FIRE INSPECTION
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR?
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
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Life and Safety (Fire) Provisions of the buildings are
inspected and tested.
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General Building Works (Fire Matters Only)
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Building Services and Operational Tests
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Mechanical Ventilation / Air-con Checks
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Fire Protection Systems Check and Operational
Tests*
WHY CHECK?
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Principal Objectives:
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Safety of ALL occupants;
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Reduce number of outbreaks;
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Reduce internal spread of fire;
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Prevent the spread of fire;
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Rapid evacuation of lives in event of a fire.
WHAT TO CHECK?
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Most are to be done FPM and FSM.
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Fire Responsibility is a shared responsibility.
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You need to check, visually, the following items as main
occupier of the place:
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Fire Fighting Appliances - FEs, Hose reels
Fire Escape Routes
Fire Escape Means - doors, smoke stop, signs, e lights
Fire Support System - fire panels
Fire Loading - solvents, paper
Possible sources of ignition
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For each of the following, I would like to you keep
in mind…..
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WHY was this rule made.
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What consequences will this have IF THE
EMERGENCY HAPPENS.
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IN EMERGENCIES, you have only 10 minutes
(max) to clear THE WHOLE BUILDING.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER POSITION
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Availability - 15m each
Must be approved type - i.e. PSB approved
Must be clearly visible (anywhere)
Must not be obstructed - 1 m any side or easily
reachable, removed and carried
Not to be taken away from position hook
Easy to lift - 0.8 m to 1.2 m
If hidden, must have a clearly visible sign
Key rusty, Out of reach
Position too high.
Heavy Extinguisher 21A
I can reach it leh! Not blocked!
Fire extinguishers are not door wedge
EXTINGUISHER
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OK? - Cylinder dented, colour faded?
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Hose, Pressure gauge in green zone?
Horn and swivel?
Date lapsed?
Seal in place?
Lever?
Used as hangers?
SEAL
GAUGE
LABEL
INSPECTION
HOSE REEL - DRY RISERS
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Is cabinet clearly visible? By signs or name plate.
Cabinet door obstructed?
Can hose reel be fully extended (30m)?
Is hose reel dusty? - never checked.
Can cabinet door be opened easily?
Is reel obstructed? - newspaper, broom, etc.
Is valve easily operated and reached?
Is instruction available and clearly displayed?
Is there sign of misuse?
Leaking and corroded? Nozzle (in front)?
FIRE EXIT SIGNS
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Visible from anywhere in the room (15m for nonsprinklered and 30m for sprinklered).
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Is sign illuminated AT ALL TIMES (check if it is photo
illuminance).
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Test the emergency power pack at least once in
every six months (2 hr rating minimum).
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
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At LEAST ONE e lighting for even 20 m.
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Emergency lighting should be tested once every
month, if possible.
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Tube working.
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Not obstructed.
FIRE DOORS
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All fire doors must be closed (tightly) at all times.
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The door closer must be in good working condition.
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Must always be unlocked when occupied.
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Can be one way - opened outwards only. For
double leaf door, the sequential door closer must be
working correctly.
These doors are not
approved in Singapore
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Free of obstruction and storage of any form.
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Final exit point of discharge not obstructed.
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Door release devices are in good working order.
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Procedure for opening displayed and sufficiently
clear.
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Well illuminated emergency staircase at all times
(generally 100 - 150 lux)
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Stairs of sound construction at all times. (Chipped
nose?)
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Floor plans and main fire escape routes made
available, especially at lift lobbies
FIRE PANEL/ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARDS
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No Obstructions - at all times.
WHY?
SPRINKLERS AND HEAT/SMOKE DETECTORS
Not Obstructed
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Sprinklers and smoke or heat detectors - clear
space of at least half metre from the point (Better if it
is one meter.
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For sprinklers, there shall not be any leakage at the
sprinkler head.
Maintain 0.5 m of clear head space
CALL POINTS
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Free of obstructions.
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Clearly visible.
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Not damaged
If obstruction is reality
and cannot be resolves
use the notification sign
to create awareness
BREECHING INLETS, HARD STANDING AREAS,
AND WATER HYDRANTS
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Not obstructed (Not usually for departments
but halls and OFPM’s job).
HOUSEKEEPING
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Excessive storage of combustible materials e.g.
books, newspaper that will fuel a fire, especially in
rooms and under fire staircases, under sinks.
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Storage of combustible material in lobby or near
lobby.
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Excessive use of Highly Flammable solvents including perfumes, sprays.
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Prevent throwing of chemicals in waste bins, even
chemical soaked papers.
CONTROL OF IGNITION SOURCES
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Control of ignition (including use of electrical
equipment).
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Control of incendiary sources.
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Switching off electrical equipment - including air
pots, printers, fans. Use of non-approved electrical
sockets and extension wires.
MCB/RCBs
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Electrical circuits is Protected - against overloading
and earth current.
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Does not protect you if the material is heated and
already is a source of ignition, even the wires itself
may burn.
End of Presentation