Inspection checklist

Fire safety walk-round

A walk-round of escape routes, fire detection and alarm, fire-fighting equipment and the fire records of a building or department.

Fill it in online - free, no account needed. 20 questions.

What it is for

Walk the escape routes and check the equipment, with every point answered and dated.

The full question list

1. Means of Escape

  1. All fire exits are unobstructed and can be easily opened *
  2. Fire exit signs are clearly visible and illuminated *
  3. Escape routes are clear of combustible materials *
  4. Emergency lighting is operational *
  5. Fire doors close fully and are not wedged open *
  6. Assembly points are clearly marked and accessible *

2. Fire Detection & Alarm

  1. Fire alarm panel shows no faults *
  2. Manual call points are unobstructed and visible *
  3. Smoke/heat detectors are free from obstruction *
  4. Weekly fire alarm test has been completed and recorded *
  5. Date of last fire alarm test *

3. Fire Fighting Equipment

  1. Fire extinguishers are in designated positions *
  2. Extinguisher service dates are current (annual) *
  3. Pressure gauge shows charged (where applicable) *
  4. Fire blankets are accessible in kitchen/lab areas *
  5. Additional observations

4. Documentation & Training

  1. Fire risk assessment is current (within 12 months) *
  2. Fire evacuation plan is displayed *
  3. Fire drill conducted in last 6 months *
  4. Staff fire training is up to date *

References

How the score works

The score is the share of scored questions that pass. N/A is left out of the score; text, dates and signatures are recorded but not scored. A completed template is a record of what you checked; it is not an inspection by a regulator or an accreditation body.