Mater Health Services - QRTLY Fire Safety Audit

• Mater Health Services - QRTLY Fire Safety Audit

• Building
  Address

• Address (include hospital name, floor, ward etc.)

• Prepared by

• Conducted on

  Date

Previous Inspection

• 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed and are all outstanding actions completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 Evacuation (Staffing - Fire & Evacuation Instruction & Knowledge - Building Fire & Safety Regulations 2008, Part 4)

• 2.1 - Have general evacuation instructions been given to all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 - Are records for general evacuation instructions kept and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 - Has evacuation practise been conducted annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 - Can the warden/staff identify their role in an emergency situation, locate the wards vest, WIP, and be able to demonstrate evacuation routes to assembly point? Record full name of warden in comments (click on question to enter).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 - Can staff advise where the Emergency Procedures Manual is held? (Document management centre)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 Evacuation Routes (Building Fire & Safety Regulation 2008, Part 2)

• 3.1 - Are evacuation routes clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 - Are final exits clear of obstructions for 2 meters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Are the final exits of any adjoining properties clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 Equipment Signage / Diagrams (Building Safety Regulation 2008, Part 4)

• 4.1 - Are accommodation unit evacuation sign/s secured fastened and orientated for the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Do the evacuation signs/diagrams contain the required information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 - Are the evacuation signs/diagrams securely fastened, in the correct format and orientated for the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 - Do the evacuation sign/s contain the required information for the accommodation unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.0 Fire/Smoke Doors (AS1851.17)

• 5.1 - Are the fire/smoke damage uninstructed and undamaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 - Is door free of non-approved fittings and fixtures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 - Do door leaves and frames have correct information tag and signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 - Is door functioning correctly with no frictional forces including door closers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 - Is the door hardware the correct type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 - Does the door self close by pressing button on magnetic door holders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7 - Does gap between door frame and frame rebate exceed 5mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8 - Does the gap between door and threshold exceed 10mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.9 - Do a visual check of the door - are hinges flush, frames and seals intact, overall free of wear and tear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Exit Signs / Emergency Lighting / Power (AS2293.1)

• 6.1 - are the exit signs/emergency, clearly visible all directions, undamaged and fully functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 - Are exit signs in correct location installed on, above or adjacent to door providing direct egree to required exit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 - Can current maintenance records for exit signs/emergency lighting be produced upon request?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 - Are all power points being used in a safe manner? (e.g. No overloading)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.0 Fire Extinguishers (AS1851.1)

• 7.1 - Where fitted check that the pressure indicator is legible, registering with operable range and is operating quickly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 - Is outlet hose and nozzle securely attached, free from obstructions and hose shows no sign of cracking or any other signs of damage or deterioration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 - Are all fire extinguishers and their attachments free of corrosion, readily accessible, clean, conspicuous and in its assigned location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 - Are all maintenance record tag/labels clear, up to date and firmly attached to the extinguisher?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 - is anti-tamper device intact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.6 - Are all the operating instructions clear and legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.0 Fire Hose Reels (AS1851.9)

• 8.1 - Are all fire reels, components of fire reel and cabinet we'll maintained, free of corrosion, readily accessible, clear of extraneous materials, and correctly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 - Are all fire hose reels correctly maintained with no kinks, damage or collapse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 - Are all operating instructions clear and legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 - Where a location sign is required (AS2441) is it correctly located and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 - Can current maintenance records for fire hose reels be produced upon request?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 - Is all foam and other ancillary equipment in good repair, maintained and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and fully functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.0 Fire Indicator Panel & Emergency Warden Intercom System (AS1851.6 & AS1851.10)

• 9.1 - Are there any faults on the FIP and EWS panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 - Where location sign is required (AS1670) check that it is correctly located and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3 - Is the log book present and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 - Are operating instructions clear and legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5 - If a Class 2 accommodation building, are smoke alarms installed in the sole occupancy units?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.0 Other notes or issues identified

• 6.1 - Have you identified any other safety issues during inspection? Please details location and include picture if possible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A