Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Name of Hotel

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • How many floors does the hotel have

  • How many rooms does the hotel have

  • How many public staircases does the hotel have

  • How many assigned emergency staircases does the hotel have

  • Total number of staircases that can be used in an emergency evacuation

  • How many public exits does the hotel have

  • How many assigned emergency exits are there

  • Total number of exits that can be used in an emergency evacuation

  • Does the hotel have a public health permit to operate

  • Does the hotel have a public health certificate

  • Does the hotel have a public health certificate for the swimming pool

  • Is there a fence surrounding the property

  • Does the hotel have security controlled access onto the property

  • Does the hotel have a maintenance program/ maintenance department in place to maintain standards of the hotel

  • Does the hotel have public liability

  • Expiry date of the public liability

DOCUMENTED SAFETY PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS

  • Does the hotel have a health and safety file

  • Does the hotel have trained fire marshals

  • Does the hotel have trained first aiders

  • Does the hotel have trained health and safety representatives

  • Are provisions made for evacuations relating to to guests with special needs (eg: elderly, disabled guests)

  • Are front of house staff adequately trained in guest-response protocols to relate to potential liability scenarios ie: loss of property, personal injury etc

EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS

  • Is there a written emergency disaster/evacuation plan

  • Is the emergency disaster/evacuation plan compliant and up to date (Reviewed once a year)

  • Has the emergency disaster/evacuation plan been submit to the fire department for approval

  • Are evacuation drills conducted annually or as per required municipal by-laws

  • Are external emergency services advised of the evacuation drills

  • Are external emergency services invited to the evacuation drills

  • When was the last evacuation drill

  • Is a report submitted to senior management on results of the drill

  • Have disabled guest records been identified in some format to aid in an evacuation

  • Have telephone operators been trained in telephone emergency procedures

  • Does the plan include placing displaced guests with other hotels or establishments to provide assistance if required

  • Is there a written procedure outlining manual check in/check out system in the event that the computer systems are compromised or shut down

  • Is there a premises-wide PA system to adequately allow for broad-based evacuation or notification to hotel occupants

  • Does the hotel have 24 hour monitoring/control room for any emergency situations

  • Does the hotel 24 hour monitoring/control room have procedures to call in the fire department, medical, police in an emergency situation

  • How far is the nearest hospital from the hotel

  • How far is the nearest police station from the hotel

  • How far is the nearest fire department from the hotel

  • Does the hotel have a legionella program in place

STAFF

  • All staff have and wearing uniforms

  • All staff have and wearing name tags

  • All staff are well presented

PARKING

  • Is parking provided next to the building

  • Is there designated disabled parking

  • Is signage attached to the disabled parking to identify it as a disabled parking

  • Is there adequate night light to illuminate the parking

  • Is the parking area kept clean from rubbish and debris

  • Is there security assigned to the parking area

  • Are pathways provided adequately for movement including disabled persons

  • Are pathways in good state of repair

ENTRANCE

  • Is there liability signage located at the front entrance

  • Entrance doors in good state of repair

  • Is there automated doors for allowing disabled guests ease of access

  • Is there security at the front reception area

  • Floors are clean and free of trip hazards

  • Step free access for wheelchair access

  • Ramped access areas for wheelchair access to various amenities on the ground floor

  • Counters and other furniture cleaned on a regular/scheduled basis

  • Is there adequate lighting

EMERGENCY STAIRWAYS

  • Are emergency doors leading to any staircase clear of obstruction

  • Are emergency staircase doors self-closing

  • Are all emergency staircases clear of obstructions

  • Do emergency doors open out with the path of travel

  • Is there adequate signage to identify the emergency staircase

  • Are handrails fitted to the staircase

  • Is the emergency staircase well lit

  • Is there signage posted in the stairways indicating path of travel

  • Is there emergency lighting within the stairways

  • Do stairways lead out to open air areas away from the building

  • Are there any dead end corridors of more than 10 metres within the hotel

EMERGENCY SYSTEMS

  • Does the hotel have a fire alarm system

  • Is the fire alarm system automatic

  • Is the fire alarm system set up to be monitored by staff

  • Is the fire panel serviced

  • Does the hotel have a evacuation system

  • Does the hotel have an addressable PA system

  • Does the hotel have a fire sprinkler system

  • Is the sprinkler system a full or partial system

  • A partial system is whereby the immediate area sprinkler system is activated. A full system is whereby the entire system activates

  • Is the sprinkler system inspected on a regular/scheduled basis

  • Is a register/records kept for the inspections/services/maintenance of the sprinkler system

