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  • Site conducted

  • Prepared by

  • Date & time conducted

  • Location (if not in system)

  • Business Name (if not in system)

  • Risk Level

  • Reason for assessment

  • Proprietor/manager on site at time of assessment

Checklist

Certification and Documentation

  • Name of premises and current Certificate displayed

  • Number of Rooms

  • Maximum number of Lodgers

  • Lodgers Register maintained and viewed

  • Records kept for emergency and exit lighting servicing

  • Records kept for fire alarm system (where applicable)

  • Pest control program in place and records kept

  • Cleaning roster maintained

  • Liquor Licence displayed

  • Emergency evacuation plan

Hallways

  • All rooms numbered

  • Passageways and exits unobstructed

  • Exit doors easily opened

  • Approved latches and locks

  • Exit paths clear and unobstructed, exit to open space

  • Exit signs provided on all designated exits

  • Exit signs clearly visible and illuminated

  • No escape signs where required

  • Room condition
  • Room number

  • Adequate ventilation provided

  • Storage provided for personal belongings

  • Bed/s provided with bed head, mattress and pillow

  • Mattress and pillow protectors fitted to all beds

  • Smoke detectors and fire fighting equipment (where applicable)

  • Door lock always openable from inside

Sanitary conveniences

  • Signage provided

  • Adequate lighting and ventilation provided

  • Hot and cold water provided

  • Clean, tidy and in good working order

  • Walls, floors and ceilings structurally sound

Kitchen

  • Adequate storage facilities

  • Hand wash basin supplied with soap and paper towels

  • Kitchen clean and tidy condition / good working order

Dining & Lounge Room

  • Adequately furnished to accommodate >50% of lodgers

  • Furniture clean and in good condition

Laundry

  • Hot and cold water provided

  • Laundry well maintained and kept clean and tidy

  • Washing machines and troughs adequate in number

  • Clothes drying facilities provided

Fire Safety

  • Fire fighting equipment serviced 6 monthly

General

  • Floors, walls and ceilings in good condition

  • Doors and windows operational

  • Adequate lighting provided in the premises

  • External yard in good condition

  • Storm water disposal adequate

Refuse disposal

  • Bin area kept clean, tidy and free from odours

General comments

  • Further comments (if applicable)

Further Action

  • Follow-up assessment fee for unsatisfactory work: Proprietor to be charged relevant fee for this assessment

  • Further Action

  • Next Assessment Date (assessment may not be on this day)

  • Authorised Officer Signature

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