This document is a fire safety audit checklist for a block or building. It contains 11 sections checking various aspects of fire safety management and prevention. These include fire inspections, electrical safety, heating appliances, means of escape, fire detection systems, firefighting equipment, fire safety signage, and fire brigade access. Department coordinators are to complete the checklist and have it verified by the head of department. Any issues found would require documentation of follow up actions taken. The checklist aims to comprehensively audit fire safety conditions and compliance with safety protocols in the block or building.
This document is a fire safety audit checklist for a block or building. It contains 11 sections checking various aspects of fire safety management and prevention. These include fire inspections, electrical safety, heating appliances, means of escape, fire detection systems, firefighting equipment, fire safety signage, and fire brigade access. Department coordinators are to complete the checklist and have it verified by the head of department. Any issues found would require documentation of follow up actions taken. The checklist aims to comprehensively audit fire safety conditions and compliance with safety protocols in the block or building.
This document is a fire safety audit checklist for a block or building. It contains 11 sections checking various aspects of fire safety management and prevention. These include fire inspections, electrical safety, heating appliances, means of escape, fire detection systems, firefighting equipment, fire safety signage, and fire brigade access. Department coordinators are to complete the checklist and have it verified by the head of department. Any issues found would require documentation of follow up actions taken. The checklist aims to comprehensively audit fire safety conditions and compliance with safety protocols in the block or building.
This document is a fire safety audit checklist for a block or building. It contains 11 sections checking various aspects of fire safety management and prevention. These include fire inspections, electrical safety, heating appliances, means of escape, fire detection systems, firefighting equipment, fire safety signage, and fire brigade access. Department coordinators are to complete the checklist and have it verified by the head of department. Any issues found would require documentation of follow up actions taken. The checklist aims to comprehensively audit fire safety conditions and compliance with safety protocols in the block or building.
Yes No N/A risk Comments Has the fire safety inspection been carried a) out in your block? Based on the inspection report, b) rectification measures are undertaken in your premises ? 2 Fire Prevention — General Yes No N/A risk Comments Is there Availability of consumption record for ensuring that the storage of all types of a) flammable materials are reasonable and properly controlled? Signages for Store Room - storage details displayed in front of the room b) (separate gauze cotton and spirit storage point) Is material Safety data sheet (MSDS) for all store rooms are available (under c) nursing care, office rooms & Equipment rooms) Is all waste regularly collected and placed d) in a safe place ready for collection by housekeeping? Closing down inspection - Prior to leaving the premises, are all areas inspected for e) potential fire and unnecessary equipment turned off? Have all staff received basic fire f) prevention instruction? Do staff understand the need to report g) any potential fire hazards? If any permit-to-work systems are in h) place, are they operated correctly at all times?
Page 1 of 4 Standard Operating Protocol For Fire-safety JIPMER 2017 Ver 4. Jan 2020 3 Fire Prevention — Electrical Safety Yes No N/A Risk Comments Have all electrical systems and equipment in your department were installed and tested as a) per the manufacturer’s instruction manual and electricity standards? Are records regarding regular SOM (schedule of maintenance) for equipments and portable b) appliances are up to date at your work department? Is the use of extension box kept to a c) minimum? All electrical points & wiring are d) concealed/intact & used as per safety standards Are the electrical switch points free of e) overloading? Is electrical equipment (eg light bulbs/fittings f) and any electrical heating appliances) kept well away from combustible materials? g) Is Maintenance/service details of all A/C is available h) Is Maintenance/service details of all electrical equipments( like water heaters/coolers, greasers, etc.) is available 4 Fire Prevention — Heating Appliances & medical oxygen Yes No N/A Risk Comments Are all heating appliances securely fixed in position, suitably guarded and with an a) adequate clear space free of storage of any kind? Is the entire heating installation in working b) condition and serviced properly? Are arrangements for medical oxygen supply c) lines are properly installed with easily accessible location of shut-off valves? Are staffs aware about location of oxygen d) isolation shut off valve at their work premises in each floor 5 Fire Prevention — Means of Escape Yes No N/A Risk Comments Are fire exits of a sufficient number and of sufficient width to enable the individual a) present in any and all areas to evacuate safely? Do all fire exits lead to a place of total b) safety? Are all fire exits doors easily operable from c) the inside / free from obstruction? Are floor and stairway surfaces in good condition and free from tripping and slipping d) hazards, particularly in any external stairs and paths?
Page 2 of 4 Standard Operating Protocol For Fire-safety JIPMER 2017 Ver 4. Jan 2020 Yes No N/A Comments Are floor and stairway surfaces in good condition and free from tripping and slipping e) hazards, particularly in any external stairs and paths? f) Are exit doors in good condition? Do all doors on escape routes open in the g) direction of travel? Are all escape routes clearly and properly h) signed throughout their lengths? Are all escape routes provided with adequate i) lighting at all times of the day and night? Is adequate emergency lighting provided in j) escape route? Have appropriate provisions been made for the safety of persons with special needs, such as k) the young, old or disabled? Especially like ramps, handrails in the staircase etc. Is the Terrace kept open? If locked, location of l) key should be displayed. 6 Fire Prevention — Actions in the Event of Fire Ris Comments Yes No N/A k Are there clearly defined written fire action and emergency evacuation procedures, including a) provision for ensuring that everyone is out of the building? Are all employees fully aware of these b) procedures and their own particular duties and responsibilities in the event of an evacuation? Are suitable "Fire Action" notices prominently c) displayed around the premises? Have appropriate fire staff been appointed to take control in the event of a fire and to d) summon the fire brigade for all fires, no matter how small? Have appropriate arrangements been made for e) dealing with those who are not normally on the premises such as patient waiting area etc.? Are the fire evacuation assembly areas in safe f) locations, clear of the building and away from fire brigade vehicle access and parking? Are emergency evacuation routes and g) procedures checked by carrying out drills at least once per year? 7 Fire Prevention — Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Yes No N/A Comments Can a fire alarm be raised without placing a) anyone in danger? Is the fire alarm system in full working b) condition? Are there sufficient fire alarm call points located c) near to every exit from each floor and from each building?
Page 3 of 4 Standard Operating Protocol For Fire-safety JIPMER 2017 Ver 4. Jan 2020 Yes No N/A Comments Are all alarm call points unobstructed and d) clearly visible for emergency use? 8 Fire Prevention — Portable Fire-fighting Equipment Yes No N/A Risk Comments Is there adequate provision of portable fire a) extinguishers? Are all portable fire extinguishers suitably located, positioned on brackets securely b) fixed to the wall and available for immediate use — not obstructed or hidden? Is there a Comprehensive list of fire c) extinguisher, firefighting equipments & alarm system available in your block Date of list provided by maintaining agency & d) the list updated on (date) 9 Fire Prevention — Notices and Fire Safety Signs Yes No N/A Risk Comments Are sufficient appropriate fire safety notices a) and signs used throughout the premises? Are all fire safety signs throughout the b) premises present, undamaged and clearly visible? 10 Fire Prevention — Fire Service Facilities and Liaison Yes No N/A Risk Comments Is there adequate access to Building set back areas are clear to enable fire brigade a) vehicles to get close enough for fire-fighting and rescue purposes? Are all fire hydrants in the vicinity clearly b) indicated and accessible? 11 Action report Action/ steps taken against the mentioned complaints/ issues (date of letter dispatched regarding the same) – kindly mention to whom the issues were discussed & informed. 1.
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Audit undertaken by (departmental coordinator
name) FSDC
Audit verified by (HOD signature )
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