The Estate Office Church Mews Whippingham Isle of Wight United Kingdom PO32 6LW
Tel/Fax:-01983-294481
Fire Safety Checklist
Wellington Court Management Company Limited Augusta Road Ryde United Kingdom I.W. PO33 3AT
12th April 2014
12th April 2014
12th April 2014
C.C.R. Jolliffe
Managing Director
Is waste and Rubbish collected regularly and placed in safe & secure receptacles outside the premises ?
Yes
Is all upholstered furniture in good condition ?
Fire prevention - Electrical Installation, Appliances etc.,
Is the electrical installation throughout in good order ?
Have all electrical systems and equipment been tested in accordance with the provisions of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 ?
Yes
Yes
Yes
If the latest Inspection shows work is necessary to make systems and equipment safe, has this work been carried out ?
Yes
Are records regarding the regular testing of Installation, equipment and portable appliances up to date ?
Is there any evidence of overloading of electrical circuits ?
Is electrical equipment (e.g. Light bulbs/ fittings and other appliances) kept away from combustible materials ?
Buildings, Plant & Machinery
Yes
No
Yes
Are all Fire/Smoke barriers in good condition (e.g. With any opening for pipes & ducts etc., properly protected by provision of Fire resisting materials or dampers ?
Yes
Escape Facilities
Are Fire Exits sufficient (ie. a sufficient number of sufficient width) to enable people present in any and all areas to evacuate safely ?
Yes
Do all Fire exits lead to a place of safety ?
Are all Fire exits readily available ?
Are all Final Exits and intermediate doors easily operable from the inside without the use of a key ?
Are all corridors, gangways and stairways forming part of the escape routes free from obstruction and not used for storage ?
Are Floor and stairway surfaces in good condition and free from tripping and slipping hazards (including external paths) ?
Do all doors on escape routes operate in the direction of travel ?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Are all escape routes clearly and properly signed throughout their lengths with internal doors not forming part of a route clearly labeled as such ?
Yes
Are all escape routes provided with adequate lighting at all times of the day and night ?
Is emergency lighting provided and is it fully serviceable ?
Have appropriate provisions been made for the safety of persons with disabilities ?
Fire Action & Emergency Evacuation
Are there clearly defined written fire action and emergency evacuation procedures including provision for roll calls ?
Are suitable ‘Fire Action’ notices prominently displayed around the premises ?
Have appropriate arrangements been made for dealing with those who are not normally on the premises (eg. Visitors and Contractors) ?
Are the fire evacuation assembly areas in safe locations, away from the buildings and away from emergency vehicle access and parking ?
Are there alternative evacuation areas available in the event that the nominated ones are not ?
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Can a Fire Alarm be raised without placing anyone in danger ?
Are the Fire Alarm systems in full working order ?
Are there Fire Alarm call points located near every exit from each floor and from each building ?
Are all alarm call points unobstructed and clearly visible ?
Are the audible signals from the Fire Alarm frequently tested and clearly audible throughout the buildings and logged as having been tested ?
Fire Fighting Equipment
Is there adequate provision of portable fire extinguishers which are suitable types for the fire risks where they are positioned ?
Are ALL portable fire extinguishers suitably located, positioned on brackets securely fixed to the wall and available for immediate use (Not obstructed or hidden) ?
Are the locations of All portable fire extinguishers clearly identifiable even without the provision of appropriate signs ?
Notices & Signs on fire stop and exit doors
Are appropriate notices & signs of the type ‘Fire door keep closed’ provided on all visible sides of all fire resisting and smoke-stop doors ?
Are appropriate ‘pictogram’ notices provided on all fire exit doors and routes such that at least one sign is visible for all points on an exit route ?
Fire Service Facilities and Liaison
Is there adequate access to the site and all buildings to enable Fire Brigade vehicles to get close enough for fire and rescue purposes ?
Are all Fire Hydrants in the vicinity clearly marked and accessible ?
Is the Fire brigade familiar with the premises ?
Testing, Maintenance & Records
Are the required regular tests & maintenance carried out on:- 1. Fire detection & Alarm systems ? 2. Emergency Lighting systems ? 3. Fire extinguishers ? 4. Smoke & Smoke/Heat control systems ?
Are appropriate records kept of all such tests & maintenance ? Are copies of the Fire Risk assessment & the Emergency Action Plan kept in a safe place away from the premises ?
