What tools do I need for a remote inspection?

You will definitely need: a smartphone, a tape measure and a torch

You may also need: a screwdriver, pliers, safety glasses and a plasterboard saw

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Which documents must be submitted for a fire safety audit?

1. The building design (latest survey design),

2. A valid chimney sweeping report, 

3. The electrical installation audit,

4. If there are solid fuel heating appliances, their passports. If these documents are missing, a heating system expertise is also needed.

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Which documents must be submitted for a heating system expertise?

1. Existing construction documents of the heating appliance (installation report or passport)

2. Floor plans of the building showing the locations of the heating appliances

3. The chimney sweeping report. If there is no valid chimney sweeping report, we offer a contactless chimney sweeping service. Ask us for more information.

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When is a remote inspection suitable?

A remote inspection is suitable for the fire safety inspection of smaller sites (e.g. a private house, apartment or outbuilding) and for checking that deficiencies noted in a fire safety audit or expertise have been remedied, if the work done can be shown on video and in photos. If the situation cannot be reliably assessed by video, we carry out the inspection on site.

 

How much does a remote inspection via video link cost?​​

A remote inspection is cheaper than our usual prices, as the expert does not need to travel to the site. The exact price depends on the size of the site and the scope of work, so ask us for a quote.

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When does the inspection take place?

Once we have received the documents needed for the quote, we prepare a quote within a couple of days. When you confirm the quote, we can propose a time for the remote inspection. An inspection time is often available in the same week.

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How much time should I set aside for the inspection? 

An inspection via video link takes about 30–40 minutes depending on the size of the site. After the inspection, the fire safety expert sends any additional questions and requests for additional photos if needed. Depending on the situation, answering the questions and taking the photos may take you up to 1 hour more. 

 

The fire safety audit does not include an expertise of heating appliances, so you should first make sure that the heating appliances in the building have the relevant documentation (manufacturer’s passport, certificate, installer’s report on covered works). If these documents are missing, we also carry out a heating system expertise.

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Read more:

FIRE SAFETY AUDIT – what is it and why is it needed?

HEATING SYSTEM EXPERTISE – what is it and why is it needed?

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