Site safety template, free to use
Construction phase fire safety checklist
Weekly walk-round checklist against the construction phase fire plan and the Joint Code of Practice.
Print it blank and fill it in on site, or use it as the structure for your own version. No sign-up, no email, no watermark. A competent person must adapt and approve any document before it is used on a real project.
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Construction phase fire safety checklist
Free template from thebuildingsafetyact.com. To be reviewed and approved by a competent person.
Inspection details
| Project / site: | Inspected by: |
| Date: | Areas covered: |
Checklist
| Item | Yes | N/A | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction phase fire safety plan current and displayed | |||
| Escape routes clear, signed and lit | |||
| Fire exits and final exits unobstructed and usable | |||
| Alarm / call points operational and tested this week | |||
| Extinguishers in place, in date and unobstructed | |||
| Assembly point signed and clear | |||
| Hot works permits in force where required, fire watch arranged | |||
| Combustible waste removed; no accumulation | |||
| Flammable and gas stores secure, signed and ventilated | |||
| Temporary electrical installations inspected | |||
| Temporary fire stopping in place as compartmentation progresses | |||
| Fire marshals on site and identifiable | |||
| Site fire plan updated for current phase and layout | |||
| Emergency vehicle access maintained |
Defects found and actions
| Item | Action required | Owner | Due date | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sign-off
| Name: | Signature: |
| Date: |
Free template from thebuildingsafetyact.com. This is a starting template, not professional advice. It must be reviewed, amended and approved by a competent person for the specific task, site and conditions before use. The Building Safety Act site and AI Metric Ltd accept no liability for its use.