Fire Safety Inspection Checklist for Real Estate
A comprehensive inspection checklist for assessing fire safety measures across your workplace, covering detection, suppression, evacuation, and prevention systems.
Supports Real Estate Institute compliance, trust account management requirements, and state property legislation documentation.
Complete Checklist
- 1Test all smoke detectors and heat detectors and confirm they are functioningCritical
- 2Inspect fire extinguishers for correct pressure, tags, and accessibilityCritical
- 3Check that fire hose reels are in working offer and accessible
- 4Verify the fire alarm panel shows no faults or error codesCritical
- 5Test the manual call points and confirm they trigger the alarm
- 6Check that all fire doors close fully and latch correctly
- 7Verify that fire exits are clearly signed, illuminated, and unobstructedCritical
- 8Inspect emergency lighting to confirm it activates during a power simulation
- 9Review the evacuation plan and confirm it is displayed in all required locations
- 10Check that the fire hydrant booster connection is accessible and labelled
- 11Inspect electrical switchboards for signs of overheating or damage
- 12Verify that flammable materials are stored correctly away from ignition sources
- 13Check that the kitchen or cooking area has an appropriate fire blanket or system
- 14Review the fire warden roster and confirm all positions are filled
- 15Record the inspection results in the fire safety log and report any deficienciesCritical
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for fire safety in a leased commercial premises?
Responsibility is typically shared between the building owner and the tenant. The owner is usually responsible for maintaining building fire safety systems such as sprinklers, alarms, and emergency lighting. The tenant is responsible for maintaining portable equipment like fire extinguishers, ensuring evacuation plans are current, training staff, and not obstructing fire safety features. Check your lease for specific obligations.
What should a fire evacuation drill include?
A fire evacuation drill should test the alarm activation, warden response, orderly evacuation of all occupants, accounting for all persons at the assembly point, communication between wardens, and interaction with emergency services if appropriate. Debrief after each drill to identify improvements. Record attendance, time to evacuate, and any issues observed. Aim to complete full evacuation within the target time.
How often must fire safety equipment be professionally serviced in Australia?
Fire extinguishers must be serviced every six months by a qualified technician under Australian Standard AS 1851. Fire detection and alarm systems must be inspected and tested monthly, with a comprehensive annual inspection. Fire hose reels require annual servicing. Sprinkler systems have their own maintenance schedule. Building owners or occupiers are responsible for ensuring these maintenance schedules are followed.
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