Information

Inspection detail

  • Client:

  • House Name / Location of Inspection

  • Conducted on

  • Inspection completed by

  • Confirmation of Location (GPS)

Signature

Section 1 - Property inspection

Internal common areas (Housekeeping, building fabric, signage, heating / cooling, security)

  • Tick to add inspection record

  • Entrance / Reception<br>

  • Ground floor

  • 1st floor

  • 2nd floor

  • 3rd floor

  • 4th floor

  • 5th Floor

  • 6th Floor

  • 7th Floor

  • 8th Floor

  • 9th Floor

  • 10th Floor

  • 11th Floor

  • 12th Floor

  • 13th Floor

  • 14th Floor

  • 15th Floor

  • 16th Floor

  • Additional floors
  • Floor

  • Condition

  • Risers secure and free of waste material

  • Welfare facilities (common areas)

  • Lifts

  • Staircases

  • Escape routes (including final exits)

  • Basement corridors

  • Plant areas

  • Bin / waste storage areas (internal - including compactors)

  • Another Location
  • Area / location

  • Condition

Unoccupied commercial / retail areas

  • Tick to add area inspected

  • Floor / location

  • Condition

  • Another location
  • Area / location

  • Condition

Roof

  • Tick to add detail of roof inspection

  • Access secure with with warning / information signage in place

  • Strict operation of fall arrest system evident

  • 'Safe' walkways clearly demarcated

  • Edge protection in visibly good condition

  • Fragile surfaces clearly marked

  • Adequate lighting and wayfinding

  • Adequate emergency warning information ( signage, sounded, beacons etc.)

  • General condition

Property exterior and structure

  • Structural condition

  • Guttering and downpipes

  • Drainage

  • Lighting

  • Exits, entrances and emergency provisions clear

  • Paving / pathways

  • Staircases / steps

  • Bin / waste storage areas (external - including compactors)

  • Gates / barriers

  • Boundary walls and fences

  • Roadways and traffic routes

  • Signage and road markings

  • Car parking facilities

  • General cleanliness / litter

  • Trees and landscaping

  • Another Location
  • Area / location

  • Condition

Hazards noted in tenant demise

  • Tick to add hazard

  • Area / location

  • Condition

  • Another Location
  • Area / location

  • Condition

Hazards relating to Neighbouring property / shared areas

  • Tick to add area inspected

  • Area / location

  • Condition

  • Another Location
  • Area / location

  • Condition

Section 2 Unoccupied premise inspection

Exterior inspection

Interior inspection

Section 3 - Management system information

Daily / weekly / monthly checks

  • Daily task - security / property check

  • Daily task - fire suppression system operation check

  • Weekly task - fire alarm test

  • Weekly task - lift alarm / phone check

  • Weekly task - sprinkler flow valve test

  • Weekly task - water outlet flushing regime

  • Monthly task - emergency lighting test

  • Monthly task - final exit door check

  • Monthly task - water temperature checks ( domestic system)

  • Weekly task - water outlet flushing regime

Site documentation / procedure

  • Current insurance certificate in place

  • Fire emergency information available and up to date

  • Disaster recovery procedures in place and up to date (Must be available at manned sites)

  • Asbestos register available and up to date

  • Sign in / out register in use for visitors and contractors

  • Visitor h&s information displayed

  • Property hazard form available and up to date

  • Risk assessments for all on site staff activity sufficient and in place

  • Risk register in place and includes all significant hazards

  • First aid kit readily available and fully stocked

  • All site accidents reported on central online portal

Section 4 - Quarterly tasks

  • Quarter 1: Jan -Mar

Contractor audit - Engineering / Maintenance

  • Main contractor reviewed

  • Participants (contractor)

  • Are routine checks being carried out in plant areas

  • Are PPMs up to date

  • Are risk assessments available for all maintenance activities

  • Is there sufficient evidence that risk assessments / method statements are being followed

  • Are training records up to date for all maintenance personnel

  • Is there adequate evidence of control of subcontractors

  • Are sign in / out and permit to work processes being followed

  • Are sufficient critical spares available on site

Topic focus - PPE

  • Is there a PPE register and is it up to date

  • Is there an adequate documented inspection regime in place

  • Is there sufficient evidence that PPE is being used correctly and is effective

  • Has appropriate training /information about the use of PPE been made available.

Topic focus - Electrical safety

  • Is a suitable fixed wiring test program in place and up to date

  • Have all P1 and P2 recommendations been completed or instructed

  • Is proof of competency (NECEIC or equivalent) available for all electrical contractors

  • Is access to electrical risers and switch rooms adequately secure?

  • I'd there adequate evidence of control of electrical works (PTW / isolation procedures etc.)

  • Is a suitable PAT and labelling program in place

  • Are all on site staff aware of the checks that should be carried out before using portable electrical equipment

Topic focus - mobile / Portable work equipment (towers, lifting equipment etc)

  • Is there an adequate inspection and maintenance program in place

  • Is there sufficient evidence that the maintenance inspection regime is effective

  • Are risk assessments and method statements available for the use of all equipment

  • Are operating instructions / procedures available for all equipment

  • Are the storage arrangements for equipment and accessories acceptable

  • Have PPE requirements been identified and implemented

  • Quarter 2: Apr - Jun

Contractor audit - Security

  • Main contractor reviewed

  • Participants (contractor)

  • Are site instructions in place and up to date

  • Is an activity log maintained and up to date

  • Can on site-staff demonstrate sufficient awareness of sign in / out procedures

  • Can on site-staff demonstrate sufficient awareness of contractor control and permit to work procedures

