School Building Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Eastern High School Newport Road Cardiff CF3 3XG
  Address

Corridors

• Floor surfaces are free from slip and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No obstructions present (furniture, equipment, coats, bags)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting level adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are diffusers installed on all fittings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is matting provided at all entrances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is matting in good condition and positioned correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No protruding items in the walls e.g. Nails, screws, staples etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairways

• Are all handrails fitted and securely fixed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting level adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steps are not dangerous e.g. Worn, broken, slippery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair nosings fitted on all steps and are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Doors

• Are free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are not damaged (handles, closers, vision panel)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glazing in good condition and of safety standard or covered in protective film?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Drinking Water

• Is available to staff and students?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriately signed (direct supply from mains)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Doors

• Are they suitably signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are not held open by anything other than approved door hold open device (no wedges etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are not bolted or padlocked shut whilst the building is in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glazing in good condition and of safety standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are not damaged (handles, closers, vision panel)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If hold open device fitted, doors release when fire alarm is tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signage

• Fire safety signage in place throughout the buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency evacuation procedures and escape routes displayed in all rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaners cupboards and electrical switchgear cupboards etc identified as "authorised access only"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the main entrance suitably signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is signage in place for nominated first aiders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Glazing

• Are they able to be opened without undue force?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are restrictors fitted to all windows above ground floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they able to be closed securely, especially on the ground floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are not damaged (including opening and closing mechanism)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Temperature

• Is heating equipment operational and effective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the temperatures of the radiators at a level which is not likely to cause burns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all heating appliances checked and clear of combustible items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are blinds and shades provided and functional for large glazed areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temperatures in area suitable for types of activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Toilets

• Are they suitably signed to identify usage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the sink units adequately fixed to the wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are WC's in good working order and securely fixed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all WC's have toilet seats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there locks on all doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the locks working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the facility for disposal of sanitary wear provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the means for hand drying available and in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate hand washing facilities available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they well ventilated with no foul smelling odours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Is there an access control system in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access controlled at main entrance with a visitors book in operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a cctv system in place and fully functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an intruder alarm system in place and fully functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all outbuildings/boiler houses secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Boiler Rooms

• Is there adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they kept clear, clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their locks in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Issues relating to equipment

Electrical Equipment

• Are all portable appliances tested regularly with records kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fixed wiring testing up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all appliances free from damage to plugs, cables etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are measures in place to ensure sockets are not overloaded.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Boilers

• Are they serviced annually with records available for audit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid Boxes

• Are they available throughout the school?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are contents regularly checked and stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are members of staff identified as responsible for restocking/monitoring usage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a first aid box available in the school minibus?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Kilns

• Are they serviced annually with records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there fire extinguishers in close proximity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are they in good condition and fit for purpose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they stored securely to prevent unauthorised use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identified with serial number and inspected regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LEV's and Fume Cupboards

• Have they been serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Issues Relating to Environment/Grounds

Walkways and Access Routes

• Even and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External steps in good condition, with stair noses and handrails present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playground

• No slip/trip hazards present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it of suitable size for the number of pupils?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Generally in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Drainage

• Drain covers in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Down pipes and guttering in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drainage effective throughout site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gutters and drains regularly cleaned as part of cyclical maintenance programme?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Benches and Seating

• Are they in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No protruding nails or screws?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they secured to the ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Grassed Areas

• Are they well maintained with ground maintenance contract?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sandpits covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fencing/Railings/Walls

• In tact around the perimeter of the school?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp edges, damage, significant gaps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the access gates in good condition and able to be locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walls stable and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outside Lighting

• Provided where required and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Trees and Hedges

• In good condition and well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cut back from paths and walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No high level broken branches likely to fall and cause harm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No evidence of climbing, swings or arson?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

External Lock-Ups

• Are they secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are not positioned too close to the school?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Traffic Management

• Is speed restriction signage present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate segregation between pedestrians and vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a traffic risk assessment been completed and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A