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Fire safety checklist

A routine fire safety checks form that covers the fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, the weekly fire alarm test, escape routes, exit doors, signs and the fire drill in one visit. Each fault gets a photo and an action with an owner and a due date. Every question is listed below, and you can fill the live form in on this page.

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What should a fire safety checklist include?

A routine fire safety checklist should cover the fire extinguishers, emergency lighting tests, the weekly fire alarm test, escape routes, exit doors, fire doors and signs, and the date of the last fire drill. Each fault needs a photo, an action, an owner and a due date. Home Office guidance is a weekly alarm test and monthly checks of extinguishers and emergency lighting.

Last updated 5 October 2026. Facts checked by the SiteSurvey team on 5 October 2026 against the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, gov.uk on fire safety equipment, drills and training, the Home Office guide Fire safety risk assessment: offices and shops and regulation 7 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.

Built for walking round the fire safety checks

Take the checklist round the building on a phone. Extinguishers and emergency lights are recorded floor by floor, and each one is saved to that floor in the project. The dates work out how long since the last service and drill, and every fault gets a photo and an action.

Days since the last service

Enter the date on each extinguisher's service label and the form works out the days since it was serviced, row by row. The alarm service and the last fire drill are worked out the same way, so an overdue one stands out.

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The completed fire safety check on a phone: Areas with a fault 3, worked out, and a red note that each fault needs an action with an owner and a due date

Faults counted for you

Extinguishers, emergency lighting, the alarm, escape routes, doors and signs each add to Areas with a fault. Any fault brings up a reminder that it needs an action with an owner and a due date.

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A water fire extinguisher and a fire blanket on the wall of an office kitchenette, beside a kettle and a microwave

A photo of every fault

Each area has its own photo question: the extinguisher, the luminaire, the alarm panel, the obstruction, the door, the sign. The photos sit beside the fault in the report.

A completed fire safety check

A monthly check of a fictional office over four floors: six extinguishers, emergency lighting by circuit, the alarm test from a call point, escape routes, fire doors and signs. One extinguisher missed its service, a door closer was hanging loose and a sounder could not be heard in the plant room.

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A pair of fire doors across an office corridor with an overhead door closer arm hanging loose — Corridor fire doors · closer damaged, action raised

A red fire alarm panel on a textured wall, with a green indicator lit and a small display — Alarm panel · tested from MCP 6 · basement sounder not heard over the plant

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Routine fire safety checks: extinguishers, emergency lighting tests, the weekly alarm test, escape routes, signs and fire drills, with actions. 8 sections and 107 questions. Follow-up questions and guidance appear only when an answer calls for them, so the person on site never sees the ones that do not apply.

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Project: the project name
Site: the site, when the form is opened for a space or a product
Client: the project's customer
Address: the site address, from the space or the project

Check details

The premises, who is checking and the records on site.

ProjectShort answer
Filled in from the project in SiteSurvey.
Fills in from the project name
Check referenceShort answer
Site*Short answer
Fills in from the site, when the form is opened for a space or a product
ClientShort answer
Fills in from the project's customer
AddressShort answer
Fills in from the site address, from the space or the project
Date of the check*Date
Responsible person, or who acts for them on siteShort answer
Type of premisesChoose one
- Office or shop
- Factory or warehouse
- School or college
- Block of flats, common parts
- Hotel or other sleeping accommodation
- Other (describe)
Is the building at least 18 metres high, or at least seven storeys?Yes or No
Shown when “Type of premises” is “Block of flats, common parts”
GuidanceFire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, regulation 7. In a high-rise residential building, meaning one with two or more sets of domestic premises that is at least 18 metres high or has at least seven storeys, the responsible person must check lifts for use by firefighters, evacuation lifts and essential fire-fighting equipment every month, and make the record of those checks accessible to residents. A fault that cannot be put right within 24 hours must be reported to the local fire and rescue authority by electronic means.
Shown when “Type of premises” is “Block of flats, common parts” and “Is the building at least 18 metres high, or at least seven storeys?” is Yes
GuidanceRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, article 17. In England and Wales, the responsible person must make sure the premises and the fire safety equipment and devices provided are subject to a suitable system of maintenance, and are kept in efficient working order and in good repair, where that is needed to keep people safe. This form records routine checks that form part of that system.
Did you see the fire safety log book?Yes or No
CheckThe Home Office guide for offices and shops says you will find it of benefit to keep a log book of all maintenance and testing, and gov.uk says faults in systems and equipment should be recorded. Record the results here and tell the responsible person the log book could not be found.
Shown when “Did you see the fire safety log book?” is No
Did you see the fire risk assessment for the premises?Yes or No
CheckThe responsible person must carry out a fire risk assessment of the premises and review it regularly. It sets what should be checked and how often. Tell the responsible person that you could not find it.
Shown when “Did you see the fire risk assessment for the premises?” is No

Fire extinguishers

One entry for each extinguisher. Look at it, do not discharge it.

