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  • Building location

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Building Exterior

  • Is the guttering free from obstructions or damage?

  • Is the building exterior free from damage, graffiti or litter? No visible damage present visually?

  • Is the landscaping to a reasonable standard?

  • General site maintenance acceptable?

  • Parking area (if applicable)

  • Building accessibility (from parking area to the building)

  • Are the exits onto public streets free from visibility obstructions?

  • Are fire exit keep clear signs in place?

  • Is access to the building secure? No evidence of forced entry?

  • Are exterior lights in working order?

  • Are entrance stairs and handrails in good repair and fastened securely?

  • Is the external fire escape in good repair with clear access?

Building Interior

  • Are all stairs, landings and handrails in good repair and no damage to carpets or stair nosings?

  • Are all common areas and stairwells free from rubbish or other items?

  • No evidence of pests on site?

  • Is access to the attic safe and locked at all times? Other issues in attic?

Electrical Systems

  • Are all electrical panels secured?

  • No evidence of damage to sockets or light fittings?

Plant rooms/ Cupboards

  • Is access to the basement safe and locked at all times? Other issues in basement?

  • Are plant rooms rooms kept locked?

  • Are plant rooms rooms free from combustible storage?

  • Is there clear access to the plant rooms?

  • Is the signage on the outer door still in place?

  • No visible leaks in any of the pipework? Puddles on floor?

  • No evidence of mould in the building?

Fire and Safety Equipment

  • Is the main alarm panel in normal operating condition?

  • Are portable fire extinguishers in place at all fire exits and have not been moved?

  • Do all extinguishers have a current inspection tag?

  • Are all doors on the stairwells well maintained(signage/ smoke seals, door closers)?

  • Are all exits and travel paths identified with illuminated "EXIT" signs?

  • Are travel paths leading to exits free of obstructions?

  • Are exits unlocked and operational?

  • Are working emergency lights provided in the building? Are they operational?

  • Are evacuation diagrams posted throughout the building?

  • Miscellaneous

Completion

  • Additional Remarks and recommendations

  • Full name and signature

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