Fire Safety Check Sheet

Fire Safety Check Sheet This example of a Fire Safety Maintenance Check Sheet can be used to assist you in the development of your fire safety management policy for your business. The check list can also assist you in ensuring that the critical fire safety elements and equipment are inspected periodically. This example is not intended to be comprehensive; you can modify and tailor the example to suit your business premises and needs. You may need to incorporate the needs, recommendations and manufactures instructions in respect of the fire safety equipment in your business. You also need to decide on the appropriate time period for carrying out fire drills, and the number of trained persons required. Any ticks in the ‘No’ box should result in further investigation and the undertaking of appropriate  action as necessary. If necessary, consider using the assistance of a competent person when undertaking some of the checks. Business name: Date of Inspection: Date of next inspection: Inspection undertaken by: Escape Routes Yes No N/A Remarks Are you familiar with all your escape routes and −Are they clear? Are all escape doors clear of obstructions? Can all fire escape doors be opened immediately and easily? Are all push bars and pads on emergency doors in good working order? Are all External Emergency routes clear of obstructions? Does all electronic release mechanism on fire doors work correctly? Do all internal self closing devices work correctly? Are fire seals and self closing devices in good condition? Do all roller shutters provided for compartmentation work correctly? Are all external escape stairs safe? Has escape route compartmentation being effected  by other works? (if Yes please Investigate) Fire Detection and Warning Systems Yes No N/A Remarks Is the indicator on the fire alarm panel showing “normal” Do the manual call points work correctly? Last tested on date _________ by _________ Is certificate of test available? Do the automatic detectors operate correctly? Have you tested the detectors every _____ weeks? (Remove battery operated detectors) Did the alarm system work correctly when tested? Last tested on date __________ by _________ Is certificate of test available? Did your employees and others present hear the fire alarm? Do all visual alarms work correctly? Do all the electronically linked mechanisms operate correctly? − Magnetic door holders − Smoke / Fire curtains − Others Escape Lighting Yes No N/A Remarks Escape Lighting Are emergency light fittings and exit signs working and in good condition? When tested did all the emergency lights work?  Last tested on date __________ by _________ Is certificate of test available? Has the system been checked by a competent person? Fire Fighting Systems Yes No N/A Remarks Are you satisfied that you have the appropriate firefighting  equipment for your premises? Are you aware of the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations in respect of the firefighting equipment in your premises? Are all fire extinguishers in place and clearly visible? Is all firefighting equipment in good working order? Has the portable firefighting equipment been tested?  Last tested on ______ by ___________ Is certificate of test available? Has the Sprinkler system been tested by a competent person? Last tested on date __________ by _________ Is certificate of test available? Are all internal fire fighting raisers unobstructed? Are your staff members familiar with the firefighting  equipment of your business? Are your staff trained in the use of firefighting equipment? Are the external Fire Hydrants unobstructed? Management Systems Yes No N/A Remarks Are fire drills carried out every _______ weeks? (please complete) Date of last fire drill ___________ Is the emergency evacuation plan prepared? Are staff members trained and familiar with their role in the emergency evacuation plan? Are staff members familiar with their role and responsibility  in the event of a fire? Is the external access for the fire services readily available  and free of obstructions? Are all staff trained and familiar with the fire hazards and risk assessment associated with your business? Management Systems Yes No N/A Remarks Fire Fighting lifts Last tested on _________ by ___________ Test Certificate Available Dry / Wet Risers Last tested on ______ by ______________ Test Certificate Available External Fire Hydrants Last tested on ______ by ______________ Test Certificate Available Smoke and Heat Ventilation Systems Last tested on  ______ by _____________  Test Certificate Available