SECTION ONE UPRN Address 1 (block name and/or street number) Address 2 (flat numbers) Address 3 (street) Address 4 (area) Postcode Date of inspection Suggested review date Fire Risk Assessor Property Designation Building Description i. means of escape ii. purpose blt iii. no of flats, staircases,storeys iv. no of entrances v. lifts vi. stepped/level access vii. storage Building Construction i. approx. age ii. building structure iii. cladding iv. floors v. walls vi. roof Extent of common areas (please describe common areas assessed) WHITEBECK COURT MOORWAY DRIVE CHARLESTOWN MANCHESTER M9 7HR 15/05/2014 30/05/2015 SIMON ROFFEY OTHER (PLEASE DESCRIBE BELOW) - COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS 2011 - A RENOVATED FROM DISUSED 16 STOREY GENERAL NEEDS BLOCK OF FLATS USED AS AN EXTRA CARE BLOCK OF FLATS FOR THE OVER 60'S & NEW BUILD COMMUNITY BASE. 91 TOTAL NUMBER APARTMENTS. THERE IS ONE PROTECTED ESCAPE STAIRWELL. THE GROUND FLOOR IS THE OFFICE / COMMUNITY / KITCHEN / SHOP / PLANT AREAS. LEVEL 1 IS PRINCIPALLY RESIDENTIAL (5 FLATS), HOWEVER WITH ONE FLAT AS AN OFFICE / STAFF OR VISITOR SLEEPOVER FACILITY. LEVELS 2 TO 15 ARE RESIDENTIAL (6 FLATS PER FLOOR), LEVEL 16 IS THE "SKY LOUNGE" / PLANT AREAS & 2 NO. FLATS. ON THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL THERE IS ON MAIN ENTRANCE, THREE OTHER FIRE EXIT DOOR (2 FROM COMMUNITY AREA, ONE FROM KITCHEN) AND A SEPARATE FIRE EXIT FROM THE MAIN ESCAPE STAIRWELL. THERE ARE TWO LIFTS; ONE AS A FIREMAN'S LIFT WITH CONTROL KEY. THERE IS LEVEL ACCESS TO GROUND FLOOR. MOBILITY SCOOTER STORE ON GROUND FLOOR LEVEL. ORIGINAL BUILD AGE FOR THE BLOCK APPROX 1960'S. FULLY RENOVATED WITH NEW BUILD AREAS IN 2009-2011. ORIGINAL REINFORCED CONCRETE AND STEEL FRAME WITH INTERNAL WALLS AS BLOCK OR PLASTERBOARD. NEW EXTERNAL CLADDING AS PART OF RENOVATION. ON 16 LEVELS. THERE IS A FLAT ROOF AREA OUTSIDE OF THE SKY LOUNGE. GROUND FLOOR COMMUNITY AREA AND PLANT ROOMS. ESCAPE STAIRWELL. CIRCULATION AREAS ON RESIDENTIAL LEVELS. ON LEVEL 16; SKY LOUNGE, PLANT ROOMS AND CORRIDOR TO 2 NO. FLATS. Areas of the building to which access was not available THE FLAT ROOF ON LEVELS 16 & 1. INDIVIDUAL FLATS. s of any onsite management (if known) Person consulted during the fire risk assessment (if any) Person managing fire safety in the premises (and position in Company) Number of residents (if known) Number of employees (if known) Number of visitors (if known) THERE IS ONSITE MANAGEMENT 24 HOURS A DAY. A FACILITIES MANAGER AND A CARETAKING TEAM. THERE IS AN OFFICE. THERE IS A WARDEN CALL SYSTEM LINKING COMMUNITY AREAS & FLATS TO SITE MANAGEMENT. JOHN ALLAN (FACILITIES MANAGER) JOHN ALLAN (FACILITIES MANAGER) & TONY BUDGET (CARETAKING MANAGER). HOWEVER SPECIFIC FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT ROLE DELEGATED TO SIMON ROFFEY (ASBESTOS & FIRE SURVEYOR) FULL OCCUPATION OF FLATS. 6 NO. NORTHWARDS. HOWEVER; KITCHEN STAFF (3), CARE WATCH (ROVING 25) & DAY CARE (ROVING 40). 1 SHOPKEEPER, 1 GROUND FLOOR MEETINGS & SKY LOUNGE EVENT; MAXIMUM 50. PLUS ANY LEGITIMATE VISITORS TO RESIDENTS
People who are especially at risk RESIDENTS (WITH VARYING LEVELS OF MOBILITY), EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, LONE WORKERS AND VISITORS TO THE BUILDING Any other relevant information (Signs of arson, previous fires etc) SINCE THE LAST ASSESSMENT THERE HAS BEEN ONE NO. COMMON AREA ACTIVATIONS - KITCHEN SMOKE ALSO ISOLATED NO. OF FALSE "TOAST" TYPE ACTIVATIONS WITHIN FLATS - THOSE WERE ATTENDED TO BY CALL CHALLENGE ON SITE & THE FIRE SERVICE DID NOT ATTEND. NO REPORTED EXTERNAL VANDALISM. This was a type 1 common area non destructive assessment as per fire safety in purpose built blocks of flats.
