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Public Building Assessment

by Wayne Harris, from the Community

Use this public building assessment checklist to inspect facilities for safety and compliance with the Health Act. Review certificates and documentation, occupancy limits, exits and pathways, exit signage and emergency lighting, seating layouts, lighting and electrical safety, fire prevention equipment and smoke control, ventilation and heating clearances, sanitation and amenities, and steps, landings, and guard rails. Record actions and follow up requirements such as letters, reinspections, directions, or prosecution. Tailor the checklist to local regulations and your site.

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Public Building Risk Assessment Report
This Public Building Risk Assessment Report template helps local government officers and facility managers evaluate public venues for safety and regulatory compliance. It covers certification display, occupancy counts, exits and egress, seating layout, steps and landings, electrical and lighting, fire prevention equipment, ventilation, sanitary facilities, kitchens, and temporary structures. Guidance references the Health Public Building Regulations 1992, relevant Australian Standards such as AS 2293 and AS 1668.2, and Building Code of Australia requirements. Use the checklist to record findings, attach photos, log corrective actions, and capture signatures. Export results as PDF, Word, Excel, or web link for reporting and follow-up.
by Corey King, from the Community
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Public Building Health Assessment Report
Use this public building health assessment report to evaluate compliance across key areas of a public venue. Verify certificates and logs, evacuation plans, pest control, and general maintenance. Check exits and egress, signage and lighting, electrical access restrictions, ventilation and heating, sanitary facilities, and fire safety equipment. Inspect seating, aisles, stairs, and railings for safe capacity and access. Capture notes, evidence, risk level, and required follow-up actions, set a next assessment date, and sign off to generate a complete report.
by Health Services, from the Community
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Public Event Health Assessment Report
This public event health assessment report template helps local government and event organizers evaluate safety and compliance at gatherings. Use it to document site layout and emergency egress, first aid facilities, security arrangements, and fire safety controls. Verify generator placement, electrical tagging and protection, and proper storage of flammable liquids. Check sanitation facilities, lighting, and noise controls. Review seating layouts, aisle clearance, and the safety of stairs and raised platforms. Capture required certifications and approvals (e.g., electrical compliance, structures, and public building approvals), record general comments, and obtain acknowledgements and signatures. Ideal for routine, follow-up, or complaint-driven assessments to ensure community health and safe event operations.
by Health Services, from the Community
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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.
by Sophie Jones, from the Community
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