Occupant Details And Location Of PropertyLocation?Are there any special needs on sitePlease enter a description of the propertyPlease list the possible means of escapeTravel distance to be travelled to exits or escape routes in case of emergenciesDo activities carried out in the adjoining premises pose fire hazardsResponsible PersonAssessment OriginatorPotential Hazards And Processes That Could Lead To A Fire OccurringSources of ignitionSources of fuelHazardous substancesStructuralAdjoining premisesGeneral commentsUncontrolled Presence And/or Excessive Amounts Of Combustible MaterialsNo build-up of combustible materials and where there is an excess that they are stored correctly YES NO N/A Limited quantities being used YES NO N/A ?Clear Desk' policy enforced YES NO N/A Uncontrolled Presence And/or Excessive Amounts Of Flammable MaterialsLimit use of flammable materials YES NO N/A Substances locked in a 'fit for purpose' storage container which is clearly marked YES NO N/A Flammable storage units kept away from dedicated escape routes YES NO N/A ?Containers kept away from heat sources YES NO N/A Uncontrolled Disposal Of Waste Materials?All waste is cleared from offices on a daily basis YES NO N/A ?All waste is disposed of on a regular basis YES NO N/A Poor Condition Or Unsuitable FurnitureAll furniture complies with the legal standards and foam padding is effectively fire-retardant YES NO N/A ?Worn or broken furniture disposed promptly and correctly YES NO N/A Unsuitable Equipment And MachineryAll equipment and machinery 'fit for purpose' and has been risk assessed prior to use YES NO N/A All portable electrical items tested in accordance with requirements and labelled with test details YES NO N/A All equipment vent and fan systems free from obstruction and away from combustible materials YES NO N/A ?All electrical equipment properly shut down when not in use YES NO N/A Smoking In Improper Places? Smoking policy is strictly enforced YES NO N/A External smoking areas monitored especially at the end of the day YES NO N/A ?No smoking signs displayed in prominent places YES NO N/A Arson AttackWhere possible, suitable precautions have been taken or systems put in place to eliminate or reduce threat of arson attack YES NO N/A Unsuitable, Obstructed And Unkempt Escape RoutesAll internal floors and floor coverings on the escape routes are satisfactory YES NO N/A ?Floors are level and even YES NO N/A All internal egress routes are kept clear of obstructions and are safe to travel YES NO N/A Are steps/staircases on escape routes effectively marked and illuminated YES NO N/A Travel distances from workstations and rest areas to specified fire escapes within safe tolerances YES NO N/A Are suitable means of escape provided from all areas of the premises YES NO N/A Ineffective Fire Doors?Opening mechanisms on 'final exit doors' work correctly YES NO N/A Exit doors are correctly sign posted with instructions on how to open YES NO N/A ?Fire doors are not wedged in the open position YES NO N/A Fire doors are correctly rated in respect to being effectively fire retardant and are fitted with vision panels YES NO N/A Do all fire doors correctly open in the direction of travel of the egress route towards the emergency exits YES NO N/A ?Are all doors are correctly marked YES NO N/A ?Do all door closers work correctly YES NO N/A Where fitted, are automatic closers in a satisfactory and safe condition YES NO N/A All doors are in a satisfactory and safe condition with intumescent seals, where fitted, in good order and free from paint YES NO N/A Unkempt StairwellsStairwells kept free of combustible and flammable materials at all times YES NO N/A ?Stairwells kept free from obstructions YES NO N/A ?Handrails, stair treads and nosing in safe condition YES NO N/A ?Are lighting levels adequate YES NO N/A Ineffective Or Defective Emergency LightingEmergency lighting throughout the escape route suitable and adequate YES NO N/A Emergency lighting maintained and checked on a regular basis YES NO N/A Ineffective And/or Damaged Wall And PartitionsIntegrity of walls and partitions intact with no holes or damage YES NO N/A All walls and partitions throughout the premises suitably fire resistant YES NO N/A Any structural changes logged and integrity is not affected by any such changes YES NO N/A Blocked External DoorwaysAll external doorways have 'Keep Clear' signs clearly displayed outside YES NO N/A Daily checks carried out to ascertain exit door is free from obstructions YES NO N/A Unchecked Electrical Systems And EquipmentElectrical installation checks have been carried out at the recommended periodicity and the results have been recorded YES NO N/A Electrical switches, sockets and trunking compliant and in a safe condition YES NO N/A All portable electrical items tested in accordance with requirements and labelled with test details YES NO N/A Unsuitable Assembly PointsAssembly points clearly marked and located at a safe distance from the building YES NO N/A ?Assembly points located away from any other hazards YES NO N/A Ineffective Or Non-existent Fire AlarmsIs