Sheltered Housing (Premise Compliance) 2022-23

Has a Fire Risk Assessment been carried out on the common areas of the building?

Are there any overdue actions from the most recent Fire Risk Assessment?

Is the communal AFD system subject to a regular Periodic Inspection and test by a competent person (maximum period of 6 months between inspections) and a satisfactory report issued (BS5839:Part 1)?

Are weekly operational call point tests carried out on the communal AFD system?

Are emergency lighting systems subject to an annual full rated (e.g. 3 hrs) test by a competent person and a satisfactory report issued (BS5266)?

Are emergency lighting systems subject to a monthly short functional test and a satisfactory report issued?

In buildings over 18m, are dry risers serviced once every 6 months with a pressure test carried out once every 12 months and a satisfactory report issued (BS9990)?

Are AOV systems subject to yearly inspection and a satisfactory report issued (BS7346-8)?

Are fire extinguishers inspected annually by a competent person?

Is the Fire Alarm Panel accompanied with a zone plan?

Is a Premise Information Box present?

Are fire doors capable of closing to the frame with adequate self-closing devices or on mag locks that will release in the event of a fire?

Were fire doors closed or held open on an automatic release system at the time of audit?

Are external metal fire escapes subject to survey every 5 years (BS8210) and a satisfactory report issued?

Is fire safety compliance documentation available and accessible at all times - either held on site or electronically on an asset management system in accordance with Enfield Council Corporate Landlord Policy?

Is the Asbestos Management Plan available that comprises the necessary sections?

Does the responsible person know generally where asbestos may be present or where it should be presumed to be present (quick reference section on asbestos survey)?

Have staff been briefed not to damage or perforate asbestos material in any way (i.e. do not pin, staple or tack displays to walls

Where gas mains are present, are records available demonstrating that gas appliances are subject to an annual safety inspection (CP12, CP15 or CP17) and a satisfactory report issued?

Is there evidence that any remedial works raised in the annual inspection have been addressed within stated timescales?

Do gas/boiler rooms have appropriate signage?

Is the emergency gas shut off valve available and clearly labelled?

Is the floor of the gas/boiler room in good condition and free from slips/trips and any water residue?

Is gas safety compliance documentation available and accessible at all times - either held on site or electronically on an asset management system in accordance with Enfield Council Corporate Landlord Policy?

Has the fixed electrical installation of the building been inspected within the last 5 years and a satisfactory Electrical Installation Report issued?

Is there evidence that any remedial works raised in the common areas Electrical Installation Condition Report have been addressed within the specified timescale?

Where portable electrical appliances are supplied in common areas, are they subject to Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on a risk based frequency with records available?

Where the premises have any electrically powered doors are these maintained on a regular basis with satisfactory records available?

Is there evidence that any Lightning Protection System is tested and maintained annually by a competent person with a satisfactory report issued (BSEN62305)?

Do electric intake/plant rooms have appropriate signage in place?

Is the general standard of lighting adequate throughout the premises? (Consider lighting levels, flickering strip lighting, over sensitive light sensors and timer switches)?

Is electrical safety compliance documentation available and accessible at all times - either held on site or electronically on an asset management system in accordance with Enfield Council Corporate Landlord Policy?

Is there an up to date, legionella risk assessment in place?

Is there evidence that high and medium risks identified in the Legionella Risk Assessment have been addressed within stated timescales?

Has water temperature monitoring been implemented with satisfactory results?

Is the Premise Service Lead undertaking and maintaining records of any checks assigned to them under the water management plan (e.g. flushing of outlets in properties void for 7 or more days)?

Is legionella compliance documentation available and accessible at all times - either held on site or electronically on an asset management system in accordance with Enfield Council Landlord Policy?

Is there evidence that passenger lifts are subject to a thorough inspection (e.g. equivalent to 6 monthly LOLER certificates of thorough examination)?

Is there evidence that any remedial actions identified have been addressed within stated timescales?

Is lifting equipment subject to a suitable maintenance regime (every 2 months)?

Are all fixed mobility aids (stair lifts/platform lifts) subject to a regular inspection and testing regime by a competent person with records available?

Where attachments are used for lifting equipment such as cages, slings, harnesses, chains etc., are they also periodically examined?

Is access to lift room or access to the use of specific lifting equipment (such as hoists including person hoists. vehicle lifts etc.) controlled?

Is lift compliance documentation available and accessible at all times - either held on site or electronically on an asset management system in accordance with Enfield Council Landlord Policy?