Resources

Hot Work Permit

A Hot Work Permit should be completed prior to performing any hot work in the field.

Risk Assessment Form

A risk assessment identifies and evaluates the threats and risks of a specified situation.

96-Hour Assessment Matrix

To sustain operations during an extended emergency, hospitals need a process to determine the length of time it can continue to supply necessary services.

Pre-Construction Risk Assessment

A Pre-Construction Risk Assessment ensures that all construction activities promote a safe environment of care for patients, visitors, and employees. 

Above Ceiling Work Permit

This establishes criteria to minimize wall and ceiling damage posed by construction and other installation activities.

Construction Site Inspection Report

This report is designed to help facility managers and alike to ensure compliance during the construction process.

Safety Rounds Inspection Form

This form can be used to perform a self-assessment of your facility prior to monthly and/or annual inspections. 

Fire Door Inspection Form

Using this inspection form, you can inspect and test all rated fire door assemblies for the items listed and identify issues or concerns.

Life Safety ROI Report

This report will provide you with information detailing the added value of hiring Compliance One to update your Life Safety drawings.

Acceptable Acronyms and Abbreviations

This helpful list provides you with a listing of acronyms and abbreviations used in Life Safety.

Life Safety Documentation Requirements

This tool can be used by accredited organizations for continuous compliance and survey readiness efforts.

GFCI Receptacle Inspection (Monthly)

A monthly inspection form for receptacles.

Receptacle Inspection Form (Annually)

An annual testing form for receptacles.

Changes to the 2018 Joint Commission Life Safety Chapter

This is a review of the Life Safety chapter of the new 2018 Joint Commission CAMH manual.

Elevator Recall Test Form

This form will assist in the recording of the required monthly testing of the elevator firefighter service.

Hospital Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Tool

This tool helps you properly evaluate and determine the main hazards specific to the characteristics of your organization.

Generator Inspection Report (Weekly)

This tool will help you record the required weekly inspections of your facility's generator.

Generator Inspection Report (Monthly)

This tool will help you record the required monthly load testing of your facility's generator.

Sprinkler Inspection Form (Annually)

This tool can be used for the annual floor-level inspection of your facility's sprinklers.

Sprinkler Test and Inspection Requirements

This document outlines the testing and inspection requirements for water-based suppression systems (activity, frequency, NFPA code, and The Joint Commission code).

Sprinkler System Pressure Gauge Inspection (Monthly)

Code requires sprinkler system pressure gauges to be inspected monthly, and this form will help you verify condition and pressure to be maintained.

Advantages if a Building is Sprinklered

This document will provide insight into all of the code advantages of a fully sprinklered facility.

Fire Hose Valve Inspection Form (Quarterly)

This inspection form can be used for the quarterly inspection requirements of fire hose valves.

Weekly Inspection of Electric-Driven Fire Pump

This inspection form can be used for the weekly inspection requirements for electric-driven fire pumps.

Annual Backflow Preventer Forward Flow Test

All backflow preventers installed in fire protection system piping should be tested annually, and this form will help guide you through the process.

Interpretive Guidelines on Power Strips

If you're looking to better understand which power strips can be used and in what setting, this document will help you.

CMS AEM Documentation List

Is your facility using or thinking about using an Alternate Equipment Management (AEM) program? This document will help you understand the documentation needed for AHJs.

Alternative Life Safety Measure Assessment

Do you have an ongoing project within your facility? If so, this form will help you assess any building systems impacted by the work and what alternative measures to put in place to protect your patients, visitors, and staff.

Emergency Shower Inspection Form (Annually)

Do you have an emergency shower at your facility? This form will help you inspect and properly document the annual inspection of those emergency showers.

Eyewash Station Inspection Form (Annually)

Eyewash stations are required at specific locations throughout a healthcare facility. 

This form will help you ensure that you are inspecting and documenting your eyewash stations properly.

Acute-Care Hospital Environment of Care Document Review

This document provides a snapshot (item, requirement, frequency, and code reference) of what documentation is required for Environment of Care standards.

NFPA 99 Risk Assessment

Building systems and equipment in healthcare facilities shall be designed to meet Category 1 through Category 4 requirements.

This form will help you assess each system or equipment for its potential impact on your patients, visitors, and staff if the system should fail.

Differences Between HCO, AHCO, and BO

This document will help you understand the differences in the code between Health Care Occupancy, Ambulatory Health Care Occupancy, and Business Occupancy.

Fire Watch Request

When is a fire watch needed? What are the requirements? 

This form will tackle those questions as well as provide a document to request a fire watch.

Fire Watch Log

Are you having trouble tracking your fire watch activities? Utilize this form to keep things organized and within compliance with fire watch requirements.

Access Controlled Lock Inspection Form (Annually)

Code requires an annual inspection of your access-controlled locking arrangements, and this nine-question form will help you evaluate them for compliance.

Delayed Egress Lock Inspection Form

For all doors within your facility that have delayed egress locking arrangements, an annual inspection is required. This eight-question form will help you evaluate them for compliance.

Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression System Inspection Form (Monthly)

Code requires a monthly "owner's check" inspection on the fire suppression system within the cooking exhaust hood.

This form will help you conduct and properly document the inspection.

Building Tour by the Numbers

Are you looking for a cheat sheet to help you know what a Life Safety surveyor might be looking for during a survey?

Your search is over. This document will give you insight into what they will be keeping an eye open for.

Fire/Smoke Damper Test

Depending on occupancy type and installation date, your dampers might need inspecting. 

This form will help you understand the requirements and steps needed for inspection.

Fire Drill Report

This tool will help you document your fire drills properly.

Features of Life Safety in Construction

This document will help you understand the different requirements for new or existing construction.

Exit Sign Inspection Form (Monthly)

Exit signs are to be inspected monthly and this form will help you accomplish this and make sure the proper documentation is in place.

Battery Powered Emergency Light Inspection Form (Monthly)

Battery powered emergency lights must be tested monthly for 30 seconds. This form will help guide the inspection process and allow for the proper documentation of results.

Battery Powered Emergency Light Inspection Form (Annually)

Battery powered emergency lights must be tested annually for 90 seconds. This form will help guide the inspection process and allow for the proper documentation of results.

Annual Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Report

This form can be used to document the required information for your annual fire extinguisher maintenance.

CMS Alternative Equipment Management Program

This guide provides detailed information about Alternative Equipment Management (AEM) programs. This information is useful in determining if a facility should implement an AEM program and provides strategies for continued compliance.

Fire Alarm System Inspection and Testing Report

This report is designed to properly document the annual testing and inspection of fire alarm systems.

Changes to the Life Safety Code that the 2012 Edition Will Bring

This document outlines the changes to the Life Safety Code that the 2012 Edition will bring.

Safety and Security Solutions in Rural Healthcare Settings

Compliance One Group's safety and security experts provide recommendations on workplace violence strategies in the small, rural setting.