Routine Inspection
Ensuring Continuous Fire Safety Compliance
Routine inspections of your fire safety systems and building infrastructure are essential for early detection of potential issues. This ensure that all components are operational, compliant, and capable of protecting your property as intended.
Simple In-house checks should always be performed by a competent person – often a fire warden/ Safety Officer. All inspections should be added to a logbook or online database.
- All equipment is in the correct position
- All equipment is unobstructed and visible
- The operating instructions of all equipment are clean and legible and face outwards
- Equipment has not been operated and is not obviously damaged or missing parts
- The reading of any pressure gauge or indicator fitted to an extinguisher is within operational and safety limits
- The seals and tamper indicators of each extinguisher/equipment are not broken or missing
- A manual call point should be operated during normal working hours to confirm that a fire alarm signal is processed, alarm sounders activated and a fire alarm signal is correctly received at any Alarm Receiving Centre used
- The weekly test should take place at the same time each week and occupants are instructed to report any poor audibility of the alarm signal.
- Where some employees work only outside ‘normal’ hours, an additional test(s) should be carried out at least once a month to ensure familiarity with the signals
- A different manual call point should be used every time, so that each is tested in rotation over a prolonged period
FAQ About thse Service
Routine inspections ensure fire safety equipment is functioning correctly and compliance with safety regulations is maintained.
Routine fire inspections should be conducted at least annually, or more frequently if required by regulations.
Inspections typically check fire alarms, smoke detectors, extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and clear escape routes.
Certified fire safety professionals should perform these inspections to ensure thoroughness and compliance.
