Fire Exits (front entrance & lower ground exit) *

Check that there is a clear passage out of the relevant doorway. Designated fire exit should be signposted.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Fire warning system panel *

Panel should be in "reset" mode.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Emergency lighting (free weights, cardio room, staff store room, mens' and womens' changing rooms) *

All emergency lights should be green.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Internal CCTV *

Check all cameras are switched on by looking at the live feed on the screen in the office. If any of the screens are fuzzy / blurry, this should be flagged.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Sauna *

Check that the light inside the sauna is on (not flickering), wooden panels should all be secured in place, check for sharp ends, no tripping hazards, coals should be on but with nothing place near, above or on them. Emergency button should be checked to ensure that pagers are responsive.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Steam Room *

Check that steam levels are good, check for sharp ends, obstacles and any other tripping hazards. Emergency button should be checked to ensure that pagers are responsive.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Outdoor steps from entrance to street level (Highgate Road) *

Check especially for obstacles, trip hazards, icy surfaces, excessively wet / slippery surfaces.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Stairs and hallway from entrance level to basement level *

Check especially for obstacles, trip hazards, wet or slippery surfaces.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Hallway between cardio and weights area *

Check especially for obstacles, trip hazards, wet or slippery surfaces. Dorguard fire door stoppers should be properly engaged.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Floor in cardio / resistance area *

Check especially for obstacles, trip hazards, wet or slippery surfaces. Make sure equipment positioned correctly. Cable attachments should be tidied away and not sticking out on gym floor (especially in walk ways). Any stray functional equipment to be moved back into studio.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Floor in weights area *

Check especially for obstacles, trip hazards, wet or slippery surfaces. Make sure equipment positioned correctly. Weight plates should be tidied away and not spread around on gym floor (especially in walk ways). Any stray functional equipment to be moved back into studio.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Floor in studio *

Check especially for obstacles, trip hazards, wet or slippery surfaces. Make sure equipment positioned correctly. Smaller equipment should be tidied away and not spread around on studio floor (especially in walk ways). Any stray functional equipment to be moved back into the designated corner of the studio. Abandoned mats should be tidied away.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Sauna / Steam hallway *

Check especially for obstacles, trip hazards, wet or slippery surfaces. If floor is wet it should be cleaned up immediately with the squeegee.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Changing rooms *

Check especially for obstacles, trip hazards, wet or slippery surfaces. If floor is wet it should be cleaned up immediately with the squeegee / mop.

Acceptable

Unacceptable