G COMMS FIRE SAFETY WEEKLY INSPECTION REPORT

Exits / Aisles and Means of Egress

Verify all exit doors are clear and unobstructed, with the access aisles clear as wide as the door’s full open width and clear stairways in multi level facilities

Verify emergency exit doors have panic hardware with no locks, open easily and freely to their full open position

Verify exit signs are visible and direct path to exit. Verify exit signs are installed at the exit doors

Confirm that all external fire exists routes are not obstructed.

Confirm that all external lights are working

Confirm that all gas bottles are in a locked cage

Confirm that all internal fire escape routes are not obstructed.

Confirm that the door to the Boiler room is locked

Confirm that all fire doors can be opened, especially in the warehouse.

Fire Extinguishers

Verify fire extinguishers are visible, properly marked, and accessible (not blocked)

Confirm fire extinguishers have been serviced and tagged by a fire extinguisher service company within previous 12 months (or according to an annual maintenance plan)

Confirm the pin for each fire extinguisher is in place

Confirm the pressure is correct for the water extinguishers.

Confirm that the fire extinguisher sign is in place (glued to the wall) for each extinguisher.

Confirm that there is a Dry powder 6l extinguisher near to the external gas bottle cage.

Fire Protection System

Fire Alarm and Emergency lights

Confirm that a different break glass point (BGU) has been tested this week compared to last week.

Confirm that a different emergency light (green LED) has been tested this week compared to last week.

Confirm that the fire alarm test instruction are laminated and near to the fire alarm system in reception.

FLT Gas bottles

Verify the gas bottle cage is at least 5m away from the building

Confirm that the gas bottle cage is locked

Maintenance / Housekeeping

Confirm that the bins / skips in the yard are not full.

Confirm that the wooden pallets in the yard are stacked safely

Confirm that the rubbish bins in the warehouse are not overflowing

Confirm that there are no combustible materials next to wall heaters

Confirm that there are no boxes etc within 1.5m of an overhead light source i.e. a light bulb. Check cage area racking in the warehouse

Confirm that all fire doors are closed but not locked

Confirm the air con unit in the server room is working

Confirm that the fire assembly point in the car park is displayed

Confirm that there a is spill kit available in the yard for petrol / Diesel spills

Confirm that the fire wardens are wearing their RED hi-vis jackets.

Confirm that the fire information folder in reception has up to date documents inside it.

Gas bottle Storage

Verify containers are stored outside the building in a secured cage when not in use.

Records

Confirm each lockable notice board has a written evacuation plan and map posted inside

Confirm that the operatives on site are aware of the nearest break glass points in their area and assembly point from the building.