Walk through the building

Step in through the entrance, then move room to room. Each space shows the compliance infrastructure that lives in it, with the statutory duty and what ICM provides. Office block first; the other archetypes follow.

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Office block

Every statutory item in a typical office block, in the room where you would find it.

Lobby and reception

Passenger lift

A passenger lift must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at the statutory interval, usually every six months, with a written report.

What ICM provides

  • LOLER lift inspections
  • Defect reporting and follow-up

Fire detector

A fire detection and alarm system has to be kept in working order, with regular testing and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test records kept on file

Refuge call system

Where a building has refuges for people who cannot use the stairs in a fire, the voice link between each refuge and the control point has to work. It needs regular testing (BS 5839-9).

What ICM provides

  • Refuge call system testing
  • Test records kept with the fire logbook

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Ceiling air conditioning cassette

Air conditioning systems above 12kW need a TM44 energy inspection at least every five years. The indoor units also need regular condition checks.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on indoor units

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Fire risk assessment

The responsible person must carry out a fire risk assessment, record it, and keep it under review.

What ICM provides

  • Fire risk assessments
  • Reviews after changes to the building

Energy certificate

A valid energy performance certificate is needed when a building is sold or let. Larger public buildings must also display a DEC.

What ICM provides

  • EPC and DEC management
  • Reminders before certificates expire

Manual call point

Break-glass call points are the way people raise the alarm. One is tested every week, in rotation, and all are checked at each service (BS 5839-1).

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test rotation and records

Fire exit sign

Fire exit and safety signs must be provided, kept visible and kept in good condition (Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996). Lit signs are tested with the emergency lighting.

What ICM provides

  • Fire exit sign checks
  • Emergency lighting testing

Asbestos register

The duty holder must know where asbestos is, keep a register and management plan, and make them available to anyone who might disturb it, such as contractors (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012).

What ICM provides

  • Asbestos registers and management plans
  • Contractor information before works

Automatic entrance door

Automatic doors are work equipment. They need regular inspection and servicing so they do not trap or strike people, where they are fitted (PUWER and the Workplace Regulations).

What ICM provides

  • Automatic door inspections

Lift car

Lift alarm and emergency phone

Anyone trapped in a lift must be able to call for help. The alarm and two-way communication are checked as part of the thorough examination.

What ICM provides

  • Lift alarm and communication checks within the LOLER examination

Plant room

Electrical distribution board

The fixed electrical installation needs periodic inspection and testing, with the results recorded in an EICR (BS 7671).

What ICM provides

  • Fixed wiring inspection and testing (EICR)
  • Follow-up on coded observations

Fire alarm control panel

The panel is the heart of the fire detection system. It needs weekly tests, a logbook and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Logbook and test records

Cold water tank and system

Water tanks and system pipework carry the primary legionella risk for the whole building, requiring ongoing risk assessment and monitoring.

What ICM provides

  • Legionella risk assessments
  • Water system monitoring and control

Hot water cylinder

Stored hot water needs to be held at 60 degrees C or above, and reach outlets at 50 degrees C or above, to keep legionella under control.

What ICM provides

  • Calorifier temperature monitoring
  • Legionella control records

Boiler

Gas boilers need a competent gas engineer and regular safety checks under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. Pressure systems carry their own examination duties.

What ICM provides

  • Boiler and heating plant inspections
  • Gas safety check records

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Pressure vessel

Pressure systems above the thresholds need a written scheme of examination drawn up by a competent person, with examinations carried out to that scheme (Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000).

What ICM provides

  • Pressure system examinations
  • Written scheme of examination support

Toilets (male and female)

The male and female toilets carry the same statutory items, so they are listed once.

Taps and thermostatic mixing valves

Legionella duties do not stop at the plant room. Taps, mixing valves and showers are part of the control scheme and need point-of-use temperature checks.

What ICM provides

  • Outlet-level legionella temperature monitoring
  • Thermostatic mixing valve checks

Toilets and little-used outlets

Outlets that are rarely used let water stagnate. They need to be flushed on a regular schedule.

What ICM provides

  • Outlet flushing regime
  • Records of flushing

Hand dryer

Fixed electrical equipment forms part of the electrical installation, so it is covered by periodic inspection and testing.

What ICM provides

  • Fixed wiring inspection and testing (EICR)

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails, including in toilets and other rooms with no windows.

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Shower

Showers make a spray that can carry legionella. Heads and hoses need regular cleaning and descaling, and showers that are rarely used need flushing (HSG274).

