Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
MIMAROPA Region
Schools Division of Oriental Mindoro
Sta. Isabel, Calapan City

NON-STRUCTURAL SAFETY CHECKLIST

SECTION A: Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Measure

1. Flammable and hazardous materials sources such as electrical lines and appliances, heaters
and stoves, natural gas pipes and LPG canisters, flammable or combustible liquids
are limited
have been isolated
have been eliminated
are well-secured
2. Exit route are clear to facilitate safe evacuation in case of fire or other emergency
3. Exit route maps are posted on each corridor and in each classroom
4. Doors of classrooms and buildings open outwards for safe evacuation
5. Exit doors are clearly marked (above and below)
6. Detection and alarm systems are working.
7. Fire extinguishers are regularly refilled
8. Fire suppression equipment is available in each corridor
9. Other fire suppression and controls equipment are regularly tested and maintained
(annually)
10. Mechanical, electrical, and civil structures and system are maintained and operable, in
compliance with life and fire safety design criteria
11. School staff and older students receive fire suppression training (use of fire extinguisher,
blanket, bucket, sand, hose)
12. School conduct regular fire drills
SECTION B: Natural Hazards Safety
Example 1: Typhoons Safety
Identify and enumerate objects that can be torn away, fly away or be battered by winds outside the
school building:

What actions can be taken?

 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
MIMAROPA Region
Schools Division of Oriental Mindoro
Sta. Isabel, Calapan City

Who are responsible for taking appropriate action?

Example 2: Earthquake Safety

Identify and enumerate objects that may slide, fall, or fly that can cause injury or block exits.

What actions can be taken?

Who are responsible for taking appropriate actions?

Example 3: _____________ Safety

Identify and enumerate objects that may ______________________________________

What actions can be taken?

Who are responsible for taking appropriate actions?

[cf. SEAMEO INNOTECH. Module 1. Lead in Building a More Resilient School]