SECTION TWO Hazard Identification - House keeping 1 Are combustibles separated from ignition sources? ON THIS OCCASION NO VISIBLE BREACHES NOTED. 2 Is unnecessary storage of combustible materials / NO LOOSE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS NOTED ON THIS OCCASION waste avoided? 3 Are hazardous materials stored appropriately? NO NO INAPPROPRIATE STORAGE NOTED Hazard Identification - Arson 4 Are premises secure against arson by outsiders? (Please state how - electro-magnetic lock, keypad, Yale lock etc) ACCESS CONTROL. SITE SECURITY. FENCED PERIMETER. 5 Are bins secured and stored in a suitable location? (Please state bin type, location, if and how it is secured) WHEELIE BIN IN SECURE AREA TO BACK OF KITCHEN OR WITHIN THE MAIN BIN STORE. 6 Is fire load close to the premises minimised? NO EXCESSIVE FIRE LOAD NOTED Hazard Identification - Any Other Issues? 7 Are all other hazards deemed satisfactory? Consider: Smoking Lightning protection Hazards from contractors (DLO and external) e.g. permits to work, hot work Other Means of Escape 8 Is the evacuation policy ('stay put' or 'total evacuation') suitable for this premises? (Please state current evacuation policy and comment on adequacy) NO EVIDENCE OF ILLICIT SMOKING WERE IDENTIFIED. LIGHTNING PROTECTION REPORTED PRESENT. TOTAL EVACUATION APPLIES TO ALL PARTS OF THE BUILDING OTHER THAN FLATS. THE POLICY FOR FLATS IS STAY PUT - MEANING THAT OCCUPANTS IN FLATS HAVE THE OPTION TO REMAIN IN THEIR FLAT IN THE EVENT OF FIRE IN THE BUILDING - HOWEVER THEY SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO EVACUATE IF THE FIRE IS WITHIN THEIR FLAT, THEY FEEL UNSAFE AT ANYTIME FROM A FIRE ELSEWHERE IN THE BUILDING OR IF THE ALARM ACTIVATES IN THEIR ZONE. CURRENTLY THE COMMON AREA ALARM IS NOT DESIGNED TO ALERT OCCUPANTS IN FLATS - SEE Q30. OCCUPANTS WHO HAVE DIFFICULTLY SELF-EVACUATING SHOULD BE ASSISTED IN DEVELOPING A PEEP - SEE Q59
9 Is escape route design deemed satisfactory? (Consider current design codes) 10 Is the escape route adequately protected? (Consider lobby protection to staircase, if needed) NO M 5,7 MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL AT INITIAL DESIGN STAGE A DESIGNATED REFUGE SPACE WAS OMITTED FROM THE STAIRCASE DESIGN OF THE 16TH FLOOR SKY LOUNGE. AN ALTERNATIVE REFUGE HAS BEEN PROVIDED ON THE RESIDENTIAL CORRIDOR ON THE 16TH FLOOR WHICH IS DEEMED ACCEPTABLE FOR DAY TO DAY USAGE. SHOULD ANY EVENTS TAKE PLACE IN THE SKY LOUNGE A RISK ASSESSMENT IS RECOMMENDED AND THIS SHOULD CONSIDER THE ADEQUATE PROVISION OF REFUGE FOR DISABLED OCCUPANTS. SINCE THE LAST ASSESSMENTS THIS SITUATION HAS NOT CHANGED - REVIEW AT NEXT ASSESSMENT STAIRCASE IS ADEQUATELY LOBBY PROTECTED THROUGHOUT ITS HEIGHT. ALL ESCAPE ROUTES SEEM TO BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED. 11 Are doors on escape routes easily opened? BY OBSERVATION READILY OPENABLE 12 Are escape routes clear and unobstructed? ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT NOTED CLEAR. THE MOBILITY SCOOTER WAS FULL - NO SCOOTERS NOTED PARKED UP IN THE COMMON AREAS 13 Are escape routes separated where appropriate? ADEQUATE 14 Are corridors sub-divided where appropriate? SUB DIVIDED ON THE 16TH FLOOR LEVEL AND AS NECESSARY ELSEWHERE 15 Are floors free from slipping/tripping hazards? NO TRIP HAZARDS NOTED 16 Do escape routes lead to a place of safety? 8, 9, 25, 26 EXTERNAL EGRESS VIA MAIN STAIRS AND ALL GROUND FLOOR AREAS - LEADS TO LEVEL AREAS WHICH ALLOW MOVEMENT AWAY FROM THE BUILDING.