  • Can on-site staff demonstrate sufficient awareness of emergency procedures

  • Are all officers displaying their SIA licence

  • Are daily walk rounds being completed and logged

Topic focus - Fire

  • Are all maintenance records up to date

  • Is the operations manual and emergency information up to date

  • Are there any unauthorised system isolations or excessive isolations

  • Are any current system faults known and being addressed

  • Is there a currently fire risk assessment with all actions addressed or in progress

  • Have any significant changes occurred which may require a revision to the fire risk assessment

  • Have copies of tenant fire risk assessments been provided and are they up to date

Topic focus - Training

  • Have the training requirements for all site activities been identified

  • Are records for all Client / BPSEM site staff available and up to date (inc. FM / EM)

  • Are records of contractor training available and up to date

  • Quarter 3: Jul - Sep

Topic Focus - Water hygiene

  • Is there a current legionella risk assessment and are all actions complete or in progress

  • Are all daily / weekly checks giving results within acceptable parameters

  • Have monthly / quarterly water samples been taken and results acted upon

  • If results are unsatisfactory, has action been taken to resolve this

  • If results have been unsatisfactory have trends been examined for underlying problems

  • Are cooling towers in good visible condition

  • Are water features in good visible condition

  • Is the management responsibilities information up to date

  • Are all training records on file and up to date

  • Has the annual management review been completed

Topic focus - COSHH

  • Are there adequate storage arrangements for all chemicals

  • Are spill kits provided at suitable locations and all full / in date

  • Is appropriate PPE available

  • Are safety data sheets readily accessible for all chemicals present

  • Is there sufficient evidence that COSHH assessments are being followed

  • Are training records available for all relevant staff

Topic focus - Asbestos

  • Has the potential or presence of asbestos been confirmed (minimum management survey of common areas in property built pre 2000)

  • Are responsibilities for managing ACMs defined (BPSEM and tenant)

  • Is an asbestos register available and communicated to contractors

  • Is an annual re-inspection carried out (If required)

  • Are any ACMs currently showing signs of damage / lack or repair

  • Quarter 4: Oct - Dec

Contractor Audit - Cleaning

  • Main contractor reviewed

  • Participants (contractor)

  • Are risk assessments for all activities in place

  • Have emergency procedures been communicated to all cleaning staff

  • Are storage areas tidy and secure

  • Are chemical storage arrangements acceptable and data sheets available on site

  • Is there adequate control of cleaning chemicals on site

  • Is there evidence of control of slip / trip risks

  • Are standards of cleaning generally acceptable

  • Are catering facilities adequately cleaned ( inc. extract ducts and deep cleans)

Contractor audit - Window cleaning

  • Main contractor reviewed

  • Participants (contractor)

  • Are suitable risk assessments and method statements available on site

  • Is there sufficient evidence that risk assessments and method statements are being followed

  • Are emergency rescue plans available on site for all work at height

  • Are training records up to date for use of work equipment (cradles etc.)

  • Is the general standard of cleaning acceptable

Topic focus - Work at height

  • Is there an adequate maintenance and inspection regime for all work at height equipment and accessories (cradles, fall arrest, eye bolts etc)

  • Does all equipment have a current valid thorough examination certificate

  • Are training records for operatives available, and up to date

  • Are suitable risk assessments and method statements available for all associated works

  • Is there a suitable maintenance and inspection regime for all site ladders ( fixed and portable)

  • Are storage arrangements for ladders adequate Inc. security to prevent unauthorised use

Topic focus - Waste

  • Are carriers licences available and up to date

  • Are all waste transfer notes retained and available

  • Is there adequate segregation of hazardous waste

  • Is there an adequate maintenance and inspection regime for compactors / nailers

  • Are operating instructions for any compactors / bailers clearly displayed

  • Are there adequate arrangements to prevent misuse of compactors / bailers

  • Is waste adequately stored and controlled to prevent fire risks or vermin

Section 5 - Fire door checks

  • Guidance about fire door checks

  • Tick to add door inspection

  • Door location

  • Door in good condition with no visible holes / damage?

  • Frame in good condition with no visible holes / damage?

  • Intumescent and smoke seals in good condition?

  • Door closes completely and unaided?

  • Gaps between door and frame ( or between double doors) is acceptable?

  • Add a photograph of door assessed (photographs of damage / faults should be added against the relevant question)

  • Additional door
  • Door location

  • Door in good condition with no visible holes / damage?

  • Frame in good condition with no visible holes / damage?

  • Intumescent and smoke seals in good condition?

  • Door closes completely and unaided?

  • Gaps between door and frame ( or between double doors) is acceptable?

  • Add media

Section 6 - Meter readings

Electricity meter readings

  • Meter number

  • Location / Tenant

  • Meter reading

  • Add photo of meter

  • Additional meter
  • Meter number

  • Location / Tenant

  • Meter reading

  • Add photo of meter

Gas meter readings

  • Meter number

  • Location / Tenant

  • Meter reading

  • Add photo of meter

  • Additional meter
  • Meter number

  • Location / Tenant

  • Meter reading

  • Add photo of meter

Water meter readings

  • Meter number

  • Location / Tenant

  • Meter reading

  • Add photo of meter

  • Additional meter
  • Meter number

  • Location / Tenant

  • Meter reading

  • Add photo of meter

Section 7 - Contractor observations

Observation of contractor activity

  • Tick to add observation

  • Contractor

  • Location

  • Works observed

  • Comment

  • Risk assessment and method statement available

  • Adherence to Permit to work

  • Work method and risk control

  • Another observation record
  • Contractor

  • Location

  • Works observed

  • Comment

  • Risk assessment and method statement available

  • Adherence to Permit to work

  • Work method and risk control

Section 8 - Additional findings

Additional findings / hazards

    Add additional findings / actions
  • Area / location

  • Description of hazard

  • Action required and priority

Comments

  • General comments

  • Onsite staff comments

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