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Fire Safety Log Book

Ongoing log of fire safety checks, tests, maintenance, and drills.

What this document covers

Your fire safety log book is the ongoing record that proves you're maintaining your fire safety measures. It records weekly alarm tests, monthly emergency lighting tests, fire extinguisher checks, fire door inspections, and drill records. The Fire Service will ask to see this on inspection.

Key sections included

  • Weekly fire alarm test log
  • Monthly emergency lighting test
  • Fire extinguisher inspection log
  • Fire door inspection checklist
  • Fire drill records
  • Maintenance and servicing records

Frequently asked questions

How often must I test the fire alarm?

Weekly. Test a different call point each week so all are tested over a period. Record every test in the log.

Document details

Legal basis
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Enforced by
Fire and Rescue Service
Penalty for absence
Enforcement notice. Evidence gap that significantly weakens your position in any prosecution following a fire.
Category
Fire Safety

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