17 Are the stairs and/or lobbies provided with adequate ventilation? (If considered satisfactory, please state provision) 10, 11, 12, 59 AOV'S PER RESIDENTIAL LEVEL (IN THE RESIDENTIAL CORRIDORS) & ALSO AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRWELL. VENTILATED MOBILITY SCOOTER ROOM 18 Are all other MOE issues deemed satisfactory? [1] 13 MEANS OF ESCAPE MUSTER POINT HAS BEEN SITED TO THE FRONT TO THE BUILDING. FIRE DRILLS HAVE TAKEN PLACE NO REPORTED NEED TO MOVE THE LOCATION OF THE SIGN. 19 Are all other MOE issues deemed satisfactory? [2] THE FACILITIES MANAGER REPORTED THAT THE FIRE EXIT FROM THE STAIRWELL IS NO LONGER BEING USED A PUBLIC THOROUGHFARE AND CASES OF THE EXIT DOOR BEING LEFT OPEN HAS STOPPED SINCE THE INTRODUCTION OF A LOCAL ALARM ON THE ACCESS DOOR (ACTIVATED WHEN OPENED) TO THE FINAL EXIT CORRIDOR. 20 Are all other MOE issues deemed satisfactory? [3] Flat entrance doors 21a Are flat entrance doors or doors / frames appropriately fire rated? 21b Are fire rated flat entrance doors in good condition - not in need of repair? 21c Is all glazing to flat entrance doors appropriately fire rated? 21d Are fan lights above flat entrance doors appropriately fire rated? 21e Are side panels to flat entrance doors appropriately fire rated? 21f Are flat entrance doors fitted with adequate selfclosing devices? (From sample inspection) 21g Are flat entrance doors fitted with intumescent strips and cold smoke seals? (From sample inspection) 21h Are letterboxes satisfactory? (State only if missing, damaged or upvc) 21i Are all other flat entrance door issues satisfactory? Other fire doors [refuse chute, storage, electrical, lobby doors etc] 22a Are all other fire doors and/or frames appropriately fire rated? 22b Are all other fire rated fire doors in good condition - and not in need of repair? 22c Is all glazing to other fire doors appropriately fire rated? 58 FD30S DOORS SPECIFIED AND FITTED AS PART OF REFURBISHMENT FLAT 2 THE DOOR FRAME DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPAIRED SELF CLOSERS SPECIFIED AND FITTED AS PART OF REFURBISHMENT. 58 FD30S DOORS SPECIFIED AND FITTED AS PART OF REFURBISHMENT 58 FD30S DOORS SPECIFIED AND FITTED AS PART OF REFURBISHMENT FD30S / FD60S DOORS SPECIFIED AND FITTED AS PART OF REFURBISHMENT REPAIR FIRE DOOR /FRAME 1 NO NOTED DAMAGE ON THIS OCCASION 30 BY VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY. GLAZING IS KITE MARKED.
22d Are fan lights above other fire doors appropriately fire rated? 22e Are side panels to other fire doors appropriately fire rated?
