Information

  • Type of Inspection

  • Address

  • Conducted on

  • Inspected by:

  • Type of Let

  • Is there anyone else due to be occupying the property that you would consider to be at special risk from fire?

External front

External Front

  • Take a picture of the front of the house

  • Any water marks on the walls that could mean there is a leak?

  • Take a picture of the problem

  • Condition of the front of the house in terms of Decoration

  • Take a picture

  • Condition of the front of the house in terms of Cleanliness

  • Take a picture of the problem

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem

Entrance Hall

Entrance Hall

  • Does the doorbell work?

  • Does the front door unlock, open, close and lock easily?

  • Does the Front Door have a Thumbturn?

  • A thumb turn must be fitted to the interior lock to enable quick escape in an emergency.

  • Does the front door open into an entrance hallway?

  • Does the light work?

  • Does the light have a lampshade?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade(s)

  • Is there a doormat?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide doormat

  • Condition of Hallway

  • Please take a photos of the walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors and flooring to show condition and cleanliness

  • Level of Cleanliness in the room

  • Any Extra Comments?

Meters/ Electrical circuits/ Boiler

Meters

  • Where is the Gas Meter located?

  • Take a photo of the reading

  • Where is the Electricity Meter located

  • Take a photo of the reading

Electrical Circuits

  • Where is the circuit board situated?

  • Enter location

Boiler

  • Where is the boiler situated?

  • Take a picture of the boiler

  • Is there a carbon monoxide detector nearby

Common Room

Common Room

  • Is there a Common Room or just a Kitchen?

  • Take a picture

  • Do furniture and furnishings comply with Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety Amendment) Regulations 1993?

  • Ask the landlord to provide proof that furniture meets the regulations, or look to replace the item

  • Does the light work?

  • Does the light have a lampshade?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Condition of Window Coverings

  • Take photos walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, flooring and furniture to show condition and cleanliness

  • Condition of Common Room

  • Condition of Furniture

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Any Extra Comments?

Dining area

  • Is there a Dining Area?

  • Take pictures of walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors and flooring to show condition and cleanliness

  • Does the light work?

  • Does the light have a lampshade?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Condition of Window Coverings

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Condition of Ceiling

  • Condition of Walls

  • Condition of Flooring

  • Condition of Furniture

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • If no dining area, would a table and enough stools fit in?

  • Take a picture of the dining area

  • Is the dining area in good condition?

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Is this a student charge or landlord's responsibility?

  • Please give details

  • Any Extra Comments?

Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Take pictures of walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors and flooring

  • Does the light work?

  • Is there a lampshade - if applicable?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Blinds or Nets?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide net curtains or blinds

  • Condition of Window Coverings

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Is this a student charge or landlord's responsibility?

  • Please give details

  • Condition of Ceiling

  • Condition of Walls

  • Condition of Woodwork (and door)

  • Floor covering in good condition?

  • Worktop in good condition? Poke behind sinks to check that area.

  • Kitchen Units in good condition?

Appliances

  • Cooker Hood

  • Extractor Fan in good working order?

  • Oven and Hob in good condition?

  • Is there a washer and a dryer in the property?

  • Washing Machine/Washer Dryer in good condition?

  • Type of Refridgeration

  • Microwave in good condition?

  • Kettle in good condition?

  • Is there a fire blanket fixed to wall in an appropriate position?

  • Supply and fit fire blanket in appropriate place

  • Level of Cleanliness of room

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write down the problem/s

Downstairs services

Downstairs Services

  • Is there a bathroom, toilet or utilty room downstairs?

  • Take pictures of walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, flooring and bathroom items to show condition and cleanliness

  • Does the light work?

  • Does the light have a shade?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Is there a lock on the door?

  • Arrange to have a lock fitted.

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Condition of Ceiling, Walls and Woodwork

  • Condition of Flooring

  • Does the bathroom have extraction?

  • Is the toilet in good condition?

  • Is there a radiator in the bathroom?

  • Please provide radiator if possible

  • Is there a wash hand basin in the bathroom?

  • Is there a shower?

  • Condition of shower (and bath if applicable)

  • Is there a towel rail?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide towel rail

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write down details of the problem/s

  • Take a picture

  • Does the light work?

  • Does the light have a shade?

  • Landlord: Please provide lampshade

  • Is there a lock on the door?

  • Arrange to have a lock fitted and charge the landlord.

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Please replace misted unit(s)

  • Condition of Walls, Ceiling and Woodwork

  • Take a picture to show condition

  • Condition of Flooring

  • Take a picture to show condition

  • Is the toilet in good condition?

  • Take a picture with the seat up

  • Is there a radiator in the toilet?

  • Please provide radiator

  • Is there a wash hand basin in the toilet?

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Take a picture to show condition

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write down details of the problem/s

  • Please specify

  • Take a picture

  • Does the light work?

  • Does the light have a shade?

