Monthly Fire Safety Audit

HOUSEKEEPING IN PLANT ROOMS-Check all plant rooms for accumulations and unauthorised storage. Any items found should be recorded and action taken.

EMERGENCY LIGHTING- monthly-quarterly-Bi-Annaul tests completed and faults recorded

FIRE DOORS/SHUTTERS AND FIRE STOPPING- Check to include all riser cupboards, any fire stopping issues to be reported and action taken.

WASTE STORAGE AREAS- Check all bins and external waste storage facilities, include smoking areas and public access. Record any problems and action taken.

KITCHENS AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS Check all suppression systems in all high risk areas, include control of deep fat fryers and oil

ROOF VOIDS – Check all used voids for unauthorised storage or insecure access. Record all defects and undertake action.

WET/DRY RISERS – Check all risers, ensure seals are in tact. Record any defects and action taken.

LAUNDRY AND OR LINEN STORAGE AREAS- Check housekeeping of facilities and lint removal from dryers. Ensure control of dirty linen.

TRAINING – All new starters and agency staff training up to date

DOCUMENTATION- all weekly/monthly forms and documented checks completed and up to date.

EMERGENCY EXITS- Are emergency exits clear from obstructions and operate properly.

GUEST WALKWAYS/CORRIDORS- Are walkways and corridors free from hazards and well lit? are exit signs clear and visible.

FIRE & SECURITY- Have weekly and monthly fire and security checks been completed and documented.

TRIP HAZARDS- Are there any trip hazards i.e. worn carpets, loose thresholds, trailing cables.

FIRE PANELS- Are the fire panels in normal operation or showing faults/ disablements

VESDA- Is the VESDA system working with no Faults.

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT- Firefighting equipment in place and untampered? are extinguishers fully charged and tagged.

SIGNAGE- Are appropriate signs in place and up to date with relavent information/directions/indications

FIRE EVAC BOX- Are all items available and ready in the EVAC box i.e. foil blankets, HiVIZ vests, loud speaker, whistles, torches,