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Communal Area Health and Safety Audit with Fire Checks

by Tim Lewry, from the Community

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Use this communal area and estate audit checklist to assess health, safety, and fire risks across shared spaces. It guides external and internal inspections for slip and trip hazards, obstructions in escape routes, condition of banisters and stairs, emergency lighting function, fire alarm status, detector heads, smoke vents and AOVs, and the integrity of fire doors, frames, glazing, and self-closers. It also covers vegetation overgrowth, vermin activity, and general repairs, helping property managers document issues, take action, and maintain compliance.

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Communal Area Health and Safety Audit with Fire Checks

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