What ICM provides

  • Shower head cleaning and descaling checks
  • Flushing of little-used showers

Office floor

Ceiling void

Asbestos, lagged pipework and cabling can all sit above the ceiling tiles. The duty to manage asbestos means knowing what is in the void before anyone works in it, and re-inspecting it.

What ICM provides

  • Asbestos surveys and registers
  • Void inspection before works
  • Re-inspection of known materials

Fire dampers and fire stopping

Where ducts and pipes pass through fire-resisting walls and floors, dampers and fire stopping stop fire and smoke spreading. They sit hidden above the ceiling, so they are easy to miss and need inspecting.

What ICM provides

  • Fire damper inspections
  • Fire stopping checks

Split air conditioning unit

Indoor units are easy to forget. Systems above 12kW need a TM44 inspection at least every five years, and the units need regular condition checks.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on indoor units

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing

Fire detector

A fire detection and alarm system has to be kept in working order, with regular testing and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing

Fire door

Fire doors need regular inspection to confirm they still close fully and seal properly.

What ICM provides

  • Fire door inspections

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Sprinkler head (where fitted)

Where a sprinkler system is fitted, it must be inspected, tested and maintained so that it works when it is needed.

What ICM provides

  • Sprinkler system inspection and testing

Dry riser outlet (where fitted)

A dry riser lets the fire service pump water to upper floors. It needs regular inspection and a pressure test at least once a year (BS 9990).

What ICM provides

  • Dry riser inspection and pressure testing

Evacuation chair and evacuation plans

The fire risk assessment has to cover how everyone gets out, including people who cannot use the stairs. Evacuation plans and any equipment provided need to be kept in working order.

What ICM provides

  • Evacuation equipment checks
  • Support with evacuation plans

First aid kit

Employers must provide adequate first aid equipment, facilities and people. Kits have to be stocked and in date (Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981).

What ICM provides

  • First aid kit checks and restocking

Desk workstation

Employers must assess workstations used by people who use screens regularly, reduce the risks, and provide eye tests on request (Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992).

What ICM provides

  • DSE workstation assessments

Copier and portable equipment

Portable electrical equipment must be maintained so that it is safe (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989). Inspection and testing is the usual way to show it is.

What ICM provides

  • Portable appliance testing (PAT)

Fire exit sign

Fire exit and safety signs must be provided, kept visible and kept in good condition. Lit signs are tested with the emergency lighting.

What ICM provides

  • Fire exit sign checks
  • Emergency lighting testing

Kitchen

Kitchen tap

Legionella duties do not stop at the plant room. Outlets need point-of-use temperature checks.

What ICM provides

  • Outlet-level legionella temperature monitoring

Fire blanket

Kitchens need suitable fire-fighting equipment within reach. A fire blanket has to be kept in place and checked.

What ICM provides

  • Fire blanket checks and replacement

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Air conditioning unit

Air conditioning units need regular condition checks, and the system as a whole needs a TM44 inspection if it is above 12kW.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on indoor units

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails.

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing

Kettle and microwave

Portable electrical equipment must be maintained so that it is safe (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989). Inspection and testing is the usual way to show it is.

What ICM provides

  • Portable appliance testing (PAT)

Roof

Chillers and condensers

Outdoor air conditioning condensers and chillers need regular inspection. TM44 is a legal requirement for systems above 12kW.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on external chillers

Refrigerant record (F-gas)

Air conditioning and refrigeration equipment holding enough refrigerant needs regular leak checks by a certified engineer, with a record kept (Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations).

What ICM provides

  • Refrigerant leak checks and records

Smoke vent (where fitted)

Automatic opening vents that clear smoke from escape stairs need to be tested and serviced regularly so they open when the alarm sounds.

What ICM provides

  • Smoke vent testing

Fall-arrest anchor and edge protection

Anyone working on the roof needs safe access and edge protection, and fixed anchor points and lines need inspecting, usually every year (Work at Height Regulations 2005).

What ICM provides

  • Fall-arrest anchor and edge protection inspection

Warehouse

A distribution warehouse with a small office, showing the duties found in each part of the site.

Reception and office

Fire detector

A fire detection and alarm system has to be kept in working order, with regular testing and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test records kept on file

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Ceiling air conditioning cassette

Air conditioning systems above 12kW need a TM44 energy inspection at least every five years. The indoor units also need regular condition checks.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on indoor units

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Fire risk assessment

The responsible person must carry out a fire risk assessment, record it, and keep it under review.

What ICM provides

  • Fire risk assessments
  • Reviews after changes to the building

Energy certificate

A valid energy performance certificate is needed when a building is sold or let. Larger public buildings must also display a DEC.

