FIRE CHECKLIST

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1.1 Is the building fabric in good condition?

1.2 Are the premises built of non-combustible construction?

1.3 Fire division walls, (those of solid construction):-

(a) Are there fire division walls in your premises?
(b) Are they in good condition?
(c) Are any breaches in the walls protected with fire doors
or shutters?

1.4 Are any roof/ceiling voids fire stopped?

1.5
Are fire check doors:-
(a) In good condition and closing properly?
(b) Closed at night?

1.6 Are any demountable or temporary buildings:-

(a) At least 8m. from the main buildings?
(b) Protected at ground level to stop access to the underside?
(c) In good condition.

1.7 Is any Automatic Sprinkler System:-

(a) Operative?
(b) In good condition?
(c) Is the central station connection operative?
(d) Is there a service contract in force?

1.8 Is any Automatic Fire Alarm System:-

(a) Operative?
(b) In good condition?
(c) Is there a central station connection?
(d) Is there a service contract in force?

1.9 Are fire extinguishers:-

(a) Adequate?
(b) Serviceable?
(c) Is there a service contract in force?
(d) Have staff been trained in their use?

1.10. Are fire hydrants:-

(a) Marked?
(b) Kept clear?
(c) Tested by the Fire Service?
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Gas supplies in kitchen areas etc:-

1.11
(a) Isolated at night where possible?
(b) Are the isolation valves in a secure area?
(c) Do you know where the isolation valves are?
(d) Are isolation valves marked?
(e) Are their positions recorded on a document or plan?

1.12 Electrical Installation: -

(a) Is it in good condition?
(b) Is it tested regularly?
(c) Is there any outstanding remedial work?
(d) Are portable appliances tested and marked accordingly?
(e) Do you know where the main fuse boxes are?

1.14 Are flammable liquids and gases:-

(a) Kept in secure areas at night?
(b) Strictly controlled in their use?

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1.15 Hazardous Substances:-

(a) Are these kept in a safe manner?
(b) Strictly controlled in their use?

Type Quantity Location

1.16 Are temporary heaters prohibited?

1.17 Boiler/Plant rooms: -

(a) Are they kept free of rubbish and not used for general
storage?
(b) Is the plant inspected regularly by a qualified engineer?

1.18 Housekeeping:-
(a) Is the housekeeping of a high standard throughout the premises?
(b) Is rubbish removed from the premises each night?
(c) Are external skips/waste bins:-
 (i) In a secure area?
(ii) Locked?
(iii) Secured to permanent features away from
buildings?
(d) Are all areas free from combustible rubbish?

1.19 Smoking: -
(a) Is a smoking restriction in force?
(b) If there is a designated smoking area, are there
receptacles provided for discarded smoking materials and
are these emptied regularly?

1.20 Are staff trained in risk awareness.

1.21 Do you have ‘permit to work’ systems in your premises

for use by outside contractors who use heat generating equipment.

1.22 Are essential records:-

(a) Duplicated.
(b) A spare copy kept off-site.

1.23 Are all fire incidents investigated to see if any lessons can be
learned from them.