FIRE-CHECK

OVERVIEW
The purposes of this module is to reduce the risk of a fire within a hotel and where a
fire does occur ensuring that measures are in place to minimise loss. FireCheck audits
your fire safety system to ensure it is effective and compliant with legal requirements.

Module areas include:

Fire Safety Policy Fire Safety Training

Ensuring that a detailed and sufficient policy is in
place that addresses all aspects of the fire safety
management system.
Fire Risk Assessment
Ensuring that risk assessments have been developed
and acted upon to ensure that the risk of fire is
reduced as far as is practicable.
Fire Warning Systems
Ensuring that suitable fire warning systems are
available and maintained to appropriate standards.
Fire Fighting Equipment
Ensuring that arrangements for fire fighting are
available and suitable according to the level of risk
associated with different areas / operations within
the hotel.
Emergency Lighting
Ensuring that sufficient emergency lighting is in place
and maintained effectively.
Ensuring that all hotel staff are suitably trained in
accordance with the fire safety policy.
High Risk Areas
Ensuring that all high risk areas are adequately
isolated and protected.
Fire Separation
Ensuring that the spread of fire is restricted by the
use of appropriate building materials and design.
Lifts Entrapment
Ensuring that adequate arrangements are in place
to assist those trapped in a lift due to mechanical or
power failure.
Housekeeping and Inspection
Ensuring that a system of inspection and good
housekeeping practices are in place to ensure that
fire risks are addressed immediately.

Means of Escape
Ensuring that escape routes are sufficient and suitable
to ensure guest safety in the event of a fire.

Signs and Notices

Ensuring that signs and notices are of a sufficient type
and positioned correctly to allow evacuation to a safe
area.