GSTT Community Primary Site - Fire Safety Short Audit

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Was the GSTT staff member(s) present during the Fire Safety Short Audit?

1.1 Is smoking permitted on the premises?

1.2 Is there a suitable management plan in place in regards to contactors activities, including hot works?

1.3 Does the premises have a valid 5 year fixed electrical wiring certificate?

1.4 Does electrical equipment have current PAT test?

1.5 Does GSTT use areas have open element type heaters?

1.6 Is arson a potential problem?

1.7 Has there been any history of a fire in the premises within the last three years?

1.8 Are excessive quantities of combustible materials used/stored in GSTT use areas?

1.9 Is there gas on the premises?

Does the premises have a valid gas safety certificate?

2.0 Overall score regarding Ignition Sources.

2.1 What is the overall condition of the building?

2.2 Is there evidence that Fire Stopping may be required in the GSTT use areas?

2.3 Are all Fire Doors in the GSTT use areas fit for purpose?

2.4 Are all Fire Doors in the GSTT use areas kept shut/locked/on hold backs as appropriate?

2.5 Is the storage of hazardous materials in the GSTT use areas acceptable?

2.6 Overall score regarding Adequate Measures in Place to Control the Spread of a Potential Fire.

3.1 Does the GSTT staff member(s) have a PEEP in place?

3.2 Does the GSTT staff member require a PEEP?

3.3 Is emergency exit signage suitably in place for GSTT use areas?

3.4 Is emergency lighting fitted within the premises?

3.5 Does the premises have an emergency evacuation plan?

3.6 Are all GSTT use emergency exit routes kept clear of obstruction?

3.7 Are all GSTT use emergency stairwells kept clear of obstruction?

3.8 Overall score regarding whether Persons Can Evacuate the Premises Safely in the Event of a Fire Emergency in the Premises.

4.1 How many emergency exit routes are available from GSTT use areas?

4.2 Are the travel distance(s) acceptable for GSTT staff from their main use area?

4.3 Is the final exit door(s) fit for purpose and clear of obstruction on both sides?

4.4 Are the emergency exit routes from GSTT use areas well maintained and adequately protected?

4.5 Overall score regarding Escape Routes and Final Exits.

5.1 Are there suitable Portable Fire Extinguishers available in and around the GSTT use areas?

5.2 Are there Fire Blankets suitably positioned in GSTT use kitchen areas?

Overall score regarding Equipment in the Premises for Extinguishing Small Fires .

6.1 Is the Fire Alarm System showing fully serviceable without fault and/or isolations?

6.2 Is there suitable fire detection within GSTT use areas?

6.3 Are Manual Call Points available with GSTT use areas?

6.4 Overall score regarding Fire Detection on the Premises.

7.2 Is a Fire Safety induction given to new GSTT staff on the premises by the building manager?

7.3 Are the GSTT staff member(s) fully aware of the emergency evacuation strategy for the premises?

7.4 Are there suitably trained and available Fire Wardens in the premises?

7.5 Are completed Fire Action Notices suitably placed in GSTT use areas?

7.6 Overall score regarding Instructions or Guidance on Procedures to Follow in an Emergency.

8.1 Is a valid FRA available for the premises?

8.2 Is a suitable schedule in place to check for building faults and maintenance issues?

8.3 Overall score regarding Management Procedures in Place to Mitigate the Effects of Fires in the Premises.