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Fire Safety Inspection
Fire safety is an important part of any home inspection.
Our focus is on identifying basic safety concerns and highlighting visible risks that could increase the chance of fire. This includes simple checks such as smoke detectors, extinguishers, fireplaces, and visible electrical or heating risks.
Our goal is to give homeowners a clear understanding of any visible fire safety concerns and areas that may need attention.
Smoke Detectors
We check for the presence and location of smoke detectors in key areas such as bedrooms, hallways and kitchens.
If a test button is available, we press it to confirm basic operation. Any visible signs of damage are also noted.
Fire Extinguishers
Check for the presence of fire extinguishers in accessible and appropriate areas, such as the kitchen or garage.
Condition and Expiry
Inspect expiry dates and the overall condition of fire extinguishers.
Electrical Safety
Basic electrical safety forms part of our fire risk checks.
We look for visible signs of overheating or damage at the main electrical board and use a thermal imaging camera to highlight abnormal heat.
Heating & Appliances
We carry out a basic visual check of fireplaces, chimneys, stoves and other fixed heating appliances.
We look for obvious signs of damage, blockages or poor ventilation that may present a fire risk.
Frequently Asked Questions – Fire Safety Inspection
Question: What does a Fire Safety inspection include?
Answer: A fire safety inspection assesses accessible fire-safety features and looks for visible hazards that could increase fire risk. Depending on the property, this may include smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, fireplaces, chimneys, heating equipment and visible electrical concerns.
Question: Why are smoke detectors important in a home?
Answer: Smoke detectors provide an early warning in the event of a fire. We check for their presence, accessible condition and visible signs of damage, and can highlight concerns where detectors appear to be missing or inadequately positioned.
Question: Why are fire extinguishers important in a home?
Answer: Fire extinguishers can provide an initial response to a small fire when used safely and appropriately. Where extinguishers are present, we can assess their accessibility, condition, positioning and visible signs of damage or deterioration.
Question: Why is electrical safety important for fire prevention?
Answer: Electrical faults can increase the risk of overheating and fire. During an inspection, visible electrical concerns such as damaged outlets, overloaded connections or signs of overheating can be identified, with thermal imaging used where appropriate to investigate abnormal temperature patterns.
Question: What makes fireplaces or chimneys unsafe?
Answer: Visible defects, damaged components, blocked or restricted flues, poor ventilation or signs of excessive soot can indicate that a fireplace or chimney requires further attention. An inspection can identify visible concerns and recommend assessment by an appropriate specialist where necessary.
Question: Should I get a fire safety inspection before buying a home?
Answer: A fire-safety assessment can help identify visible concerns such as missing or damaged smoke detectors, deteriorated fire-safety equipment, fireplace or chimney issues and visible electrical hazards. For buyers, this provides useful information about areas that may require attention after purchase.