Fire Safety Audit Checksheet

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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FIRE SAFETY AUDIT CHECKSHEET

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

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

4 Fire Prevention — Buildings, Plant and Machinery

Are fire dampers tested regularly for correct operation

Are regular checks undertaken and recorded of the

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

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

Are there clearly defined written fire action and

Are all employees fully aware of these procedures and

Have appropriate arrangements been made for dealing

Are the fire evacuation assembly areas in safe locations,

Are emergency evacuation routes and procedures

8 Fire Prevention — Portable Fire-fighting Equipment

Is there adequate provision of portable fire extinguishers

Are all portable fire extinguishers suitably located,

9 Fire Prevention — Notices and Fire Safety Signs

Is there adequate access to the site and all buildings to

Are all fire hydrants in the vicinity clearly indicated and

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