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SMS Fire Safety Checklist Draft

by Josh Finlay, from the Community

This SMS fire safety checklist helps principal contractors and site teams verify critical controls across construction projects. Assess emergency procedures and alarm systems, confirm clear and adequate escape routes, and review the need for emergency lighting. Check smoke and heat detector installation and testing records, manage flammable materials and gas cylinders, and ensure regular removal of combustible waste. Verify that the correct fire extinguishers are available and accessible. Capture findings, document corrective actions, and maintain clear records to support compliance and safer worksites.

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Weekly Fire Safety Inspection Checklist
This weekly fire safety inspection checklist helps site and facility managers verify compliance with key fire and emergency provisions. Review escape routes, alarm functionality and test dates, extinguisher locations and charge status, signage and fire orders, and that fire doors are in place and unobstructed. Confirm staff inductions and that access and egress routes remain clear. Record findings, note corrective actions, and complete sign-off for accountability. Suitable for workplaces and venues seeking consistent fire safety checks; use alongside local regulations and professional guidance.
by Kessirose Larnder-Smith, from the Community
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Emergency and Resilience Fire Safety Checklist
This Level 1 fire safety checklist supports building compliance and emergency readiness across facilities. It covers means of escape and evacuation routes, exit doors, fire and smoke doors and walls, and evacuation signage. Verify occupancy limits and the maintenance of critical fire safety installations including exit signs and emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, hose reels, detection and alarm systems, evacuation systems, sprinklers, hydrants, and pump-sets. Assess stairwell pressurisation, smoke and heat ventilation, standby power, and emergency lift controls. Record critical defects and housekeeping issues. Plan and document evacuation procedures, training and drills, appoint fire safety advisers, and maintain approvals, certificates, occupier statements, and record security, including requirements for budget accommodation.
by Fire Safety, from the Community
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Fire Safety Office Audit Checklist
This weekly office fire safety audit checklist helps teams verify core safeguards and compliance in workplace buildings. Inspect escape routes for obstructions, confirm exit signs are illuminated, ensure areas are free of rubbish, and check that fire extinguishers are accessible. Review notice boards for current escape routes, confirm no unauthorized smoking, and assess fire equipment and fire blanket condition. Validate dangerous goods storage, adequacy of signage, and the condition and self closing of fire and smoke stop doors. Check that the evacuation point is displayed, emergency lighting functions, and sprinkler system water and air pressure with a 30 second motor alarm test. Capture other observations and record auditor details and signatures.
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Quarterly Compliance Inspection
This quarterly compliance inspection checklist helps hospitality and accommodation teams verify property safety and standards. It covers housekeeping and kitchen cleanliness, separation of cleaning products from heat sources, visual checks of electrical leads and plugs, evidence of PAT testing, and key fire safety controls. Inspect the status of fire extinguishers and blankets, smoke and heat alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and records of weekly testing. Review emergency lighting types and locations, door latching and fit, keyless exit access, and clear exit routes. Confirm guest welcome information includes fire procedures, that the fire risk assessment is available, and the responsible person is recorded for transparency and compliance.
by Nick Corbin, from the Community
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SMS Fire Safety Checklist Draft

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