  • Landlord: Please provide lampshade

  • Condition of Ceiling, Walls and Woodwork

  • Take a picture to show condition

  • Condition of Flooring

  • Take a picture to show condition

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Take a picture to show condition

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write down details of the problem/s

External rear

External Rear

  • Is there a doormat?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide doormat

  • Does the back door unlock, open, close and lock easily?<br>

  • Is the back door in good condition?

  • Does the back door have a thumb turn?

  • A thumb turn must be fitted to the interior lock to enable quick escape in an emergency.

  • Take photos of the back of the house and garden

  • Any water marks on the walls that could mean a leak?

  • Is the rear of the house in good condition, decor wise?

  • Is there any garden furniture?

  • Take a picture of the furniture

  • Is the furniture in good condition?

  • Level of cleanliness in the garden/yard?

  • Is there a bike rack or lockable storage for bikes?

  • Any safety hazards in the area?

  • What is the hazard?

  • Take a picture of the hazard

  • Is there a working external light?

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write details of the problem/s

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

  • Where is the bedroom?

  • Take pictures of the walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, flooring and all furniture and curtains to show condition and cleanliness

  • Does the light work?

  • Is there a lampshade on the light?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Are the window coverings in good condition?

  • Condition of Ceiling

  • Condition of Walls

  • Condition of Woodwork (including door)

  • Condition of Flooring

  • Bed

  • Is the bed in good condition?

  • Is the bedroom furniture in good condition?

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Is the room Ensuite?

  • Condition of Ensuite

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Is there a wash hand basin?

  • Condition of basin

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write details of the problem/s here.

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2

  • is there a second bedroom?

  • Where is the bedroom?

  • Take pictures of the walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, flooring and all furniture and curtains to show condition and cleanliness

  • Does the light work?

  • Is there a lampshade on the light?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Are the window coverings in good condition?

  • Condition of Ceiling

  • Condition of Walls

  • Condition of Woodwork (including door)

  • Condition of Flooring

  • What size bed is in the room?

  • Is the bed in good condition?

  • Is the bedroom furniture in good condition?

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Is the room Ensuite?

  • Condition of Ensuite

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Is there a wash hand basin?

  • Condition of basin

  • Take photo to show condition

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write details of the problem/s here.

Stairs & Landing

Stairs & Landing

  • Take pictures of the walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors and flooring to show condition and cleanliness

  • Has the under stairs cupboard been underdrawn correctly

  • Is the light working?

  • Is there a lampshade on the light?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade(s)

  • Any loose floorboards or stair treads?

  • Condition of Ceiling

  • Condition of Walls

  • Condition of Woodwork

  • Condition of Flooring

  • Are handrails secure and intact?

  • Are there any items blocking the escape route?

  • Level of cleanliness

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write some details of the problem/s here.

Bathroom

Bathroom

  • Is there a bathroom upstairs?

  • Take pictures of walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, flooring and bathroom items to show condition and cleanliness

  • Does the light work?

  • Does the light have a shade?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Is there a lock on the door?

  • Issue a job to have a lock fitted

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Condition of Ceiling, Walls and Woodwork

  • Condition of Flooring

  • Does the bathroom have extraction?

  • Is the toilet in good condition?

  • Is there a radiator in the bathroom?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide a radiator

  • Is there a wash hand basin in the bathroom?

  • Is there a shower?

  • Condition of shower (and bath if applicable)

  • Is there a towel rail?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide towel rail

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write down details of the problem/s

Seperate Toilet

Extra Bathroom/Separate Toilet

  • Is there an additional bathroom/separate toilet?

  • Take pictures of walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, flooring and bathroom items to show condition and cleanliness

  • Does the light work?

  • Does the light have a shade?

  • Is there a lock on the door?

  • Issue a job to have a lock fitted

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Landlord: Please arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Condition of Walls, Ceiling and Woodwork

  • Condition of Flooring

  • Is the toilet in good condition?

  • Is there a radiator in the toilet?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide a radiator

  • Is there a wash hand basin in the toilet?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to plan to have a radiator fitted as part of the future planning of the property

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write down details of the problem/s

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

  • is there a third bedroom?

  • Where is the bedroom?

  • Take pictures of the walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, flooring and all furniture and curtains to show condition and cleanliness

  • Does the light work?

  • Is there a lampshade on the light?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Are the window coverings in good condition?

  • Condition of Ceiling

  • Condition of Walls

  • Condition of Woodwork (including door)

  • Condition of Flooring

  • What size bed is in the room?

  • Is the bedroom furniture in good condition?

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Is the room Ensuite?

  • Condition of Ensuite

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Is there a wash hand basin?

  • Condition of basin

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write details of the problem/s here.

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4

  • is there a fourth bedroom?

  • Where is the bedroom?

  • Take pictures of the walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, flooring and all furniture and curtains to show condition and cleanliness

  • Does the light work?

  • Is there a lampshade on the light?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Are the window coverings in good condition?

  • Condition of Ceiling

  • Condition of Walls

  • Condition of Woodwork (including door)

  • Condition of Flooring

  • What size bed is in the room?

