Statutory Inspection Checklist

Building Services plant Service type Legislation requirements Brief overview of requirements Information source

Escalators Mechanical services

Test certificate and reports of thorough examination required. BS 5656 Part 1 and HSE Guidance Note PM45

Lifts Mechanical services

Installation test certificates. High voltage test certificates. BS 5655 Part 10 1986

Lifting equipment Mechanical services Reports of thorough examination. HSE form F2530

Pressure systems including vessels

Mechanical services

Test certificates with written scheme of system examination HSC L122

Pipework systems in pressure streams

Mechanical services Test certificates HVCA TR/6 and TR/20

Drainage Mechanical services Test certificates Building Regulation Approved Document H

Water distribution systems Mechanical services

Flushing, cleaning and chemical dosing certificates BS 6700

Drinking water systems Mechanical services Chlorination certificates BS 6700

Sprinkler system Mechanical services

Conformity of sprinkler installations. Test certificates.

Loss Prevention Standard 1048-1 Issue 4 and BS 5306 Part 2 Loss Prevention Council Certificate

Fire hose reel Mechanical services Test certificates BS EN 694:2001

Escape route Mechanical services Pressurisation system test certificates BS 5588 Part 4

Fire appliances Mechanical services Test certificates BS 5306

Electrical systems Electrical services IEE test certificates IEE Regulations (BS 7671)

Emergency lighting Electrical services Test certificates

Emergency lighting is a life safety system and testing is required to ensure it remains in a serviceable condition. BS 5266 Part 1

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Fire detection and alarm systems Electrical services Certificate of conformity of system

Fire alarms should be checked and inspected following the inspection criteria below. All inspections and fire detection systems should comply with the Fire Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Loss Prevention Standard 1014

Fire alarm Electrical services Test certificates BS 5839 Part 1

Lighting protection Electrical services Test certificates BS 6651

Public address system Electrical services Test certificates BS 6259

CCTV system Electrical services Test certificates BS EN 50132-7

Air conditioning system Electrical services Independent non-invasive inspection of air conditioning system over 12kW

Air conditioning systems require inspections carried out by air conditioning inspectors. Certificates are valid for up to 5 years. The aim of the inspection is to help units save energy and money whilst reducing their CO2 emissions.

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) 2002/91/EC or CIBSE TM44. European standard under development CEN/ TC 156