Fire safety log book requirement Fire safety log book A fire log book is required for every premise within the University estate. The purpose of the Log Book is to ensure all tests and records are maintained in relation to fire safety provision. This will include records for alarm tests, emergency/escape lighting tests, portable firefighting equipment tests, escape route checks, etc. Additionally a copy of the Fire Safety Risk Assessment and the Fire Action Plan should be placed within the Log book. The maintenance of the Log Book is the responsibility of the Fire Coordinator for the relevant premise. All records should be maintained in accordance with the following table: Frequency Maintenance checks required Daily Check escape routes are clear Check fire warning panel is functional with no faults Weekly Conduct a test of the fire warning system Check all fire safety signs and notices are clear and unobstructed Check all final exit doors are operational Check self-closing devices and magnetic hold open devices are operational Monthly Functional test of emergency lighting (Estates) Check presence and location of fire extinguishers Check operation of fire doors and condition of intumescent strips and smoke seals 3 Monthly Maintenance check of sprinkler/mist systems (Estates) 6 Monthly Maintenance check of fire warning systems (Estates) Annually Extinguisher maintenance (FSU) Emergency/escape lighting discharge test (Estates) This article was published on 2024-07-22
