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Fire Safety Checklist Template

Instructions

Instructions-------------------1. Complete the following sections "Prevention", "Control and Containment", "Means of Escape" and "Procedures, Information and Training"2. Answer "Yes", "No", "N/A" for the relevant questions. Add any photos and notes by clicking on the paperclip icon3. To create a corrective action click on the paperclip icon and then "Action", provide a description, assign to a member, set priority and due date4. Complete audit by providing digital signature in final "Completion" section5. Share your report by exporting as "PDF", "Word", "Excel" or "Web Link"

Prevention

Are all flammable fuels, gases and chemicals stored correctly?

Yes No N/A

Are oxygen cylinders and oxidising substances stored appropriately to minimise fire risk?

Yes No N/A

Are all materials that need to be stored separately kept on their own?

Yes No N/A

Are sources of ignition adequately controlled?

Yes No N/A

Have suitable measures been taken to reduce the risk of arson, including the avoidance of combustible materials stored close to buildings?

Yes No N/A

If hot work takes place, are fire risks adequately controlled?

Yes No N/A

Are combustible materials, e.g. paper, dry waste, kept to a minimum and properly stored?

Yes No N/A

Are electrical sockets being used safely and not overloaded?

Yes No N/A

Are portable electrical appliances subject to PAT testing?

Yes No N/A

Has the fixed electrical wiring been subject to a test and inspection within the last five years? Note that this is recommended more frequently for higher risk premises

Yes No N/A

Is the use of portable heaters appropriately controlled?

Yes No N/A

Are there signs displayed where needed to highlight fire hazards, i.e. smoking rules, gas storage, flammables?

Yes No N/A

Are smoking rules adhered to?

Yes No N/A

Are all rubbish bins emptied regularly?

Yes No N/A

If paper is recycled, are storage vestibules emptied regularly?

Yes No N/A

Are combustible and flammable materials kept away from ignition sources?

Yes No N/A

Are high housekeeping standards maintained?

Yes No N/A

If there is a risk of an explosive or flammable atmosphere developing, are the risks assessed and properly controlled?

Yes No N/A

Is heating and cooking equipment subject to regular servicing, maintenance and cleaning, as appropriate?

Yes No N/A

Control and Containment

Are all fire extinguishers in their designated places, readily accessible and in good condition, including fire blankets and hose reels where applicable?

Yes No N/A

Have fire extinguishers been serviced within the last twelve months?

Yes No N/A

Are all fire doors and doorframes free from damage with fire doors closing properly under their own weight, where fitted with closing devices?

Yes No N/A

Are all fire doors either kept shut or held open on a device which releases automatically in the event of a fire alarm?

Yes No N/A

Are fire doors signed correctly on both sides of the leaf (except for cupboard doors which are to be signed on the front only)?

Yes No N/A

Have breaches of floors, or compartments been filled with fire resistant materials, e.g. holes made for pipes and cables?

Yes No N/A

If there is a fire sprinkler system is it subject to a weekly pressure/bell test and routine servicing?

Yes No N/A

Are there service and testing arrangements for fire-fighting lifts, lightning protection and rising mains, where present?

Yes No N/A

Means of Escape

Are escape routes kept clear?

Yes No N/A

Can all fire exits be opened immediately and easily?

Yes No N/A

Are all fire exits clearly identifiable?

Yes No N/A

Are directional signs in place to direct occupants to the fire exits?

Yes No N/A

Are metal fire escapes in good condition?

Yes No N/A

Is there an effective means of raising the alarm which can be heard throughout the building(s)?

Yes No N/A

Is the fire alarm system routinely serviced and also tested weekly?

Yes No N/A

Is the fire alarm panel showing that the system is fully functional?

Yes No N/A

Is there a zone plan adjacent to the alarm panel?

Yes No N/A

Is there sufficient emergency lighting covering internal and external escape routes?

Yes No N/A

Is emergency lighting subject to monthly activation testing and annual discharge testing?

Yes No N/A

Is there a designated fire assembly point?

Yes No N/A

Procedures, Information and Training

Is the fire risk assessment up to date?

Yes No N/A

Are there written fire arrangements for the premises designating responsibilities for fire safety and outlining emergency procedures?

Yes No N/A

Are all staff named in the procedures still fulfilling these roles?

Yes No N/A

Have staff with specific responsibilities under the procedures, been trained in their role, e.g. fire marshals, those testing the alarm?

Yes No N/A

Has a manager been given overall responsibility for fire safety for the premises and are they named within the written fire arrangements?

Yes No N/A

Do all staff know what the fire alarm sounds like?

Yes No N/A

Have all tests identified as necessary in your fire risk assessment been completed and recorded?

Yes No N/A

Are fire drills being undertaken at the frequency identified in your risk assessment (usually six monthly, but more frequent for higher risk premises)?

Yes No N/A

Are there records of fire drills and have improvements been made if deficiencies were identified?

Yes No N/A

Are false alarms investigated and action taken as necessary to prevent further occurrences?

Yes No N/A

Are all Fire Action Notices clearly displayed and completed properly?

Yes No N/A

Have all staff been trained in what to do in the event of a fire or on hearing the fire alarm?

Yes No N/A

Are new starters instructed in the fire procedure on day one?

Yes No N/A

Have sufficient numbers of staff, including fire marshals, been trained in the practical use of fire extinguishers?

Yes No N/A

Are there arrangements to call the fire brigade to all suspicions of fire?

Yes No N/A

Are visitors made aware of emergency arrangements or otherwise kept under supervision at all times?

Yes No N/A

Are there suitable arrangements for checking that the premises has been evacuated?

Yes No N/A

Have staff who need a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP) assisted in developing one and is it up to date?

Yes No N/A

If any staff require a PEEP, are others trained in how to implement it?

Yes No N/A

If there is a need for special evacuation arrangements for groups of visitors with disabilities, have these been put in place?

Yes No N/A

Are there routine fire safety inspections?

Yes No N/A

Completion

Final comments

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Please note that this checklist template is a hypothetical example and provides only standard information. The template does not aim to replace, among other things, workplace, health and safety advice, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or any other applicable law. You should seek your professional advice to determine whether the use of such a checklist is appropriate in your workplace or jurisdiction.