Are you checking the fire extinguishers on this visit?Yes or No
GuidanceHome Office guidance. Carry out brief checks to make sure extinguishers remain serviceable. In normal conditions a monthly check should be enough. Maintenance by a competent person should be carried out annually. Fire safety risk assessment: offices and shops.
Shown when “Are you checking the fire extinguishers on this visit?” is Yes
GuidanceBS 5306-3:2017, the code of practice for the commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, sets the annual basic service and the extended service and overhaul intervals. Servicing must be done by a competent person, and each extinguisher carries a service label with the date.
Shown when “Are you checking the fire extinguishers on this visit?” is Yes
Extinguishers by floor or area
Repeat for each entry. Each one asks:
Shown when “Are you checking the fire extinguishers on this visit?” is Yes
- Floor or area*Short answer
  For example Ground floor, First floor east wing or Plant room
- Extinguishers in this area
  Repeat for each extinguisher. Each one asks:
  Shown when “Are you checking the fire extinguishers on this visit?” is Yes
  - Extinguisher numberShort answer
  - Position in this areaShort answer
  - TypeChoose one
    - Water
    - Foam
    - Carbon dioxide (CO2)
    - Dry powder
    - Wet chemical
    - Water mist
    - Other (describe)
  - In its place, easy to see and easy to reach?Yes or No
  - CheckAn extinguisher that is missing or blocked cannot be reached quickly. Put it back or clear the way to it before you leave, and record where it was.
    Shown when “In its place, easy to see and easy to reach?” is No
  - Has it been used, or is the pin or tamper seal missing or broken?Yes or No
  - WarningUsed or seal broken. Treat this extinguisher as out of service. Replace it with a working one, or have a competent person recharge or service it, and record the fault in the log book.
    Shown when “Has it been used, or is the pin or tamper seal missing or broken?” is Yes
  - Pressure gaugeChoose one
    - In the green
    - Outside the green
    - No gauge fitted
  - CheckThe pressure is outside the operating range. The Home Office maintenance checklist asks each month whether the pressure in stored pressure extinguishers is correct. Take it out of service and have a competent person look at it.
    Shown when “Pressure gauge” is “Outside the green”
  - Any damage, corrosion, leaks or a damaged hose or horn?Yes or No
  - Date on the service labelDate
  - Days since the last serviceWorked out by the form
    Shown when “Date on the service label” is answered and “Date of the check” is answered
  - CheckService overdue. The service label is more than 12 months old, and the Home Office guide says maintenance by a competent person should be carried out annually.
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  - ResultChoose one
    - Pass
    - Fail
  - Photos of the faultPhotos
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  - What was done, and what is still needed?Notes
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
- This floor or area: extinguishers checkedWorked out by the form
- This floor or area: extinguishers failedWorked out by the form
Were all extinguishers in the building checked?Yes or No
Shown when “Are you checking the fire extinguishers on this visit?” is Yes
Which were missed, and when will they be done?Notes
Shown when “Are you checking the fire extinguishers on this visit?” is Yes and “Were all extinguishers in the building checked?” is No

Emergency lighting

Record each luminaire or each circuit, whichever the log book uses.

Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?Yes or No
Which test?Choose one
- Monthly functional test
- Annual full duration test
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes
Date of the last full duration testDate
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes and “Which test?” is “Monthly functional test”
GuidanceHome Office guidance. Testing typically includes a monthly function test, operating the test facility for long enough to make sure each emergency lamp lights, and an annual full discharge test. It is good practice to keep a record of tests. Fire safety risk assessment: offices and shops.
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes
GuidanceBS 5266-1:2025, the code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises, recommends a monthly functional test of each luminaire and an annual full rated duration test, with the results recorded in the log book.
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes
CheckAfter a full duration test. Batteries typically take 24 hours to recharge after a full discharge test. The Home Office guide says the premises should not be re-occupied until the emergency lighting is fully working, unless other arrangements have been made. It also says the emergency lighting should be tested and maintained by a competent person each year.
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes and “Which test?” is “Annual full duration test”
Rated duration of the system (hours)Number
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes and “Which test?” is “Annual full duration test”
How long did the test run? (minutes)Number
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes and “Which test?” is “Annual full duration test”
WarningTest not complete. The test did not run for the full rated duration. The Home Office checklist asks whether all luminaires operate on test for their full rated duration. Record the test as incomplete and book it again.
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Are other arrangements in place until the batteries have recharged?Yes or No
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes and “Which test?” is “Annual full duration test”
WarningDo not let people back into the areas covered until the lights have recharged or other arrangements are in place.
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes and “Which test?” is “Annual full duration test” and “Are other arrangements in place until the batteries have recharged?” is No
Record the results forChoose one
- Each luminaire
- Each circuit
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes
Emergency lighting by floor or area
Repeat for each entry. Each one asks:
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes
- Floor or area*Short answer
  For example Ground floor, First floor east wing or Plant room
- Luminaires or circuits in this area
  Repeat for each entry. Each one asks:
  Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes
  - Luminaire or circuit referenceShort answer
  - Position in this areaShort answer
  - Charge indicatorChoose one
    - Lit
    - Not lit
    - No indicator fitted
  - ResultChoose one
    - Pass
    - Fail
  - What was wrong?Choose one
    - Did not light
    - Went out before the end of the test
    - Dim
    - Charge indicator not lit
    - Damaged or missing diffuser
    - Other (describe)
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  - WarningFailed. Record the fault in the log book and tell the responsible person before you leave. The area this covers may not be lit if the normal lighting fails.
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
  - Photos of the faultPhotos
    Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
- This floor or area: luminaires or circuits testedWorked out by the form
- This floor or area: luminaires or circuits failedWorked out by the form
Did the test cover every luminaire in the building?Yes or No
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes
Which were missed, and when will they be done?Notes
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes and “Did the test cover every luminaire in the building?” is No

Fire alarm weekly test

One call point per test, a different one each week.

Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?Yes or No
GuidanceHome Office guidance. All types of fire warning system should be tested once a week. For electrical systems, operate a manual call point with the test key, using a different call point for each successive test. It is good practice to test the alarm at the same time each week. Fire safety risk assessment: offices and shops.
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes
GuidanceBS 5839-1:2025, the code of practice for fire detection and fire alarm systems in non-domestic premises, recommends a weekly user test from a different manual call point each time, plus periodic inspection and servicing by a competent person at the interval the standard and the fire risk assessment set.
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes
Is the alarm connected to an alarm receiving centre?Yes or No
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes
Was the centre told before the test?Yes or No
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes and “Is the alarm connected to an alarm receiving centre?” is Yes
CheckThe Home Office guide says that where a system is connected to a monitoring centre, arrangements should be made before testing to avoid unwanted false alarms. Call the centre now and check that no call was passed to the fire and rescue service.
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes and “Is the alarm connected to an alarm receiving centre?” is Yes and “Was the centre told before the test?” is No
Call point used today (number and location)Short answer
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes
Call point used at the last weekly testShort answer
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes
CheckThis is the same call point as the last test. The guide says to use a different call point for each successive test.
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Did the panel show the call point you operated?Yes or No
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes
Did the sounders operate?Yes or No
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes
Did staff and other people hear the alarm?Yes or No
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes
Did linked systems operate, such as door holders releasing?Choose one
- Yes
- No
- None linked
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes
Was the panel back to normal after it was reset?Yes or No
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes
WarningAlarm fault. Record the fault in the log book and tell the responsible person now. Arrange for a competent person to attend.
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
What was wrong, and where?Notes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Photos of the panel or the faultPhotos
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Date of the last service by a competent personDate
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes
Days since the last serviceWorked out by the form
Shown when “Are you doing the weekly fire alarm test on this visit?” is Yes and “Date of the last service by a competent person” is answered and “Date of the check” is answered
CheckService may be overdue. The Home Office guide says six-monthly servicing and preventive maintenance should be carried out by a competent person. The last service was more than six months ago.
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant

Escape routes, exits, fire doors and signs

Walk each route from the working areas to the final exit.

