Life Safety Assessments
FMS performs Life Safety Assessments to identify Life Safety Code deficiencies related to a building’s construction, life safety protective features, and physical environment. Assessments include a targeted on-site survey with random sampling of select life safety elements to identify major deficiencies and overall compliance trends.
Why Organizations Need Life Safety Assessments
Life Safety Assessments help organizations proactively identify conditions that may impact occupant safety and regulatory compliance. By focusing on major deficiencies and patterns of noncompliance, organizations gain actionable insight to reduce risk, prioritize corrective actions, and maintain readiness for inspections and surveys.
Scope of Assessment
FMS evaluates key life safety components, including:
- Construction type and condition of fireproofing materials
- Interior finishes and corridor wall and ceiling conditions
- Fire and smoke barrier walls and doors
- Corridor doors, suite doors, and suite boundaries
- Shafts, chutes, and access panels
- Hazardous rooms and storage areas
- Means of egress and exit access conditions
- Exit signs, emergency lighting, and illumination
- Fire alarm devices, smoke detection, and suppression systems
- Portable fire extinguishers and kitchen hood systems
Deliverables
- Deficiency Documentation Report with locations, corrective recommendations, and photos
- Consolidated Excel spreadsheet for tracking and remediation available upon request
