Fire Safety Checks Schedule

Escape routes and corridors are completely clear of obstructions

RRO 2005, Art. 14

All fire exit doors open freely — not locked, padlocked, or wedged

RRO 2005, Art. 14

Emergency exit signage is illuminated and clearly legible

BS 5266-1

Assembly point is accessible and clearly signed

RRO 2005, Art. 13

Fire alarm: test one manual call point (rotate each week)

BS 5839-1:2017, Clause 25

Fire alarm panel: check for fault or warning indicators

BS 5839-1:2017

Fire extinguishers: visual inspection of all units

BS 5306-3

Emergency lighting: one-minute function test of all luminaires

BS 5266-1

Fire safety logbook: confirm all weekly tests have been recorded

RRO 2005

Fire doors (high-traffic): full condition inspection

BS 8214 | BS 9999 | Fire Safety Act 2021

Fire alarm: service (Category L systems / high-risk premises)

BS 5839-1:2017

Residential buildings over 11m: quarterly fire door checks in common areas

Fire Safety Act 2021

Fire alarm: full inspection and service by a competent engineer

BS 5839-1:2017, Clause 25.2

Wet risers: wet testing (where applicable)

BS 9990

Fire risk assessment: full review and update

RRO 2005, Art. 9

Fire safety training records: full staff review

RRO 2005, Art. 21

Fire extinguishers: annual service by a competent engineer

BS 5306-3

Emergency lighting: full three-hour duration test

BS 5266-1

Fire doors (low-traffic): full condition inspection

BS 8214 | BS 9999

Sprinkler / suppression systems: annual inspection (where applicable)

BS EN 12845

Fire dampers: annual operational test (where applicable)

BS EN 1366-2

Servicing schedule audit: confirm all contractual services are booked

RRO 2005