22f Are intumescent strips and smoke seals provided to other fire doors? 22g Are self-closing devices on other fire doors adequate? (Where appropriate) 22h Are other fire doors adequate otherwise? (Ironmongery, hold open hooks etc) Emergency Escape Lighting 23 If emergency lighting is provided, is it in good working order? 24 If emergency lighting is provided, is coverage sufficient? (Internal and external) 25 If EL not provided, is borrowed/artificial lighting sufficient for escape? (Internal and external) Signage 26 Is there adequate provision of fire safety signs and notices? (Consider directional, exits, stairs, fire action notices, fire equipment and 'do not use lift' signage) 27 Is fire door signage adequate? (Consider 'Fire door keep shut' and 'Fire door keep locked shut' signage) 29 56, 57 MEANS OF ESCAPE A LOT OF ASSISTED OPERATION AND AUTOMATED SELF CLOSE DEVICES TO DOORS ALONG ESCAPE ROUTES. FACILITIES MANAGER REPORTED THAT THEY WORK AS INTENDED. 21, 42, 43 SIGNAGE BY OBSERVATION ONLY. THIS WOULD APPEAR TO BE THE CASE; LIGHTING AT CHANGE OF LEVEL ON THE STAIRWELL. THERE IS EXTERNAL LIGHTING. FIRE DOOR KEEP SHUT SIGNS HAVE BEEN PUT ON THE PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED GROUND FLOOR COMMON AND UTILITY AREAS. 28 Are signs clearly visible? Common Fire Detection and Alarm 29 If AFD and/or alarm system is installed, is it in good 22, 23 REPORTED AS IN GOOD ORDER; SUBJECT TO ONGOING MAINTENANCE working order? 30 If installed, is the AFD and/or manual alarm adequate? NO M AFD AND ALARM AS SUCH THE CURRENT SYSTEM SHOULD SUBJECT TO ONGOING REVIEW WITH MANAGEMENT - FURTHER REVIEW AN NEXT ASSESSMENT. THIS SYSTEM IS REPORTED AS L4 FOR COMMON AREAS AND GRADE D LD2 WITHIN FLATS. SYSTEMS NOT INTERLINKED. THE COMMON L4 SYSTEM DOES NOT ALARM IN THE RESIDENTIAL CORRIDORS HOWEVER NOTIFIES THE ONSITE WARDEN & AUTO DIALS OUT WITH NO TIME DELAY. POST REFURBISHMENT SAVILLS (NORTHWARDS RETAINED FIRE CONSULTANTS) WERE CONSULTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT FOR A BUILDING OF THIS TYPE AN L2 STANDARD SYSTEM (WITH HEAT DETECTORS INTERNALLY INSIDE THE FLAT ENTRANCE DOORS) AND ALARM TO ACTIVATE IN THE ZONE OF DETECTION ONLY - SUBJECT TO ONGOING MANAGEMENT REVIEW.
31 If not installed, are the premises deemed safe without a common fire detection and alarm system? Limiting Fire Spread 32 Is the level of compartmentation adequate? (Special consideration should be given to converted or non 'purpose built' premises) 33 Are risers (shafts, ducts and cupboards) in the common area appropriately enclosed and/or firestopped? THIS WOULD APPEAR TO BE THE CASE. EVIDENCED BY PHOTOGRAPHS OF COMPARTMENTATION AT SIGN OFF STAGE BY BUILDING CONTROL. THIS WOULD APPEAR TO BE THE CASE. EVIDENCED BY PHOTOGRAPHS OF COMPARTMENTATION AT SIGN OFF STAGE BY BUILDING CONTROL. STRIPS AND SMOKE SEALS NOTED TO NEW ACCESS DOORS 34 Is compartmentation maintained in the roofspace?
