FIRE SAFETY AUDIT CHECKSHEET

Date of Audit :
Sr.
No. Content Yes No N/A Risk Comment
1 Fire Safety Management
A. Has the fire risk assessment been carried out? £ £ £
Is the fire risk assessment record / inspection report
B.
available? £ £ £
Have the identified means to reduce or remove the
C.
significant hazards been carried out? £ £ £
D. Is there suitable monitoring of fire safety measures? £ £ £
Is the risk assessment properly reviewed, particularly if
E.
the premises or its use significantly changed? £ £ £
2 Fire Prevention — General
Is there an effective system for ensuring that the
A. quantities and storage of all types of flammable materials £ £ £
are reasonable and properly controlled?

B. Store Room - storage details displayed in the room £ £ £

Maintaining material Safety data sheet (MSDS) for all
C.
store rooms £ £ £
Are all areas clean and tidy with no inappropriate storage
D. and all combustible waste properly placed in designated £ £ £
containers?
Is all waste regularly collected and placed in a safe place
E.
ready for collection? £ £ £
Are all employees in high risk areas properly informed of
F.
the particular risks and the means to control these risks? £ £ £
Prior to leaving the premises, are all areas inspected for
G. potential fire and unnecessary equipment turned off? £ £ £
Closing down inspection

H. Have all staff received basic fire prevention instruction? £ £ £

Do staff understand the need to report any potential fire
I.
hazards? £ £ £
If any permit-to-work systems are in place, are they
J.
operated correctly at all times? £ £ £
3 Fire Prevention — Electrical Safety
A. Is the entire electrical installation in order? £ £ £
Have all electrical systems and equipment been tested in
B. accordance with the provisions of the Electricity at Work £ £ £
Regulations?
 Are records regarding regular (SOM) testing of
C. installation, equipment and portable appliances up to £ £ £
date at your work place?
Is the use of flexible electrical cable and extension box
D.
kept to a minimum? £ £ £
Electrical board room & panels ( clean , open , free of
E.
combustible things)& labeled £ £ £
Are the electrical circuits free of any evidence of
F.
overloading? £ £ £
Is electrical equipment (eg light bulbs/fittings and any
G. electrical heating appliances) kept well away from £ £ £
combustible materials?

4 Fire Prevention — Buildings, Plant and Machinery

Are fire dampers tested regularly for correct operation

A.
and results recorded in AHU? £ £ £
Are there proper systems and procedures in place to
control work on new buildings and/or alterations, repairs
B.
and decoration of premises, such that no fire hazards are £ £ £
introduced?

Are regular checks undertaken and recorded of the

C.
condition of all fire safety measures within the premises? £ £ £
5 Fire Prevention — Means of Escape
Are fire emergency exits of a sufficient number and of
A. sufficient width to enable the individual present in any £ £ £
and all areas to evacuate safely?

B. Do all fire emergency exits lead to a place of total safety? £ £ £

Are all fire emergency exits doors easily operable from
C.
the inside / free from obstruction? £ £ £
Are floor and stairway surfaces in good condition and
D. free from tripping and slipping hazards, particularly £ £ £
including any external stairs and paths?

E. Are exit doors in good condition? £ £ £

Are all escape routes clearly and properly signed
F.
throughout their lengths? £ £ £
Are all escape routes provided with adequate lighting at
G.
all times of the day and night? £ £ £
Is adequate emergency lighting provided and is it fully
H.
serviceable? £ £ £
Have appropriate provisions been made for the safety of
I. persons with special needs, such as the young, old or £ £ £
disabled?
6 Fire Prevention — Actions in the Event of Fire

Are there clearly defined written fire action and

A. emergency evacuation procedures, including provision £ £ £
for ensuring that everyone is out of the building?

Are all employees fully aware of these procedures and

B. their own particular duties and responsibilities in the £ £ £
event of an evacuation?
Are suitable "Fire Action" notices prominently displayed
C.
around the premises? £ £ £
Have appropriate staff been appointed to take control in
D. the event of a fire (AFSO) and to summon the fire brigade £ £ £
for all fires, no matter how small?

Have appropriate arrangements been made for dealing

E. with those who are not normally on the premises such as £ £ £
members of the public, visitors etc ?

Are the fire evacuation assembly areas in safe locations,

F. clear of the building and away from fire brigade vehicle £ £ £
access and parking?

Are emergency evacuation routes and procedures

G.
checked by carrying out drills at least once per year? £ £ £
Fire Prevention — Fire Detection and Alarm
7
Systems
Can a fire alarm be raised without placing anyone in
A.
danger? £ £ £
B. Is the fire alarm system in full working order? £ £ £
Are there sufficient fire alarm call points located near to
C.
every exit from each floor and from each building? £ £ £
D. Are all alarm call points unobstructed and clearly visible? £ £ £
Are the audible signals from the fire alarm operated
E.
weekly and clearly audible throughout the premises? £ £ £

8 Fire Prevention — Portable Fire-fighting Equipment

Is there adequate provision of portable fire extinguishers

A. which are suitable types for the fire risks where they are £ £ £
positioned?

Are all portable fire extinguishers suitably located,

B. positioned on brackets securely fixed to the wall and £ £ £
available for immediate use — not obstructed or hidden?
 Is there a Comprehensive list of fire extinguisher,
firefighting equipments & alarm system available in your
block
C.
Date of list provided by maintaining agency & the list £ £ £
updated on (date)

9 Fire Prevention — Notices and Fire Safety Signs

Are sufficient appropriate fire safety notices and signs
A.
used throughout the premises? £ £ £
Are all fire safety signs throughout the premises present,
B.
undamaged and clearly visible? £ £ £
10 Fire Prevention — Fire Service Facilities and Liaison

Is there adequate access to the site and all buildings to

A. enable fire brigade vehicles to get close enough for fire- £ £ £
fighting and rescue purposes?

Are all fire hydrants in the vicinity clearly indicated and

B.
accessible? £ £ £
11 Action report
Action/ steps taken against the mentioned complaints/
issues, kindly mention to whom the issues were
discussed & informed.

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