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LHL Fire Safety Checklist

by Kerry Wilkinson, from the Community

Use this practical fire safety audit checklist to assess building and premises compliance. It covers prevention measures such as safe storage of flammables, control of ignition sources, electrical testing and portable heater use; control and containment including extinguisher servicing, fire doors, compartmentation and sprinkler testing; means of escape with clear routes, exit signage, alarms, zone plans and emergency lighting; and procedures for training, drills, PEEPs, visitor management and recordkeeping. Capture findings and actions to improve safety.

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Fire Safety Compliance Checklist
This comprehensive fire safety checklist helps assess building and premises compliance across prevention, control and containment, means of escape, and procedures and training. Verify safe storage of flammables, control of ignition sources, housekeeping, electrical testing, and maintenance. Check extinguishers, fire doors, compartmentation, sprinklers, alarms, emergency lighting, signage, and assembly points. Confirm current risk assessments, written arrangements, defined responsibilities, staff training, drills, visitor briefings, and evacuation plans including PEEPs. Capture photos, notes, corrective actions, and signatures, then export reports for record keeping and continuous improvement.
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Fire Risk Assessment Checklist
This Fire Risk Assessment checklist helps organizations evaluate fire hazards and compliance across their premises. It covers premises details and occupants at risk, electrical ignition sources, smoking controls, arson prevention, heating and cooking risks, housekeeping standards, contractor controls and hot works, and other ignition sources. It assesses means of escape, provisions for people with disabilities (including PEEPs and refuges), and measures to limit fire spread such as compartmentation and dampers. It includes checks for emergency lighting, fire safety signage, alarm and detection systems, portable extinguishers, and hose reels. The template also guides procedures for emergencies, liaison with fire services, staff roles and training (including fire wardens and drills), and testing and maintenance routines for alarms, lighting, extinguishers, and escape routes.
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Fire Risk Assessment Checklist - WSHL
This Fire Risk Assessment checklist helps responsible persons evaluate life safety risks and maintain compliance with UK regulations, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety Act 2021. It covers building and occupancy details, identification of fuel, oxygen, and ignition sources, and control measures such as electrical safety, smoking policies, arson prevention, heating and cooking controls, lightning protection, and good housekeeping. Fire protection measures include escape routes and exits, fire doors, compartmentation, emergency lighting, signage, detection and alarms, and portable firefighting equipment. The checklist supports management procedures for emergency planning, evacuation (including PEEPs), training, drills, and documentation. It also outlines maintenance and testing requirements for alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, doors, escape stairs, lifts, sprinklers, and smoke ventilation. Conclude with risk evaluation and assessor sign-off.
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Premises Fire Risk Assessment Checklist
This Premises Fire Risk Assessment checklist helps responsible persons and facility managers evaluate building fire safety. It covers general information about the building and occupants, identification and control of ignition sources, smoking policies, arson prevention, portable heaters, kitchen safety, and lightning protection. It assesses means of escape, compartmentation, escape lighting, signage, alarms, and fire extinguishing systems. The template also guides management practices, including emergency planning, designated roles, liaison with fire services, training and drills, routine inspections, maintenance, and comprehensive record keeping. Finally, it supports risk rating and recommendations to schedule re-assessments and improve overall fire safety compliance.
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