Intrusive assessment of the common parts of a building
Completion of the PAS79 fire risk assessment template
Consideration of the external materials of the building
Consideration of compartmentation between common areas and the flats
Inspection of a sample of service risers on all floors
Inspection above a sample of readily accessible demountable false ceilings if present
Inspection of a sample of flat front doors and means of escape
Comprehensive assessment report to include the significant findings, issues identified and actions required
Entry into the flats beyond the front door is not included in a type 1 survey
Intrusive inspection of the common parts of a building
All of the items in a type 1 assessment
Inspection of areas of construction in the common parts
Inspection of areas of construction in the common parts opened up as necessary
Entry into the flats beyond the front door is not included in a type 2 survey
Non-intrusive inspection of the common parts of a building and the flats
All of the items in a type 1 assessment
Plus the following in a sample of flats:
Consideration of compartmentation between flats
Consideration of the fire resistance of doors between rooms
Consideration of the means of escape from the flat
Consideration of the means of fire detection in the flat
Intrusive inspection of the common parts of a building and the flats
All of the items in types 1, 2 and 3 assessments and:
Inspection of areas of construction in the flats by use of a camera and borescope as appropriate
Inspection of areas of construction in the flats opened up as necessary