Compartmentation
- Fire doors self-close and latch fully, with intact rating labels and nothing wedging them open
- Penetrations through fire-rated walls and floors are sealed with listed firestop systems
- Smoke barriers are continuous above ceilings
Means of escape
- Corridors and exits are kept clear of equipment and storage
- Exit signs are lit and emergency lighting is tested and recorded
- Stairs and exit doors are unobstructed and correctly signed
Systems
- Sprinkler heads are unobstructed with the required clearance below them
- Fire alarm, sprinkler and smoke control tests are up to date with records
- Portable extinguishers are inspected and tagged
High-risk areas
- Medical gas rooms and oxygen cylinders are stored and separated correctly
- Electrical, UPS and data rooms are free of combustible storage
People
Staff know their role in the fire plan, including defend-in-place for patients who cannot be moved, and drills are held and recorded as the applicable standards require.