Weekly Checks
- Does testing a manual call point send a signal to the indicator panel?
- Did staff and other people hear the fire alarm?
- Did any auxiliary items operate correctly? Door holder release units, fire curtains, automatic opening vents, link to alarm receiving centre etc.
- Do all visual alarms and/or vibrating alarms and pagers (as applicable) work? Do voice alarm systems work correctly and was the message understood?
Fire Fighting Equipment
- Is all equipment in good condition?
- Are all safety tags intact?
- Are Extinguishers on brackets or stands?
Emergency/Escape Lighting
- Are charging indicators (if fitted) visible?
Escape Routes
- Do all emergency fastening devices to fire exits (push bars and pads, etc.) work correctly?
- Are external routes clear and safe?
Monthly Checks
Emergency/Escape Lighting
- Do all luminaires and illuminated exit signs function correctly when tested?
- Have all Emergency Generators been tested (1 Hour)
Fire Fighting Equipment
- Is the pressure in ‘stored pressure’ fire extinguishers correct?
Escape Routes
- Do all electronic release mechanisms on escape doors work correctly? Do they ‘fail safe’ in the open position?
- Do all automatic opening doors on escape routes ‘fail safe’ in the open position?
- Are fire door seals and self-closing devices in good condition?
- Do all roller shutters provided for fire compartmentation work correctly?
- Are external escape stairs safe?
- Do all internal self-closing fire doors work correctly?