Routes to the exitsChoose one
- Clear
- Obstructed
What is in the way, and where?Notes
Shown when “Routes to the exits” is “Obstructed”
Was it cleared before you left?Yes or No
Shown when “Routes to the exits” is “Obstructed”
WarningFire Safety Order, article 14. Where needed to keep people safe, routes to emergency exits and the exits themselves must be kept clear at all times. Tell the person in charge of the area today.
Shown when “Routes to the exits” is “Obstructed”
Photos of the obstructionPhotos
Shown when “Routes to the exits” is “Obstructed”
Are combustible materials stored on an escape route?Yes or No
CheckThe Home Office guide asks whether people understand the importance of not storing combustible materials within escape routes. Have them moved.
Shown when “Are combustible materials stored on an escape route?” is Yes
Fire exit doorsChoose one
- All open easily
- One or more hard to open
- One or more locked or fastened shut
Which doors, and what is wrong?Notes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
WarningFire Safety Order, article 14. Emergency doors must not be so locked or fastened that they cannot be easily and immediately opened by anyone who may need to use them in an emergency. Have the lock or fastening removed before you leave.
Shown when “Fire exit doors” is “One or more locked or fastened shut”
Checkgov.uk says regular checks should make sure all fire escapes can be opened easily. Raise an action for the door.
Shown when “Fire exit doors” is “One or more hard to open”
Photos of the doorsPhotos
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Is the way from the final exits to the assembly point clear and safe?Yes or No
GuidanceFire doors in passing. Check that fire doors are in good working order, closing correctly, and that frames and seals are intact. For a door by door record of gaps, seals and closers, use the Fire Door Inspection form.
Did you find a fire door wedged or propped open?Yes or No
WarningA fire door only holds back fire and smoke when it is closed. Remove the wedge, close the door and tell the person in charge of the area.
Shown when “Did you find a fire door wedged or propped open?” is Yes
Did the fire doors you passed close fully into their frames?Yes or No
Did you see damage to any door, frame, seal or closer?Yes or No
Which doors, and what did you find?Notes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Photos of the doorsPhotos
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Exit and escape route signsChoose one
- In place and legible
- Missing, damaged or hard to see
CheckFire Safety Order, article 14. Where needed to keep people safe, emergency routes and exits must be indicated by signs. Record where a sign is missing or damaged.
Shown when “Exit and escape route signs” is “Missing, damaged or hard to see”
Which signs, and where?Notes
Shown when “Exit and escape route signs” is “Missing, damaged or hard to see”
Photos of the signsPhotos
Shown when “Exit and escape route signs” is “Missing, damaged or hard to see”
Are any exit signs text only, with no running man pictogram?Yes or No
CheckThe Home Office guide says a sign must be pictographic to comply with the safety signs regulations. Text can be added to a pictogram, but a safety sign must not use text only.
Shown when “Are any exit signs text only, with no running man pictogram?” is Yes
Walk Cam: escape route walkWalk Cam video with voice-to-text
Optional. Film a guided walk-through on the SiteSurvey app; each clip keeps its spoken note.

Fire drill

Record a drill held today, or check the date of the last one.

Was a fire drill held on this visit?Yes or No
Guidancegov.uk guidance. You should carry out at least one fire drill per year and record the results, and keep them as part of your fire safety and evacuation plan. The Home Office guide adds that drills may be needed more often, as the fire risk assessment decides or where staff turnover is high.
Date of the last drill on recordDate
Shown when “Was a fire drill held on this visit?” is No
Days since the last drillWorked out by the form
Shown when “Was a fire drill held on this visit?” is No and “Date of the last drill on record” is answered and “Date of the check” is answered
CheckDrill overdue. The last drill on record is more than 12 months ago. Raise an action to hold one.
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
People evacuatedNumber
Shown when “Was a fire drill held on this visit?” is Yes
Time to clear the building (minutes)Number
Shown when “Was a fire drill held on this visit?” is Yes
Target time in the fire risk assessment or evacuation plan (minutes)Number
Shown when “Was a fire drill held on this visit?” is Yes
CheckThe building took longer to clear than the target you entered. Look at why in the debrief and record the actions.
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Was anyone unaccounted for at the roll call?Yes or No
Shown when “Was a fire drill held on this visit?” is Yes
WarningNot accounted for. The Home Office guide says to note anyone unaccounted for. In a real evacuation this information would need to be passed to the fire and rescue service on arrival. Find out why they were missed.
Shown when “Was a fire drill held on this visit?” is Yes and “Was anyone unaccounted for at the roll call?” is Yes
Issues seen during the drillTick all that apply
- Roll call was slow or incomplete
- People used their usual route, not the nearest exit
- A final exit door was hard to open
- Difficulties for disabled people
- Fire wardens unsure of their role
- People stopped to collect belongings
- Someone tried to use a lift
- Doors and windows left open
- Other (describe)
Shown when “Was a fire drill held on this visit?” is Yes
CheckThe Home Office guide says conclusions and remedial actions from a drill should be recorded and put into effect. Add each one to the actions in section 7.
Shown when “Was a fire drill held on this visit?” is Yes and “Issues seen during the drill” is answered
Debrief notesNotes
Shown when “Was a fire drill held on this visit?” is Yes