  • Does the hotel have mobile fire extinguishers/ fire hoses assigned to relevant areas

  • Are mobile fire extinguishers/ fire hoses checked on a monthly basis by the fire marshals or external service provider

  • Are mobile fire extinguishers/ fire hoses/ hydrants inspected/serviced on an annual basis from a registered external service provider

  • Are mobile fire extinguishers/ fire hoses sealed for use

  • Is a register kept of the services and checks for the fire extinguishers/ fire hoses

  • Are smoke detectors located in:

  • Are smoke detectors checked and serviced on a six month basis

  • Are smoke detectors linked to the fire panel

  • Does the smoke detectors have a back up system in an event of power failure

  • Is a register kept of the services and checks of the smoke detectors

  • Is there emergency lighting located in the hotel in an emergency

  • Are there manual break boxes located in the hotel in case of a fire

  • Are emergency doors able to open (If locked for security reasons, are guests able to open the door using a key, breaking the green break box or by other means)

  • Do final exit doors have signage stating 'Keep Clear, Emergency Exit" on the outside

  • Does the final exit door lead into an outdoor open area

  • Is there a designated assembly point

  • Is the assembly point/ directional signage identifiable as you exit the final door

  • Is the assembly point/ directional signage identifiable as you exit the final door in a night evacuation

  • Are there emergency phones located within the hotel for guests to use

  • Are emergency phones in good state of repair

  • Are emergency phones checked on a regular/scheduled basis

  • Inter-leading fire doors self-close in the event of a fire activation

  • Are fire box break glass units found throughout the hotel to enable a person to activate in case of a fire

  • Are green break boxes units found next to critical exit doors

  • Is the hotel monitored 24 hours a day via a central control/command room

  • Is the emergency signage adequate in identifying all relevant emergency systems

LIFTS

  • How many lifts does the hotel have for public use

  • How many service lifts does the hotel have

  • Does the lift have supervisory signage concerning children

  • Does the lift have signage stating that is not to be used in the event of fire

  • Does the lift have a load rating visible

  • Does the lift have an emergency number located in the lift to contact the front desk

  • Does the lift have an emergency two way camera for emergency communication

  • Button lighting working

  • Lift is on a maintenance schedule

  • Does the lift automatically return to the ground floor in the event of an emergency

HOTEL PASSAGES

  • Passages clear of hazardous obstructions

  • Flooring/carpeting in good state of repair

  • Emergency exit signs visible

  • No articles are stored within any assigned emergency cabinets/areas

  • Lighting is adequate for public use

  • All distribution boards locked and secure

  • All distribution boards wiring secure

  • Distribution board cabinets clear of any stored articles

  • Housekeeping storerooms clean and free from any relevant hazards

  • Maintenance storerooms clean and free from any relevant hazards

  • Hotel storerooms clean and free from any relevant hazards

ROOMS GENERAL

  • Are rooms air conditioned

  • Guests able to independently control their own air conditioning

  • Does the system shutdown automatically in the event of a fire

  • Does the hotel have assigned smoking rooms

  • How many rooms are assigned smoking rooms

  • Does the hotel have assigned disabled rooms

  • How many disabled rooms does the hotel have

DISABLED ROOMS

  • Is there a procedure in place to allow a guest to phone in ahead of time in discussing the need to reserve the room

  • Where are the disabled rooms located

  • Room number to be inspected

  • Does the hotel allow guide dogs for the visually impaired

  • Does the hotel provide amenities for guide dogs ie: water bowls for the dogs

  • Is the entrance door/ internal doors wide enough to allow ease of access (min 750 mm)

  • Is the floor tiled or carpeted

  • Is the door slow to allow entry and to self close

  • Are door handles conducive to allow ease of handling such as lever type handles

  • Does the door have low level peep hole

  • Are internal spaces sufficient to allow ease of access

  • Is there communication facilities to allow ease of use for the guest to contact the front desk

  • Are light, air con switches and electrical outlets at acceptable height for ease of reach

  • Is the height of the bed adequate to transition to and from the guests wheelchair

  • Is the size of the bed adequate for sleeping

  • People with limited mobility tend to have spasms and require different movements when wanting to turn over

  • Is the desk of acceptable height to adequately fit the wheelchair

  • Is furniture easily movable for a person in a wheelchair

  • is the bed accessible from both sides of the bed

  • Are amenities such as cups, ironing board within acceptable reach for the guest

