Information
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Scheme Name
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Location/Address
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Prepared by
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Date of inspection
Communal Areas
Communal Areas
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H&S checks are due in all self-contained units which share communal areas including shared stairways, landing, outside etc.
In shared accommodation, H&S checks are due to be carried out on all shared areas including kitchen, lounge, bathrooms, communal hallways, shared staircases, landings, outside spaces, etc.
The H&S checks should be scheduled each week in communal areas of self-contained accommodation. -
Fire alarm system activated from manual call point.
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Call point location or zone number.
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Communal pull cords activated?
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Pull cord location.
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Check means of escape: Do final exit doors open?
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Fire extinguishers in their correct locations.
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Fire blankets in their correct locations.
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All fire doors close fully when released from magnetic holders.
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All fire doors closed, unless held by magnetic holders.
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Corridors kept clear of all combustable items, (including scooters and bulky items).
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Additional notes:
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Image where appropriate
Legionella
Legionella
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All taps that are not used at least once every week needs to be subject to the following checks. This excludes voids, but special attention must be paid to Guest rooms.
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All communal sinks and bath taps to run through for 2 minutes.
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Kitchen taps to run through for 2 minutes.
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Shower heads to be removed and water run through hose for 2 minutes.
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External taps needs to be run through for 2 minutes.
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Additional notes:
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Image where appropriate
Visual Oservations
Visual Observation
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Check LED light is illuminated on each emergency lighting unit.
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General Housekeeping: No combustibles stored in escape routes.
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Ensure that there are no hazards that could lead to slips, trips, or falls.
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Is there a good level of hygiene: toilets and kitchen.
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Ensure hazardous cleaning materials are locked away.
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Check condition of the lift.
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Additional notes:
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Image where appropriate
Checklist
Checklist
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Fire alarm system activated from manual call point?
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Manual call point number and location.
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Observation
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Communal pull cords activated.
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Pull cord location.
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Observation
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Emergency lighting observation
Emergency Lighting (LED)
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Emergency light location
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Observation and Actions
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Image where appropriate
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Lifts checked and in good working condition
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Fixtures and fixtures in good working condition
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Means of escape checked
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Exit doors opens easily/freely
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Exit signs clearly visable
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Exit routes unobstructed
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Are fire doors closed
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Do doors close fully into frames
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Additional notes:
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Image where appropriate
Sign Off
Sign Off
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Inspection undertaken by:
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Job title:
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Date inspected:
