Fire Safety Checks
Daily Checks
| Fire Alarm panel visual check | Check the panel daily for fault codes |
| Emergency Escape Lighting visual check | Check to see if any lights are out or damaged |
| Escape Routes | Check to see if fire exits are safe to use |
| Firefighting Equipment | Check to ensure firefighting equipment is in situ where designated and are undamaged/unused |
Weekly Inspections
| Fire Alarm weekly test | A weekly test of the alarm system should be undertaken during occupied work hours |
| Automatic Opening Doors (Dorgard devises monthly) | Any automatic opening/closing doors should be checked to ensure they operate in the event of fire alarm activation |
| Escape Routes | Check to see if fire exits are safe to use |
Monthly Inspections
| Escape Routes | Check all designated fire exits to ensure they operate correctly and are free from obstruction and safe to use ( including Ragland Bolts ) |
| Emergency Escape Lighting visual check | Monthly test to ensure correct operation |
| Firefighting Equipment | Check to ensure fire extinguishers have pressure and all firefighting equipment is in position and serviceable |
| Smoke Control Systems | Any smoke control system should be tested in line with manufacturer’s instructions |
| Refuge areas | Ensure that the refuge areas are clear |
| Evacuation Chairs | Ensure that the evacuation chair is in date for test and stored correctly. Regular training for operator. |
Quarterly Inspections
| Review of Fire Safety Log Book | Ensure the Fire Safety Logbook is up to date, and all records have been entered correctly |
| Conduct Building Fire Safety Meeting | Ensure all Fire Marshals are still in place and any fire safety concerns are being addressed |
Annual Inspections
| Fire evacuation | Ensure that the evacuation exercise is undertaken, the results and any remedial actions are recorded |
| Review of Fire Risk Assessment | The FRA is required to be reviewed on an annual basis or following any material changes. |
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