  • Is there an adjustable cupboard rail or hangar bar/ low hanging coat hanger

  • Can the guest easily close the curtains/ is there a curtain handle

  • Can the guest easily access the bathroom

  • Does the bathroom have acceptable space to be able to move around without difficulty

  • Is there a wheeled shower

  • Does the shower have sufficient and adequate hand bars

  • Does the hand bars have adequate grip to avoid slipping when in the shower

  • Is there a shower seat and is it easily transferable for the guest

  • Does the seating allow vertical comfort ie: no bars in the way of a guests back

  • Are wash amenities close enough to access while in the shower

  • If there is a bath, does the bath have sufficient hand bars

  • Ease of access to use the basin

  • Is the counter of the basin at an acceptable height

  • Is piping under the basin hidden away to avoid hot pipe burning

  • Are cupboards/ drawers accessible in the bathroom

  • Are towel rails at an acceptable height

  • Is the mirror at an acceptable height

  • Is there a full length mirror for the guest

  • Taps have lever styled handles

  • Does the toilet have hand bars to allow transfer from the guests wheelchair

  • Does the toilet have a lever styled flush handle or other acceptable flushing mechanism

  • Are the amenities in the bathroom distinguishable for the visually impaired ie: rubber bands on the amenities

  • Does the bathroom have braille or other means to identify different taps

  • Is there a light or other forms of communication for the hearing impaired in an emergency evacuation

  • Is there a light or other form of communication for the hearing impaired to allow the guest to know that someone is at the door

  • Is the door in good state of repair

  • Door mechanism working correctly and locks securely

  • Emergency evacuation map placed behind the door

  • General maintenance is done

  • Housekeeping is done and maintained

  • Air Conditioning is working correctly

  • Air Conditioning vents clean

  • All doors and windows open and close properly

  • All doors and window locking mechanisms working correctly

  • Does the window have a child locking mechanism (floor dependent)

  • All electrical wall plugs and cables in good state of repair

  • All ceiling lights and lamps working

  • Curtains free from dust

  • Carpets free from trip hazards

  • Side skirting free from dust

  • Bath in working order

  • Bath in good state of repair

  • Basin in working order

  • Basin in good state of repair

  • Shower in working order

  • Shower in good state of repair

  • Toilet in working order

  • Toilet in good state of repair

  • Bathroom tiles in good state of repair

  • Is there mould build up in the bathroom

  • Any visible leaks, flaking of the walls or ceiling

  • Corner tiles free from grime and dirt

  • Telephone line to reception working

  • Numbers attached to telephone denoting service

  • All waste removed from the room

  • Smoke detector in good state of repair

  • Sprinkler unit in good state of repair

  • Does the room have a balcony

  • Does the balcony door locking mechanism working properly

  • Does the balcony railing have sufficient preventative measures to prevent falling

  • Does the balcony allow wheeled access onto the balcony

  • ROOM 1
  • Room number being inspected

  • Door in good state of repair

  • Is the door self-closing

  • Door mechanism working correctly and locks securely

  • Does the door have a chain latch or double locking system

  • Does the door have a peep hole

  • Emergency evacuation map placed behind the door

  • General maintenance is done

  • Housekeeping is done and maintained

  • Air Conditioning is working correctly

  • Air Conditioning vents clean

  • All doors and windows open and close properly

  • All doors and window locking mechanisms working correctly

  • Does the window have a child locking mechanism (floor dependent)

  • All electrical wall plugs and cables in good state of repair

  • All ceiling lights and side lamps working

  • Curtains free from dust

  • Carpets free from trip hazards

  • Side skirting free from dust

  • Bath in working order

  • Bath in good state of repair

  • Basin in working order

  • Basin in good state of repair

  • Shower in working order

  • Shower in good state of repair

  • Toilet in working order

  • Toilet in good state of repair

  • Bathroom tiles in good state of repair

  • Is there mould build up in the bathroom

  • Any visible leaks, flaking of the walls or ceilings

  • Corner tiles free from grime and dirt

  • Telephone line to reception working

  • Numbers attached to telephone denoting service

  • All waste removed from the room

  • Smoke detector in good state of repair

  • Sprinkler unit in good state of repair

  • Does the room have a balcony

  • Does the balcony door locking mechanism work properly

  • Does the balcony railing have sufficient preventative measures to prevent falling

GYM FACILITIES

  • Are there rules posted for use of gym equipment

  • Is their liability signed posted on entry to the gym

  • Is a minimum age restriction posted

  • Are there operating hours of the gym posted

  • Is equipment checked regularly/scheduled basis

  • Is water or refreshment facilities provided for the guests

LAUNDRY FACILITIES

  • Are strict soiled clothing and linen procedures in place and followed by laundry personnel

