingress?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the mains subject to 3 yearly inspection by the approved contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last inspection

  Date

• Are all portable appliances subject to PAT testing every year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last PAT inspections

  Date

• Are all power leads fitted in such a way that does not cause damage to the flex?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff using power tools carry out pre use checks for damage? (sample check with staff on site) (this is an indicative response for the day of the inspection)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fittings are not damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas & Compressed Air

• Evidence of inspections within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last inspection of pressure vessel?

  Date

• Date of last Gas supply inspection?

  Date

• Is the meter room accessible and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gas valves and pipeline free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler system

• Is there a sprinkler system in fitted at this site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it subject to annual inspection contract with an approved contractor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable substances

• Are flammable substances stored away from sources of ignition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are paints stored in flammable cupboards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gases stored away from sources of ignition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fuels stored away from sources of ignition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot Works

• Is hot works carried out in a safe way? (Refer to hot works policy SOP36

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Those carrying out hot works are trained and competent to do so in accordance with SOP36 ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes of anything else the fire warden observes.