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Fire Risk Review

A ready-to-use checklist with 37 items in 6 sections, covering Ignition Sources & Electrical Controls, Combustible Materials & Fuel Load Management, Means of Escape & Emergency Egress, Fire Detection & Alarm Systems, Fire Suppression & Extinguishing Systems, Governance, Training & Action Logs. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 37 Items
  • 30 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 348 Points

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1. Ignition Sources & Electrical Controls 6 items

  1. Are all electrical breaker panels locked, unobstructed, and clear of thermal heat signatures or scorching? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is the permanent use of multi-plug power strips daisy-chained together or temporary extension cords strictly prohibited? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Are all portable space heaters, electric kettles, and appliances safety-vetted or banned from offices and stockrooms? Yes / No 9 pts
  4. Are building light fixtures, ballasts, and track spotlights completely clear of combustible materials and stock racks? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Is fixed building electrical wiring intact, enclosed in conduit, with zero open or cracked junction boxes? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Electrical Ignition Control: Rating
    • Code Compliant/Risk-Free 10 pts
    • Minor Daisy-Chaining/Clutter 5 pts
    • Critical Fire Hazard 0 pts

2. Combustible Materials & Fuel Load Management 6 items

  1. Is loose cardboard, packaging film, and wooden pallet debris disposed of daily to minimize fuel loads? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are safety data sheets (SDS) and approved flame-proof cabinets utilized for all flammable liquids, aerosols, or solvents? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Is inventory in the main stockroom stacked neatly and kept at least 18 inches below the ceiling sprinkler deflectors? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Are dedicated utility rooms, boiler rooms, and electrical closets kept 100% free of stored storage boxes? Yes / No 10 pts
  5. Are exterior commercial dumpsters and trash compactors positioned at least 10 feet away from combustible walls or openings? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Fuel Load Containment: Rating
    • Low Fuel Exposure 10 pts
    • High Combustible Density 5 pts
    • Uncontrolled Fuel Hazards 0 pts

3. Means of Escape & Emergency Egress 6 items

  1. Are all designated fire doors, exit routes, and final discharge doors completely free of stock or debris? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Do all emergency exit doors open easily outward from the inside without the use of a key, tool, or special knowledge? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Are illuminated "EXIT" signs and emergency battery backup path lighting 100% functional when tested? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Are self-closing fire doors unwedged, operating smoothly, and sealing tightly into their frames? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are emergency assembly points clearly designated, unobstructed, and communicated to all active staff? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Egress Compliance: Rating
    • Emergency Ready 10 pts
    • Minor Path Obstruction/Logo Wear 5 pts
    • Non-Compliant/Blocked Exits 0 pts

4. Fire Detection & Alarm Systems 6 items

  1. Has the central fire alarm system control panel been certified, tested, and tagged by a licensed technician this year? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are manual fire alarm pull stations highly visible, unobstructed, and mounted near all major exit paths? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Are smoke detectors and thermal heat sensors clean, clear of paint over-spray, and free of dust covers? Yes / No 9 pts
  4. Is the fire alarm system tied to an active, 24/7 central monitoring station for immediate emergency dispatch? Yes / No 10 pts
  5. Are audible horn-strobes and visual alarm signals functional and clearly perceptible across all areas of the floor? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Detection Network Health: Rating
    • 100% Operational Network 10 pts
    • Administrative/Inspection Lag 5 pts
    • System Malfunction/Offline 0 pts

5. Fire Suppression & Extinguishing Systems 6 items

  1. Are portable fire extinguishers fully charged, unblocked, and displaying a valid monthly inspection tag? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are fire extinguishers selected correctly for the local hazard tier (e.g., Class K in kitchens, Class C for electronics)? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Are primary fire sprinkler control valves locked in the open position with water pressure gauges reading green? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Is the physical fire department connection (FDC) on the building exterior visible, clear of weeds, and capped? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are commercial kitchen hood suppression systems (if applicable) clean and certified within the last 6 months? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Suppression Infrastructure: Rating
    • High Defense Level 10 pts
    • Missing Inspection Logs 5 pts
    • Unserviceable Infrastructure 0 pts

6. Governance, Training & Action Logs 7 items

  1. Have 100% of staff members been trained on safe evacuation routes, assembly points, and emergency protocols? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are formal fire drills conducted at least once annually with evacuation turnaround times logged? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Are names and photos of designated fire wardens or safety marshals posted clearly in the employee breakroom? Yes / No 8 pts
  4. Is a formal hot-work permit system strictly enforced for any on-site welding, cutting, or brazing by vendors? Yes / No 10 pts
  5. Have all fire hazards flagged during previous risk assessments been successfully corrected and signed off? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Administrative Oversight: Rating
    • Audit Perfect Documentation 10 pts
    • Minor Drill/Training Gaps 5 pts
    • High Liability Deficiencies 0 pts
  7. Final summary Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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