  • Is PPE provided and worn when handling soiled linen

  • Is dirty linen separated from clean linen at all times

  • Soiled linen kept covered in plastic bags or containers at all times with its handling

  • Soiled linen cleaned separately from dirty linen at high temperatures

  • All linen folding surfaces cleaned daily with a cleaning solution

  • All machinery appliances under maintenance schedule

POOL AREA

  • Is the pool area enclosed to restrict unauthorised access

  • Is pool access controlled

  • Are the swimming rules posted at entry

  • Is there time access periods for the use of the pool

  • Is liability signage posted at entry

  • Are there depth indicators located around the pool indicating the depth of the water

  • Is there a lifeguard on duty

  • If a lifeguard not duty, please provide details as to why

  • Is the water tested on a regular/scheduled basis

  • Are records kept of test results

  • Are all pool drains covered

  • Is the pool pump under maintenance schedule

  • Is there a procedure in place for dealing in removal of faecal and vomitus incidents in the swimming pool

  • All pool chemicals appropriately and safely stored

  • All electrical appliances in good state of repair

  • All furniture in good state of repair

  • All walk areas around the pool, including tiles, free from any hazard

  • All food and drink services to poolside area done so in break proof (non-glass) receptacles

  • Is there a kiddies pool

  • Kiddies pool is separated from the main pool

  • Is there life saving equipment ie: float ring etc, assigned to the pool area

GARDENS

  • Are tree branches checked and routinely trimmed

  • Are all pesticides, fertilizers used stored in a responsible manner

  • Are all pathways adequately lit

  • All lighting in adequate state of repair

  • Are pathways of slip-proof contruction

  • All garden furniture checked on a regular/scheduled basis

  • All grass areas maintained

  • Any no go areas adequately display signage

RESTAURANT, BARS AND KITCHEN AREAS

  • Does the kitchen have a Certificate of Acceptability

  • Is there a food safety program in place

  • Does the food safety program record results of findings

  • Does the kitchen get inspected by an external auditing company to monitor hygiene and food safety standards

  • What is the name of the company

  • When was the last audit conducted

  • What was the percentage results

  • Are all kitchen staff trained in food hygiene practices

  • Are all staff wearing appropriate PPE

  • Staff know emergency procedures

  • Is there a fire suppression system in place

  • Are the nozzles of the fire suppression system pointing in the correct direction

  • Do staff know how to manually activate the system if need be

  • Is the fire suppression control panel in the cocked/ ready position

  • Is there a gas detection system in place

  • Is the gas detection system functioning correctly

  • Is there an emergency gas switch off/ isolation valve

  • Do all staff know where the isolation valve is located

  • Do the staff know the shutdown procedures in the event of an emergency

  • Are there fire blankets positioned near the hot areas

  • Are there fire extinguishers positioned in the kitchen with at least one Co2 extinguisher

  • Are the fire extinguishers free of obstruction

  • Are the emergency exits clear of any obstruction

  • Is there visible emergency exit signage throughout the restaurant

  • Is there a maintenance program in place for any maintenance related issues

  • All glass panels have visible strips at eye level

  • All restaurant furniture in good state of repair

  • Is the restaurant floor area free from trip hazards

  • Condiments and eating utensils visibly clean

  • All food serving areas clean

  • Lighting fixtures adequate and in good state of repair

  • Pest control measures in place

OFFICES

  • Office doors in good state of repair

  • Door access control working correctly

  • Office walls, ceilings and floor in good state of repair

  • All furniture in good state of repair

  • No loose wiring that may pose as an electrical hazard

  • Floor clear of any trip hazards

  • Lighting in good state of repair

  • Electrical wall plugs in good state of repair

  • Any electrical wall plugs overloaded

  • Emergency signage visible

  • Emergency equipment free from obstruction

SHUTTLE SERVICE AND VEHICLES

  • Is there a daily vehicle checklist done for each vehicle in operation

  • On the day of inspection, has a checklist been done

  • Are vehicles been serviced

  • When was the last service

  • When is the next service due

  • Does the vehicle have a current licence disc

  • Does the driver have a PDP

  • Does the vehicle have a fire extinguisher in date

  • Are all seats in good state of repair

  • Is vehicle in an acceptable state of operation

  • Is there a daily checklist done for each trailer in operation

  • Does the trailer have a current licence disc

  • Is the trailer in an acceptable state of operation

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