Information

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

Building Details

  • Building Classification (if multiple, select the relevant classifications)

  • Roughly when was the building built/Last Major Renovation/DA?

  • Building use?

  • Are there any alternate solutions implemented on the site?

  • Photographic evidence:

Previous Audit

  • Has the site had a previous audit?

  • Has the previous audit been reviewed?

  • Are there any outstanding actions from the previous report or any defects outstanding?

Fire Safety Schedule

  • Is there a Fire Safety Schedule for the building?

  • Has the schedule been sighted and/or kept for records?

  • If so, please provide supporting photos:

  • Further information:

Fire Extinguishers

  • Are all extinguishers and signage installed in compliance with Australian Standard 2444-2001?

  • Is there an extinguisher within 2 m to 20 m of a significant switchboard?

  • When was the last service undertaken?

  • Is the service within maintenance requirements of AS 1851?

  • Are all extinguishers clear of obstructions?

  • If NO to the above question, did you advise staff on site to remove obstructions and was it completed whilst you were on site?

  • If not all extinguishers comply, please list the non compliant instances here:

  • Photo examples showing an example of COMPLIANCE:

  • Photo examples showing NON COMPLIANCE:

Fire Blankets (Not on Schedule but There is a Restaurant - Double Check).

  • Are all fire blankets and signage installed in compliance with Australian Standard 2444-2001?

  • When was the last service undertaken?

  • Is the service within maintenance requirements of AS 1851?

  • Are all fire blankets clear of obstructions?

  • If NO to the above question, did you advise staff on site to remove obstructions and was it completed whilst you were on site?

  • If not all fire blankets comply, please list the non compliant instances here:

  • Photo examples showing COMPLIANT fire blanket instances:

  • Photo examples showing NON COMPLIANT fire blanket instances:

Fire Hose Reels

  • Do the install hose reels satisfy the required Level of coverage in the building? (within 4m reach of any point of the building).

  • Is the hose reel mounted and installed as per Figure 11.1 in As 2441?

  • Are the external mounted hose reels installed in cabinets as per As 2441 clause 10.1

  • Are all fire hose reels and signage installed in compliance with Australian Standard 2441-2005?

  • When was the last service undertaken?

  • Is the service within maintenance requirements of AS 1851?

  • Are all fire hose reels clear of obstructions?

  • If NO to the above question, did you advise staff on site to remove obstructions and was it completed whilst you were on site?

  • If not all fire hose reels comply, please list the non compliant instances here:

  • Photo examples showing COMPLIANT fire hose reel instances:

  • Photo examples showing NON COMPLIANT fire hose reel instances:

Exit Signs and Emergency Lighting

  • Is there signage that reads “STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLES AND FURNITURE NOT PERMITTED IN THIS CORRIDOR” within the corridor directly surrounding the linen room?

  • Have the Extra EM/Exit lights been installed as per the Fire and Recuse Performance solution?

  • Are all signs permanently and securely mounted and of appropriate construction to be suitable for the environment in which they are located. Laminated signs are not acceptable. Is the lettering capitals, no less than 30mm in height and in a colour contrasting with the background?

  • Is there emergency exit signage installed directing occupants to the alternate exits within Level 1 through the Linen corridor.

  • Does the exit signage system comply with the requirements of AS 2293.1?

  • Can you deem the system to satisfy the BCA Clause E4.2? (horizontal illuminance is not less than 0.2 Lux at floor level in the path of travel to exit and 1 lux at each floor level of each staircase tread)

  • Does the site have a approved EM/Exit lighting plan?

  • Can you deem the install to satisfy the minimum level of performance for the AS 2293.1 and the BCA E4.2 requirements?

  • If listed as a 2293.1-2005 system, has a test switch been installed on site?

  • Has testing been carried out in accordance with AS 2293.2 (90 min light discharge test)?

  • Are the records onsite and readily available?

  • Is the path of egress clearly defined by the exit signage?

  • Measure compliant?

  • Photographic examples of COMPLIANCE:

  • Photo examples of NON-COMPLIANCE:

Smoke Alarm System

  • Is the smoke alarm system compliant with AS 3786?

  • Are the alarms hard wired?

  • Are the alarms interconnecting (if required)?

  • Have the alarms been tested?

  • When was the test completed?

  • Are the testing records available onsite?

  • Measure compliant?

  • Photographic examples of COMPLIANCE:

  • Photographic examples of NON-COMPLIANCE:

Fire Detection System

  • Is the system compliant with AS 1670 2018?

  • Is There AS 1670 Detection in the Linen Room?

  • Does detector spacing fall within 5.2m from walls or 10.4m apart?

  • Detectors no closer than 300mm from any obstructions?

  • Is there a manual call point at the FIP?

  • Is there a Zone Block plan up to date at the FIP?

  • As per the Fire and Rescue performance solution report VFC-21003, Is there a copy of the Fire Safety Compliance Schedule and Performance Solution Notice are to be placed at the FIP.

  • Is there evidence of monthly panel tests being performed previously?

  • Has an annual detector test been conducted?

  • If so, when was it conducted?

  • Did the system pass the annual detector test?

  • Are the testing records available onsite?

  • Measure compliant?

  • Baseline data available onsite?

  • Bell or strobe is present and red and indicates the master emergency control point (MECP)?

  • Does FIP have any alarms, faults or isolates present?

  • Photographic examples of COMPLIANCE:

  • Photographic examples of NON-COMPLIANCE:

  • As a Class 3 building - Does this building have a ASE installed? (May not be needed in 2 story building)

Egress

  • Are all exits clear of obstructions?

  • Are all fire doors compliant with AS1905.1?

  • No gap exists of more than 10mm between a fire door and its frame?

  • All fire doors and frames are tagged?

  • If magnetic door holders are present, does a FIRE TRIP initiate a closure?

  • Are there any locks or other holding devices obstructing exit doors (compliance with BCA D2.21)?

  • Is there any reason why the site would not need to satisfy BCA D2.21 (child care centre for example)?

  • Is there a new Solid Core 35mm Door on the linen Room?

  • Photographic examples of COMPLIANCE:

  • Photographic examples of NON-COMPLIANCE:

Fire Seals

  • Asset register present?

  • Service information available?

  • Service info:

  • Results of last service?

  • Dates last serviced?

Construction & Fire Rating.

  • Is there any proof that the whole ceiling of the bottom floor is Fire rated to 30/30/30?

  • Is there proof/evidence that the existing walkway at the rear on the upper floor to the external escape has been repaired or renovated?

  • Does there seem to be any Exhaust Fans installed through possible Penetrations?

  • Does there seem to be Fire rated walls between the different 4 Tenancies onsite?

  • Is there building plans which show the Fire compartments?

  • Is there EVAC plans in the bedrooms and around the building in correct locations?

Report Conclusion

  • Conclusion:

  • Auditors signature:

  • Things to Action/Question After Onsite Report.

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