LBH Estate/Block H&S Inspection

• Site address:

• Area Housing Office:

• Audit conducted by:

• Conducted on:

  Date

• Location photo

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Fire Safety

• Is a copy of the most recent FRA available on SAFe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is LFB access to the block clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are escape routes clear of waste/combustibles/storage/trip hazards? (E.g. mobility scooters, bicycles, prams, plants, furniture, security gates etc.)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do the dry/wet riser inlet/outlets appear free from obvious damage/misuse?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are FB door override facilities in working order and free from damage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have any vents required for smoke control been blocked to prevent draughts?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do windows on stairway open without the use of a key (other than rim lock)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can all communal fire exit doors/gates on escape routes, be opened immediately without the use of a key?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do communal fire doors have any damage, holes or vents?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are door self-closers fitted to all communal doors and function correctly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where fitted, are smoke seals in good condition (not painted over or damaged)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are doors to risers cupboards, electrical cupboards, plant rooms, refuse stores and other ancillary rooms fire rated, in good condition and securely locked?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are riser cupboards free from accumulation of combustible materials?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are refuse chute hoppers in working order and close against seals effectively?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are lumber points sited away from the building (ideally at least 6m away)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Signage

• Are dry/wet riser inlets clearly marked and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor level indicators displayed in stairway and lift lobbies where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exit directional signs installed, logical, visible and undamaged?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are fire action notices displayed in the block and legible?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are fire action notices display correct information in line with block’s evacuation strategy?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are “Do not use lift in the event of fire” signs in place, where applicable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are “No Smoking” signs in place in communal areas?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are “Fire doors keep locked” signs in place on all service riser doors?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Plant and maintenance areas

• Is roof access hatch secure and free from obvious defects?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is hatch door in safe condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is gas strut available to support weight of hatch door?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Can 3 points of contact be maintained when operating hatch door lock?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is plant room door secure and free from obvious defects?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is ladder provided and in good condition with evidence of recent inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Communal areas

• Are communal windows equipped with restrictors (do not open <100mm)?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is all glazing in communal doors viewing panel unobscured?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any signs of water penetration or algae on walls or pathways?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are any suspect ACM materials identified during inspection in need of urgent remedial action?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Outdoor, gardens and play areas

• Is suitable and sufficient risk assessment for the play area available on SAFe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of play equipment inspection available on SAFe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is play equipment free from obvious defects?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are outdoor surfaces free from trip hazards?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are garden areas free from overgrown trees and bushes?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are any walls within the boundary of estate with signs of structural damage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Underground car parks

• Car park in use?

  Off

  On

• Only complete this question set if car park accessible and in use

• Is ventilation adequate?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is lighting installed and sufficient?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is sufficient signage installed correctly?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there any signs of trespassing, misuse of ASB?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Contractors

• Are contracotrs works in progress on the estate?

  Off

  On

• Only complete the questions if contractors on site

• Is a recent H&S site audit report available on SAFe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any obvious H&S hazards that require urgent attention?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

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