Life Safety Assessments

Life safety from fire in healthcare facilities is necessary to a state of continual survey readiness. Any of the following situations could lead to Life Safety Code® compliance scrutiny:

• An incident recently occurred that prompted a surveyor or Fire Marshal to target a problem
• A surveyor is incorrectly interpreting the Life Safety Code® and therefore citing the facility for something that is not a true deficiency
• A fire occurred at your facility and the fire protection features of the building failed to function as intended
• An AHJ changed or refined their interpretation of a Code requirement

• Review and update Basic Building Information
• Provide a wall-to-wall, roof-to-basement Life Safety Code® compliance survey of field conditions including, but not limited to, required smoke and fire-rated barriers, vertical openings, travel distances, etc.
• Deliver a comprehensive report of findings and recommendations
• Prepare waivers / equivalencies as necessary
• Conduct annual fire and smoke door assembly inspection and inventory (optional)
• Annual Continuous Readiness Program (Spot Check / Update / Validate – SUV Service)
• Web-based Life Safety Management Tools

• Staff Education and training on the Life Safety Code® and other referenced codes and standards
• Reviewing survey findings for accuracy and proper application of the Code
• Support in evaluating post-survey equivalency or waiver options
• Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) — Application and completion of all documentation