Summary and actions

What was found, who will put it right and by when.

Extinguishers checkedWorked out by the form
Shown when “Are you checking the fire extinguishers on this visit?” is Yes
Luminaires or circuits testedWorked out by the form
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes
Extinguishers failedWorked out by the form
Shown when “Are you checking the fire extinguishers on this visit?” is Yes
Luminaires or circuits failedWorked out by the form
Shown when “Are you testing the emergency lighting on this visit?” is Yes
Areas with a faultWorked out by the form
WarningAt least one fault was recorded. Each one needs an action below, with an owner and a due date.
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
GuidanceNo faults were recorded in the areas checked.
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Are any actions needed?Yes or No
A fault is recorded but no action. Why?Notes
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Actions
Repeat for each action. Each one asks:
Shown when “Are any actions needed?” is Yes
- AreaChoose one
  - Fire extinguishers
  - Emergency lighting
  - Fire alarm
  - Escape routes and exits
  - Fire doors
  - Signs and notices
  - Fire drill
  - Other (describe)
- What needs to be done?*Notes
- PriorityChoose one
  - Immediately
  - Within a week
  - Within a month
- OwnerShort answer
- Due dateDate
- CheckThe due date is before the date of the check. Check the dates.
  Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Who was told the results before you left?Short answer
Next routine check dueDate
Set by the responsible person from the fire risk assessment. The weekly alarm test, monthly extinguisher and emergency lighting checks are the usual routine.

Checked by

WarningFaults were found on this check. Make sure each one has an action with an owner and a due date.
Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Name*Short answer
CompanyShort answer
Competence or qualificationShort answer
For example, fire safety training or third party certification held.
Checked by signatureSignature

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Fire safety checks FAQs

How often should fire extinguishers be checked?

Home Office guidance is brief checks to make sure extinguishers remain serviceable, and in normal conditions a monthly check should be enough. Maintenance by a competent person should be carried out annually. The form records each extinguisher's location, type, seal, gauge and damage, and flags a service label more than 12 months old.

How do you test emergency lighting?

Home Office guidance describes a monthly function test, operating the test facility long enough to make sure each emergency lamp lights, and an annual full discharge test. Batteries typically take 24 hours to recharge afterwards, and the premises should not be re-occupied until the lighting is fully working unless other arrangements are in place. The form records each luminaire or each circuit and flags a test that stopped short of the rated duration.

How often should the fire alarm be tested?

Home Office guidance is that all fire warning systems should be tested once a week. For electrical systems, operate a manual call point with the test key, using a different call point for each test, and tell any alarm receiving centre first. The form flags a call point that was also used at the last test, and a last service more than six months ago.

How often should you hold a fire drill?

gov.uk guidance is at least one fire drill per year, with the results recorded and kept as part of your fire safety and evacuation plan. The Home Office guide adds that drills may be needed more often, as the fire risk assessment decides or where staff turnover is high. The form records the people evacuated, the time to clear against your target, anyone unaccounted for and the issues seen.

What does the law say about fire exits and escape routes?

In England and Wales, article 14 of the Fire Safety Order says that, where needed to keep people safe, routes to emergency exits and the exits themselves must be kept clear and indicated by signs. Emergency doors must not be locked or fastened so that they cannot be easily and immediately opened. Article 17 requires the fire safety equipment to be maintained and kept in efficient working order, and this form records routine checks that are part of that. In the SiteSurvey app it works offline, with photos against each fault.

Are there extra checks for high-rise flats?

Yes, in England. In a residential building with two or more sets of domestic premises that is at least 18 metres high or has at least seven storeys, the responsible person must check firefighting lifts, evacuation lifts and essential fire-fighting equipment every month and make the records accessible to residents. A fault that cannot be put right within 24 hours must be reported to the fire and rescue authority electronically. That is regulation 7 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.

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