fire extinguisher monthly check sheet – user department - UCL

A suitable 'Departmental Responsible Person' should ensure that a regularly check (at least once a month may be more frequent in Student Residences et...

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UCL Fire Technical Note - TN026

Fire Safety Technical Guide

FIRE EXTINGUISHER MONTHLY CHECK SHEET – USER DEPARTMENT 1.

Generally, fire extinguishers are only tested and inspected annually by a Service Engineer. Therefore, any damage or problems may leave the extinguisher unserviceable for some considerable time before being rectified. This then becomes a potential life safety issue.

2.

A suitable ‘Departmental Responsible Person’ should ensure that a regularly check (at least once a month may be more frequent in Student Residences etc) of the fire extinguishers in the building or their area of responsibility is undertaken. This visual inspection will ensure that the equipment is serviceable, available for use and unobstructed. Reporting promptly any suspected defects or malicious discharges to the UCL Fire Safety Staff, so that a Service Engineer can attend site to rectify as soon as reasonably practical. A visual inspection should look at the following:

3.

1.

Are the extinguishers located on the Fire Point/Wall Bracket - unit not missing or moved?

2.

Are there signs of accidental or malicious discharge, or unit having been used?

3.

Are the Safety Pins or Tamper Seals disturbed, missing or broken?

4.

Are there any visual defects (i.e. dents, corroded body or leaking)?

5.

Are they unobstructed & visible, with their operating instructions facing outwards?

6.

Are the indicator gages (where fitted) in the Green segment (if in Red - call Engineer)?

Record the type & number of extinguishers at each ‘Fire Point’ (collection of fire extinguishers possibly located with a fire alarm break glass point with a fire action notice) below:

RECORD OF INSPECTION Type of Fire Extinguisher:

Water / Mist Extinguishers

Hose Reel

Foam Extinguishers

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Dry Powder

Fire Blanket

Numbers of Extinguishers:

4.

Carry out a weekly / monthly inspection and then initial & date the form below, keeping it in a safe place, note any remedial action taken (by whom & when): Month/Year

Signature

Month/Year

Signature

Month/Year

Signature

Month/Year

Signature

COP

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date Last Amended: Jan 15 1. Issued by the - Fire Safety Manager, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT.