The assessment will take place in two parts, the first will be to gain evidence of documentation and recordings, which will include: 

• Fixed electrical installation test certificate
• PAT Testing certificate
• Solar Energy Systems
• Policy regarding use of personal electrical appliances

• Fire safety arrangements (full evacuation/stay put/vertical/horizontal)
• Recording of any fires
• PEEPs (personal emergency evacuation plan)
• Recording of routine fire safety inspections

• Staff Induction
• Fire safety induction
• Fire safety training records
• Fire safety training content
• Fire drills and evacuation

• Fire log book (which may show what is required below)
• Weekly and 6 monthly fire alarm checks
• Monthly and annual emergency lighting checks
• Annual inspection of your fire extinguishers
• Annual testing of hose reels (if applicable)
• 6 monthly testing of dry/wet risers (if applicable)
• Weekly test of sprinkler system
• Periodic checks of sprinklers, smoke vents and staircases
• Routine checks of final exit doors / escape routes / extinguishers
• Annual testing of lightning protection system (if applicable)
• Recording of restoration of safety measures

The second part of the assessment will be a walk around of the premises to examine fire safety both internally and externally. This will include but is not limited to: 

• Compartmentalisation
• Travel distances
• Fire safety signage.
• Use of extension leads and adaptors.
• Adequate number of fire extinguishers.
• Housekeeping & storage of combustible materials
• Adequate fire
• Fire
• Fire
• Emergency
• Escape

Once both elements have been completed, a concise report detailing the findings will be supplied with actions for the responsible person to complete within short, medium and longer term timelines.