35 Are electrics enclosed in fire rated construction? (Where necessary) 36 Is compartmentation maintained at electrical meter cupboards in flat walls? (State only where identified as being inadequate) 37 If required, are dampers provided? (Base of refuse chute, ductwork etc) DAMPERS REPORTED PRESENT WITHIN GROUND FLOOR VENTILATION; DISCUSSION WITH BUILDING CONTROL PRE HANDOVER. 38 Are wall and ceiling linings appropriate to limit fire spread? 39 Are soft furnishings in common areas appropriate to limit fire spread/growth? 40 Are all other fire spread/compartmentation issues satisfactory? 41 Are all other fire spread/compartmentation issues satisfactory? Fire Fighting 42 Is there reasonable access for the Fire Service? Adequate hard-standing and turning circles Floor layouts Service controls Access to the riser Identifiable entry point 43 Is there adequate provision for the Fire Service? Override switch Water supply Dry risers Fire-fighting lobbies and lift etc 44 Are all other fire fighting issues deemed satisfactory? Consider: Provision, accessibility & condition of portable fire extinguishers Provision & condition of other fire extinguishing systems Dry / wet risers in good order? 46 51 A REASONABLE QUANTITY OF NEW SOFT FURNISHING NOTED. LABELS INDICATE FIRE RATING Any Other Information 45 Are all issues deemed satisfactory? [1] 46 Are all issues deemed satisfactory? [2] 47 Are all issues deemed satisfactory? [3] 37 MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL EMERGENCY SERVICES BAY TO FRONT OF BLOCK. LOCAL STATION HAS KEY FOB ACCESS TO THE MAIN FRONT DOORS. REQUIREMENT FOR FLOOR LAYOUTS / SERVICES CONTROLS AND ACCESS TO RISERS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED BY LIAISON WITH THE FIRE SERVICE. AS A RESULT OF OBSERVATION BY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND THE FIRE SERVICE THE MARKED NO PARKING AREA TO THE FRONT OF THE BLOCK HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND PART OF ONE SIDE OF THE ACCESS ROAD IS NOW DOUBLE YELLOW LINED TO ALLOW FOR IMPROVED EMERGENCY SERVICES ACCESS. A FIRE BOX HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN THE ENTRANCE FOYER ACCESS BY COMMON KEY; CONTENTS ARE OCCUPANCY INFORMATION ETC. M 38, 39, 40 41, 35, 19 DRY RISER INLET HAD BEEN MOVED TO A NEW EXTERNAL LOCATION. THERE IS A DRY RISER FROM LEVEL 1 TO 16. OVERRIDE SWITCH FOR FIREMAN'S LIFT. THE FIRE SERVICE HAVE ATTENDED FOR FAMILIARISATION VISITS TO THE BLOCK. THERE ARE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS PROVIDED TO COMMON AREAS. A DRY RISER IS PRESENT TO LEVELS 1 TO 16. ALSO A SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO COMMON / PLANT AREAS AND FLATS.
SECTION THREE Electrical 48 Is fixed installation testing carried out (five yearly)? FUTURE TESTING CONTROLLED BY THE ME TEAM, HENDHAM VALE OFFICES, PARK VALE WAY, MANCHESTER, M8 0AD. REPORTED AS BEING PLANNED IN. 49 Is PAT testing in common areas carried out (annually)? 27, 28 MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN USE IN COMMON AREAS IS REPORTED AS PAT TESTED AND WITHIN REINSPECTION INTERVAL. 50 Is there a policy for personal electrical appliances? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL SUCH A POLICY ON PORTABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT EXISTS 51 Is the use of adapters and leads limited? NONE NOTED IN USE ON THIS OCCASION Cooking 52 Are filters changed and ductwork cleaned? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL THIS IS A NEW BUILDING. COOKING FILTERS AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. MAINTENANCE REGIMES REPORTED AS CONFIRMED IN PLACE. 53 Are suitable extinguishing appliances available? 31, 32, 33, 34 OTHER PROXIMITY OF SPRINKLER HEAD IN KITCHEN CEILING TO THE DEEP FAT FRYER HAS BEEN QUERIED AND CONFIRMED WITH THE M & E TEAM - AS PER SPEC. OTHERWISE WET CHEMICAL AND FOAM EXTINGUISHER AVAILABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. THE SCREEN BETWEEN KITCHEN / DINING IS REPORTED AS FIRE RATED AND DROP DOWN IN EVENT OF ACTIVATION OF AFD Heating 54 Is the use of portable heaters regarded as safe? NONE NOTED IN USE. 55 Are fixed heating systems maintained (annually)? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL FIXED HEATING SYSTEMS, FUTURE TESTING CONTROLLED BY THE M&E TEAM, HENDHAM VALE OFFICES, PARK VALE WAY, MANCHESTER, M8 0AD. MAINTENANCE REGIMES REPORTED AS CONFIRMED IN PLACE. Management Procedures 56 Are there appropriate procedures in place in the event of fire and are these documented? 57 Are there suitable arrangements for calling the Fire Service, meeting them on arrival and providing relevant information? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL THERE IS A FIRE STRATEGY DOCUMENT IN PLACE. JOINT WORKING ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES WITH CARE WATCH & CARE PARTNERING AGENCIES REPORTED AS AGREED. CONTROL PANEL RESET / MANAGEMENT LIMITED TO THE FACILITIES MANAGER & 2 NO. SHELTERED SCHEME MANAGERS - OUT OF HOURS RESET REQUIRED CARE WATCH ADVISED TO CONTACT CALL CENTRE ON 03000 123 123, FOR RESET BY COMPETENT ENGINEER.. MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL THERE IS A FIRE STRATEGY DOCUMENT IN PLACE. JOINT WORKING ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES WITH CARE WATCH & CARE PARTNERING AGENCIES HAVE BEEN AGREED. 58 Are there suitable fire assembly points? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL MUSTER POINT TO FRONT OF BUILDING; CONSIDERED REASONABLE FOR THE TIME BEING.
