Fire Safety Inspection Checklist

Who this is for

A fire check that leaves a signed record. Six lists take you through the alarms, the ways out, the extinguishers and blankets, the electrics, the kitchen and the heating; a findings table records what was wrong and who is to fix it, and the sheet is signed and dated.

Householders, landlords of shared or let houses, holiday-let owners, small workplaces, clubs and community halls that need a dated fire check on file.

What this helps you track

• Whether the alarms actually sound, and when they were last tested
• Escape routes that are clear, unlocked and known to everyone
• Extinguishers and blankets that are present, in date and reachable
• The faults found, who is fixing them and by when
• A signed, dated record for the file or the insurer

How to use it

1. Write the premises, the date and the inspector's name at the top.
2. Walk the building with the sheet, room by room, ticking each item that is right.
3. Test what can be tested — press the alarm buttons, open the escape doors, check the extinguisher gauges.
4. Enter every fault in the findings table with the room, who will fix it and the date it must be done by.
5. Sign and date the sheet; on the browser version, download the completed PDF for the file.
6. Book the next check in your calendar and keep this sheet until it has been superseded.

Formats

• Printable PDF (A4 and US Letter)
• Fillable PDF with form fields
• Fill in online, saved in your browser

The printable is laid out inside a box that fits both A4 and US Letter, so the two files are identical and neither one is scaled. The fillable PDF has real form fields. The online version keeps what you enter in your own browser and builds the completed PDF on your device.

How to print

Download the A4 or US Letter file to match the paper in your printer, open it in a PDF reader and print at 100% — not "fit to page", which shrinks the writing space. Both files leave a 14 mm margin, which clears the unprintable edge on home printers. To print the online version with your entries in it, use the Print this sheet button, which prints only the sheet and none of the page around it. More on printing.

Questions

Is this a legal fire risk assessment?

No. What the law requires — and who must do it — differs by country and by the type of building, and a formal assessment may need someone competent to do it. This is a practical check sheet; check the rules where you are.

How often should the alarms be tested?

Follow the instructions for your alarms and any rules that apply to your building. The sheet records when the test was done rather than telling you when it is due.

What do I do with the findings table?

Treat it as a job list. Each line names a fault, a person and a date; the check is not really finished until the lines are closed. Bring open items forward to the next sheet.

Can I use it for a workplace or a hall?

Yes. The lists are general enough for a small premises. If your building has fire doors, emergency lighting or a sprinkler system, add those checks as your own items or use the dedicated logs on this site alongside it.