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Fire Safety Premises Inspection Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This universal checklist supports a thorough fire safety inspection of any workplace premises, helping you meet the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Health and Safety Executive’s Introduction to fire safety guidance.

It covers all ten safety dimensions – from authorisation and competence through to emergency preparedness and completion – ensuring a holistic approach to fire risk management across offices, factories, warehouses, retail outlets, care homes and any other environment.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑use fire safety inspections before a new shift or activity begins
  • Periodic audits to verify ongoing compliance and maintenance of fire protection measures
  • Post‑incident reviews to identify gaps and implement corrective actions

How to use: walk the premises, answer each Yes/No/N/A question, record any non‑compliance, assign corrective actions and sign off when all items are satisfied. The checklist can be printed or used digitally.

Compliant with: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and supporting HSE guidance on fire safety management.

By completing this checklist you demonstrate due diligence, support insurance requirements, and create a record for auditors. It also helps identify hidden fire hazards and ensures that control measures are maintained to protect people, property and business continuity across all operational areas.

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Checks covered in this Fire Safety Premises Inspection checklist

This Fire Safety Premises Inspection safety checklist template covers 31 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a current fire risk assessment been completed and reviewed?
2Is the fire risk assessment signed by a responsible person?
3Are fire safety plans, evacuation diagrams and signage up to date and displayed?
4Are all occupants trained in fire safety procedures and evacuation routes?
5Have fire wardens received appropriate training and refresher courses?
6Are fire wardens or designated safety personnel identified and briefed?
7Are all escape routes and exits clearly marked and unobstructed?
8Are fire doors functional, self‑closing and kept closed?
9Is emergency lighting operational in escape routes?
10Is adequate ventilation provided to reduce smoke or flammable gas accumulation?
11Is adequate housekeeping maintained to minimise fire fuel?
12Are sources of ignition (e.g., hot work equipment) controlled or isolated?
13Is a hot work permit required and obtained for any welding, cutting or similar activities?
14Are flammable liquids or gases stored in designated, labelled containers?
15Are fire detection and alarm systems inspected and serviced as required?
16Are automatic fire suppression systems (e.g., sprinklers) inspected and maintained?
17Are portable fire extinguishers provided, correctly type‑rated and inspected?
18Are hazardous substances assessed under COSHH and stored safely?
19Are combustible waste materials stored in designated containers away from ignition sources?
20Is appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., fire‑resistant clothing) available where needed?
21Is fire‑resistant PPE inspected regularly for damage?
22Are fire blankets or suppression systems installed where required?
23Are clear signage and fire action notices displayed?
24Are fire doors kept closed and not propped open?
25Is a tested fire evacuation drill schedule in place?
26Are emergency contact numbers and fire service details posted?
27Is fire alarm sound level regularly tested?
28Is first‑aid provision adequate for fire‑related injuries?
29Are inspection findings recorded and corrective actions assigned?
30Have all identified fire safety deficiencies been rectified?
31Has a final sign‑off been completed by a responsible person?

Frequently asked questions

Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

Yes — completely free. Customise any checklist to your workplace and download a professional, print-ready PDF in minutes. No paywall, and no signup required for guests.

What format do the safety checklists download in?

Checklists download as a professional PDF, ready to print and complete on-site — each question has clear Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space. You choose portrait or landscape at download. Word and spreadsheet formats are being added.

Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Add your own questions, edit or remove any of the pre-written ones, and reorder them to suit your site, task or inspection before you download.

Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

Yes. The checklists are written around UK health and safety good practice and HSE guidance, and are suitable for inspections, audits, toolbox checks and routine workplace monitoring.

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Can I add my company logo and branding to the checklist?

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How do I complete the checklist once it is downloaded?

The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

We are building specialist checklists across a wide range of subjects and industries — fire safety, workplace inspections, equipment and machinery checks, site inductions, vehicle checks, PPE, first aid and more. Browse by category to find the right one.

How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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