  • Is the bedroom furniture in good condition?

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Is the room Ensuite?

  • Condition of Ensuite

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Is there a wash hand basin?

  • Condition of basin

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write details of the problem/s here.

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5

  • is there a fifth bedroom?

  • Where is the bedroom?

  • Take pictures of the walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, flooring and all furniture and curtains to show condition and cleanliness

  • Does the light work?

  • Is there a lampshade on the light?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Are the window coverings in good condition?

  • Condition of Ceiling

  • Condition of Walls

  • Condition of Woodwork (including door)

  • Condition of Flooring

  • What size bed is in the room?

  • Is the bedroom furniture in good condition?

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Is the room Ensuite?

  • Condition of Ensuite

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Is there a wash hand basin?

  • Condition of basin

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write details of the problem/s here.

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6

  • is there a sixth bedroom?

  • Where is the bedroom?

  • Take pictures of the walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, flooring and all furniture and curtains to show condition and cleanliness

  • Does the light work?

  • Is there a lampshade on the light?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Are the window coverings in good condition?

  • Condition of Ceiling

  • Condition of Walls

  • Condition of Woodwork (including door)

  • Condition of Flooring

  • What size bed is in the room?

  • Is the bedroom furniture in good condition?

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Is the room Ensuite?

  • Condition of Ensuite

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Is there a wash hand basin?

  • Condition of basin

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write details of the problem/s here.

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 7

  • is there a seventh bedroom?

  • Where is the bedroom?

  • Take pictures of the walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, flooring and all furniture and curtains to show condition and cleanliness

  • Does the light work?

  • Is there a lampshade on the light?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Are the window coverings in good condition?

  • Condition of Ceiling

  • Condition of Walls

  • Condition of Woodwork (including door)

  • Condition of Flooring

  • What size bed is in the room?

  • Is the bedroom furniture in good condition?

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Is the room Ensuite?

  • Condition of Ensuite

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Is there a wash hand basin?

  • Condition of basin

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write details of the problem/s here.

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 8

  • is there an eighth bedroom?

  • Where is the bedroom?

  • Take pictures of the walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, flooring and all furniture and curtains to show condition and cleanliness

  • Does the light work?

  • Is there a lampshade on the light?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to provide lampshade

  • Check the windows. Any of the panes 'misted'?

  • Recommendation for Landlord to arrange to replace misted unit(s) in the future planning of the property

  • Are the window coverings in good condition?

  • Condition of Ceiling

  • Condition of Walls

  • Condition of Woodwork (including door)

  • Condition of Flooring

  • What size bed is in the room?

  • Is the bedroom furniture in good condition?

  • Level of Cleanliness

  • Is the room Ensuite?

  • Condition of Ensuite

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Is there a wash hand basin?

  • Condition of basin

  • Take photos to show condition

  • Any Extra Comments?

  • Take a picture of the problem/s

  • Write details of the problem/s here.

Fire Detection

Fire detection

  • Is there a Fire Alarm Panel at the property?

  • Take a photo of the panel

  • Where are the smoke detectors situated?

  • Do these bedrooms have Fire Doors?

  • Does the fire detection work?

  • Arrange for a contractor to attend to the issue and charge landlord (Must be mains wired and interlinked)

  • Is there a 30 minute fire door with a fire door closer protecting the escape route?

  • Where are the fire doors?

  • Are smoke detectors provided in the bedrooms that have fire doors?

  • Arrange for contractor to provide smoke alarms for the bedrooms that have fire doors.

  • Does the fire door(s) have an overhead self-closer and intumescent strips and close to under own pressure?

  • Please give details

  • Take photos of the issues

  • Where should the fire door(s) need to be? Issue a job to have the fire door supplied and fitted and charge the landlord.

Safety

  • Do any of the doors have glass panels that are not safety glass?

  • External doors containing glass which is not safety glass should be renewed. All external doors and frames should be secure and made of either uPVC metal frame construction or a solid wood construction. Wood doors should be of a minimum of 45mm thickness. uPVC doors should possess multi point lock and hook system.
    Please arrange for any internal glass panelled communal doors to have safety film fitted on both sides to prevent injury in an accident. Bedroom doors with glass panels must be fitted with fully opaque safety film for privacy, or preferably, replace for solid doors. Landlord to be charged for this.

  • Are there any open fireplaces in the property?

  • All open fireplaces should be boarded over/ flue blocked (to prevent the temptation of lighting a fire inside) and decorated to match the room where appropriate. Arrange for this to be done at a cost to the landlord.

  • Are there any types of fire in the property (e.g. gas fire in common room)

  • Property owner to arrange for the fire to be disconnected and removed, with the flue boarded over and decorated to match the room.

Additional Items needed

Additional Items

  • What is the level of cleanliness for the whole house?

Keys

KEYS

  • Do all bedroom doors have locks?

  • Do the locks have to be turned to lock the door?

Sign Off

Sign Off

  • Any issues that need to be addressed immediately?

  • Please give details

  • Signature

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