Office Fire Safety Checklist 2026: 25 Points Every Facility Manager Should Check

• 1. Correct type for each area (ABC, CO2, clean agent, kitchen)
• 2. Within about 15 m travel distance from any point
• 3. Mounted, visible and unobstructed, with signage
• 4. Pressure in the green zone, pin and seal intact
• 5. Service tag up to date; hydro test not overdue
• 6. ISI mark present on every unit

• 7. Smoke detectors in every room, corridor and false-ceiling void where required
• 8. Heat detectors in pantries and plant rooms
• 9. Manual call points near exits, unobstructed
• 10. Fire alarm panel shows normal, no faults or disabled zones
• 11. Sounders audible in every area, including washrooms and meeting rooms

• 12. Exit routes clear of boxes, furniture and storage
• 13. Exit doors unlocked from inside during working hours
• 14. Emergency lighting working (test by switching off mains)
• 15. Exit signs lit or photoluminescent and visible
• 16. Evacuation plan displayed on each floor
• 17. Evacuation chair or plan for people with mobility needs

• 18. No overloaded sockets or daisy-chained extension boards
• 19. Electrical panels closed, labelled, with clear space in front
• 20. No combustible storage in electrical or server rooms
• 21. Pantry appliances switched off after hours

• 22. Fire wardens appointed and trained for each floor
• 23. Mock drill carried out and recorded
• 24. Staff know how to use an extinguisher (PASS method)
• 25. Maintenance register and certificates filed and up to date

Assign an owner for each section, set a monthly date and keep a signed copy. Better still, include these checks in your fire safety AMC so a trained technician does them and hands you the report.