59 Are there adequate procedures in place for the evacuation of disabled people who are likely to be present? 60 Are staff nominated and trained on the use of fire extinguishing appliances? 61 Are staff nominated and trained to assist in evacuation? 62 Is there appropriate liaison with the local Fire and Rescue Service? 63 Are daily checks carried out? (control and indicating equipment normal, extinguishers in place and visible, lighting working, fire doors (frames/seals/closing), fastenings, final exits and escape routes clear) THERE ARE MEASURES IN PLACE FOR ASSESSMENT AND RECORDING OF THE RESIDENT'S ABILITY TO SELF EVACUATE. PEEPS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED AS REQUIRED. RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED IN A BOX ON THE WALL IN THE ENTRANCE FOYER. DISABLED AND ELDERLY VISITORS DO VISIT THE GROUND FLOOR DAY CENTRE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS - THERE ARE CARE STAFF PRESENT TO ATTEND OR ASSIST WITH THEIR EVACUATION IF REQUIRED. THIS HAS BEEN TESTED BY FIRE DRILL. FORMAL EVENTS IN THE SKY LOUNGE ARE NOTIFIED TO THE SITE MANAGEMENT SO THAT AN ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF ABILITY TO SELF EVACUATE CAN BE CARRIED OUT ; THERE IS A REFUGE AREA ON THE TOP FLOOR FLAT CORRIDOR FOR USE IF REQUIRED. M MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL NORTHWARDS STAFF & THE FACILITIES MANAGER HAS RECEIVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING IN JULY 2012. MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL STAFF ARE NOMINATED. SITE SPECIFIC FIRE SAFETY TRAINING FOR SITE STAFF HAPPENED IN MAY 2011. STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO BE AWARE OF THE FIRE PROCEDURES SPECIFIC TO THEIR ROLE. - "It is not asked or expected that any responsible persons put themselves or others at unnecessary risk Immediate risk assessment of a situation is the responsibility of the person concerned and informed and safe judgement must be exercised at all times" MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL SITE SPECIFIC LIAISON WITH THE FIRE SERVICE HAS HAPPENED. THE LOCAL BRIGADE HAS BEEN INVITED AND ATTENDED THE BLOCK FOR APPROX. 6 NO. FAMILIARISATION VISITS IN 2011/12 FACILITIES MANAGER CONFIRMED THAT SUCH CHECK HAPPEN. THESE ARE COMPLETED TICK LISTS TO CONFIRM THAT.