a suitable means of raising the alarm in the event of a fire provided commensurate with type and size of premises YES NO N/A Fire alarms checked on a regular basis and the checks logged YES NO N/A Fire alarms maintained on a regular basis and the results logged YES NO N/A ?Alarms can be heard throughout the premises YES NO N/A In shared accommodations, can the alarms be heard throughout the building YES NO N/A ?All personnel are aware of what the fire alarm sounds like YES NO N/A Ineffective Fire Detection SystemsFire detection units are fitted (where applicable) and operational, including battery fed smoke alarms YES NO N/A Fire detection systems suitably maintained at regular intervals YES NO N/A Correct And Legible Graphical/text Signs Clearly Indicate The FollowingAll exit and emergency exit routes YES NO N/A All final exits YES NO N/A Escape door opening mechanisms YES NO N/A Fire alarm call points YES NO N/A Fire actions YES NO N/A Fire equipment identification and location YES NO N/A Fire extinguisher identification YES NO N/A Fire safety instructions YES NO N/A Hazard & warning identification YES NO N/A Safe areas YES NO N/A First aid equipment YES NO N/A Prohibition notices YES NO N/A ?Are viewing distances for signs suitable and compliant YES NO N/A All fire and emergency signs easily visible even in reduced lighting YES NO N/A Lack Of Or Untrained Fire WardensSufficient and suitable 'Fire Wardens' nominated and trained commensurate with the size of the premises YES NO N/A Unsuitable And Ineffective Portable Firefighting EquipmentSuitable and sufficient portable fire extinguishers provided commensurate with type and size of premises YES NO N/A Extinguishers located correctly either wall mounted or in custom built floor trays YES NO N/A All portable firefighting appliances are in date for test and subject to regular maintenance routines YES NO N/A Unsuitable And Ineffective Fixed Firefighting EquipmentAll fixed firefighting equipment, hose reels, sprinkler systems etc. tested on a regular basis YES NO N/A ?Fixed systems maintained on a regular basis YES NO N/A Premises Fire PlansFire plan for location has been created and briefed out to all officers, staff, visitors and contractors YES NO N/A ?All requirements catered for YES NO N/A Fire LogsFire Log sheets kept up to date and they contain the relevant information YES NO N/A Safety Information For Visitors And Contractors?All visitors and contractors sign in the relevant log YES NO N/A All visitors and contractors made aware of fire safety procedures YES NO N/A In the event of a fire is a system in place to take account of visitors and contractors YES NO N/A UtilitiesAll utility shut off points (Gas, Electric & Water) are clearly marked and easily accessible YES NO N/A Asbestos?Premises checked for the presence of asbestos YES NO N/A If asbestos is present, all areas affected have been listed and reported to authorities in the event of a fire YES NO N/A Induction Package?Fire Action Plan communicated to all personnel YES NO N/A All new joiners, transferees and staff are given appropriate fire safety instructions at the earliest opportunity YES NO N/A ?Fire awareness reinforced on a regular basis YES NO N/A Property StoreFlammable property or evidence stored correctly in fireproof cabinets YES NO N/A Biological hazard property / evidence is clearly marked and stored correctly YES NO N/A Correct warning signs are displayed on the entrance door indicating hazards within YES NO N/A External Compounds?All external bins are kept properly closed or locked YES NO N/A If skips are used, ae they are secure and kept away from boundary fences YES NO N/A Where flammable materials are stored, is it ensured that the container is kept locked and stored materials are kept to a minimum YES NO N/A Portable EquipmentCO2 Extinguisher quantityNext test dueFoam Extinguisher quantityNext test dueWater Extinguisher quantityNext test dueFire Blanket quantityNext test dueFixed EquipmentHose Reel quantityNext test dueSprinkler System quantityNext test dueDry Riser quantityNext test dueOtherFire Alarm SystemSystem ManufacturerModel NumberSerial NumberMaintenance ContractorMaintenance carried out at regular intervalsNext Test DueLocation where records are keptPremises GuideGuides clearly marked and located at a secure point inside the premises and close to the main entrance door in a marked container YES NO N/A An up-to-date guide detailing relevant information of the premises and a basic line drawing plan is available at the main entrance to the building for use by Fire Authorities YES NO N/A Portable and fixed firefighting apparatus listed with relevant locations YES NO N/A ?Type of fire alarm/detection system employed listed YES NO N/A ?Location of fire alarm panel listed YES NO N/A ?Location of utility shut off points listed YES NO N/A ?Storage locations of harmful substances listed YES NO N/A ?Relevant safety data sheets for harmful substances listed YES NO N/A ?Details, locations and type of asbestos if present listed YES NO N/A ?Location of nearest hydrant/dry riser listed YES NO N/A
