Building & Property
Monthly Fire Safety Inspection Checklist
Monthly fire safety inspection checklist for buildings and workplaces. Helps ensure compliance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and state fire safety regulations, and supports the Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) process.
32 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| Building Name / Address | ___________________________ | |
| Inspection Date | ___________________________ | |
| Inspector Name | ___________________________ | |
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS | ||
| All fire extinguishers present and in designated locations | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Extinguisher pressure gauges in green zone | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Extinguisher seals and tamper indicators intact | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Annual service tag current (within 12 months) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Extinguishers accessible — no obstructions within 1 m | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Extinguisher signage legible | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| FIRE HOSE REELS | ||
| Hose reels accessible — no storage blocking | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hose is intact with no cracks, kinks or leaks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hose reel swings freely through 180° | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Nozzle fitted and in good condition | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Annual service tag current | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| EXIT & EMERGENCY LIGHTING | ||
| All exit signs illuminated (including battery backup) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| All emergency lights illuminate on simulated power failure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No exit signs blocked, obscured or repositioned | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| FIRE DOORS & EXITS | ||
| All fire doors close fully and latch when released | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No fire doors wedged open or obstructed | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| All exit paths clear of obstructions | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Exit door hardware operational — no tools needed to open | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| SMOKE DETECTION & ALARMS | ||
| All smoke detectors have green indicator lights | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No smoke detectors covered, removed or tampered with | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fire alarm panel shows no fault or isolate indicators | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| SPRINKLER SYSTEM (if installed) | ||
| Sprinkler control valve in open (up) position | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No sprinkler heads damaged, painted or obstructed | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Sprinkler pump control panel normal — no faults | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| GENERAL | ||
| Fire safety equipment stored in correct locations per fire plan | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No new fire hazards identified during inspection | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Defects or items requiring attention (describe) | ___________________________ | |
| Action taken or maintenance request raised | ___________________________ | |
| Inspector Signature | ___________________________ | |