Training and Drills 64 Do staff receive adequate induction and annual refresher fire safety training? To include fire risks in the premises, fire safety measures in the building, action in the event of a fire and on hearing the alarm, location and use of fire extinguishers, calling the Fire Service. SITE SPECIFIC FIRE SAFETY TRAINING FOR SITE STAFF HAPPENED IN MAY 2012 AFTER THAT POINT ANNUAL REFRESHER TRAINING IS PLANNED. FOR ALL NORTHWARDS STAFF COMPLETION OF A "FIRE SAFETY" FIRE SAFETY E LEARNING TOOL IS NOW MANDATORY EVERY TWO YEARS FOR NORTHWARDS STAFF. CARE WATCH STAFF REPORTED AS HAVING THEIR OWN TRAINING REGIME - THEY ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW THE "NORTHWARDS" SITE FIRE RULE & PROCEDURES 65 Are employees nominated to assist in the event of fire given additional training? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL SITE SPECIFIC FIRE SAFETY TRAINING FOR SITE STAFF HAPPENED IN MAY 2011. 66 Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL THE FACILITIES MANAGER HAS INSTIGATED A REGULAR FIRE DRILL FOR THE COMMON AREAS. Testing and Maintenance 67 Is the fire alarm system tested weekly and periodically serviced? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL WEEKLY ALARM TEST REPORTED IN PLACE. PERIODIC SERVICING NOT DUE YET 68 Is the emergency lighting system tested monthly and MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL MONTHLY EMERGENCY LIGHTING CHECKS REPORTED AS HAPPENING. annually? THERE ARE SITE RECORDS. 69 Are fire extinguishers serviced annually? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL CONFIRMED WITH THE FACILITIES MANAGER. 70 Are rising mains inspected six-monthly and tested annually? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL CONFIRMED WITH THE FACILITIES MANAGER. 71 Is the lightning protection system annually inspected MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL PLANS FOR LIGHTNING PROTECTION INSPECTION AND TEST REPORTED AS and tested? PLANNED. VALIDATE THIS AT NEXT REVIEW. 72 Are all other systems serviced? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL FOR LIFTS & SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INSPECTION AND TEST REPORTED IN (Consider fire-fighting lifts, sprinkler systems) PLACE. SAW SIGHT OF THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM CHECKS Records 73 Is there a log book on the premises? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL CONFIRMED WITH FACILITIES MANAGER. 74 Are fire drills recorded? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL CONFIRMED WITH FACILITIES MANAGER 75 Is fire training recorded? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL REPORTED AS RECORDED AT HEAD OFFICE. 76 Are fire alarm tests recorded? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL CONFIRMED WITH FACILITIES MANAGER. 77 Are emergency lighting tests recorded? MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL CONFIRMED WITH FACILITIES MANAGER 78 Is testing/maintenance of any other fire protection MANAGEMENT/PROCEDURAL CONFIRMED WITH FACILITIES MANAGER systems recorded? Any Other Information 79 Are all issues deemed satisfactory? [1] 80 Are all issues deemed satisfactory? [2] 81 Are all issues deemed satisfactory? [3]
SECTION FOUR Asset Register (The information below is required to compile a register of fire safety equipment) 82a Is there emergency lighting in the building? (If yes please state coverage) 82b Is there common area automatic fire detection and / or alarm (or AOV) in the building? (If yes please state coverage) 82c Are there any fire extinguishers in the building? (If yes please state number, type and location) 82d Are there any fire blankets in the building? (If yes please state number, type and location) 82e Is there a sprinkler system in the building? (Please state coverage) 82f Is there a dry or wet riser in the building? (If yes, please state type and number) SECTION FIVE / REPORTED TO BE IN PLACE. ALL IN STAIRWELL & 3 NO. PER RESIDENTIAL LANDING. NO PLANS AVAILABLE YET. REPORTED TO BE L4 IN COMMON & LD2 WITHIN INDIVIDUAL DWELLINGS. REFER TO FIRE STRATEGY PLANS CO2 OR FOAM ASSORTED COMMUNAL AREAS AND PLANT ROOMS IN THE COMMUNAL KITCHEN. ALL COMMON AREAS / PLANT ROOMS & WITHIN INDIVIDUAL DWELLINGS INLET IN THE GROUND FLOOR LIFT LOBBY. OUTLETS TO LEVELS 1 TO 16 IN THE LIFT LOBBY. Overall Risk Classification of Premises [LOW, NORMAL, HIGH] : A - Immediate, B - within 1 year, C - within two years, D - rolling maintenance programme, M - management or procedura HIGH This fire risk assessment report is part of an appendix and is to be read in conjunction with the main report. It represents Savills understanding for the current building designs and use, the fire strategy and proposed evacuation procedures. It is to provide an assessment of the risk to life from fire and does not address building or property protection or business continuity. The report is not an assurance against risk and is based on the best judgement of the consultant involved. The assessment may rely on information given by others and no liability is accepted for the accuracy of such information. Should any of the buildings (or their operations) change in any way the risk assessments should be updated accordingly. In addition, it is recommended that this fire risk assessment is reviewed at least annually. Each fir risk assessment identifies areas to which access was not available during the inspection. In certain instances we may have made recommendations for further inspection in the report, however as a general guidance we would recommend that the no access areas are inspected as soon as possible.