What ICM provides

  • EPC and DEC management
  • Reminders before certificates expire

Manual call point

Break-glass call points are the way people raise the alarm. One is tested every week, in rotation, and all are checked at each service (BS 5839-1).

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test rotation and records

Fire exit sign

Fire exit and safety signs must be provided, kept visible and kept in good condition (Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996). Lit signs are tested with the emergency lighting.

What ICM provides

  • Fire exit sign checks
  • Emergency lighting testing

Asbestos register

The duty holder must know where asbestos is, keep a register and management plan, and make them available to anyone who might disturb it, such as contractors (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012).

What ICM provides

  • Asbestos registers and management plans
  • Contractor information before works

First aid kit

Employers must provide adequate first aid equipment, facilities and people. Kits have to be stocked and in date (Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981).

What ICM provides

  • First aid kit checks and restocking

Desk workstation

Employers must assess workstations used by people who use screens regularly, reduce the risks, and provide eye tests on request (Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992).

What ICM provides

  • DSE workstation assessments

Copier and portable equipment

Portable electrical equipment must be maintained so that it is safe (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989). Inspection and testing is the usual way to show it is.

What ICM provides

  • Portable appliance testing (PAT)

Warehouse floor

Pallet racking

Racking can be damaged by vehicles and overloaded. It needs regular inspection by a competent person, with damage recorded and acted on (PUWER and HSE guidance HSG76).

What ICM provides

  • Racking inspections
  • Damage reports and follow-up

Sprinkler heads (where fitted)

High-bay storage is often protected by sprinklers. Where they are fitted, they must be inspected, tested and maintained so they work when needed (BS EN 12845).

What ICM provides

  • Sprinkler system inspection and testing

Beam smoke detector

High ceilings need special detection. Beam detectors have to be kept aligned, clean and tested as part of the fire alarm system (BS 5839-1).

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Beam alignment and sensitivity checks

Fire hose reel

Hose reels, where provided, must be kept accessible and serviced regularly so they work when they are needed (BS 5306-1).

What ICM provides

  • Hose reel inspection and servicing

Loading bay and roller doors

Powered industrial doors are work equipment. They need regular inspection and servicing so they do not crush or strike people, and safety edges and sensors must work (PUWER, BS EN 12453).

What ICM provides

  • Industrial door inspections
  • Safety edge and sensor checks

Gas-fired space heater

Gas heaters need regular servicing and safety checks by a competent gas engineer (Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998).

What ICM provides

  • Gas heater servicing and safety checks
  • Gas safety records

Fire door

Fire doors need regular inspection to confirm they still close fully and seal properly.

What ICM provides

  • Fire door inspections

Manual call point

Break-glass call points are the way people raise the alarm. One is tested every week, in rotation, and all are checked at each service (BS 5839-1).

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test rotation and records

Fire exit sign

Fire exit and safety signs must be provided, kept visible and kept in good condition (Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996). Lit signs are tested with the emergency lighting.

What ICM provides

  • Fire exit sign checks
  • Emergency lighting testing

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Plant and sprinkler pump room

Sprinkler pump set

The sprinkler pump and its driver are test run every week and serviced each year, so water is delivered when it is needed (BS EN 12845).

What ICM provides

  • Pump test runs and servicing
  • Test records kept with the fire logbook

Sprinkler valve set

The alarm valve, gauges and stop valves are checked every week, and the system is serviced at set intervals, under the sprinkler standard (BS EN 12845).

What ICM provides

  • Sprinkler system inspection and testing
  • Weekly check records

Electrical distribution board

The fixed electrical installation needs periodic inspection and testing, with the results recorded in an EICR (BS 7671).

What ICM provides

  • Fixed wiring inspection and testing (EICR)
  • Follow-up on coded observations

Fire alarm control panel

The panel is the heart of the fire detection system. It needs weekly tests, a logbook and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Logbook and test records

Cold water tank and system

Water tanks and system pipework carry the primary legionella risk for the whole building, requiring ongoing risk assessment and monitoring.

What ICM provides

  • Legionella risk assessments
  • Water system monitoring and control

Boiler

Gas boilers need a competent gas engineer and regular safety checks under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. Pressure systems carry their own examination duties.

What ICM provides

  • Boiler and heating plant inspections
  • Gas safety check records

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Welfare and canteen

Taps and thermostatic mixing valves

Legionella duties do not stop at the plant room. Taps, mixing valves and showers are part of the control scheme and need point-of-use temperature checks.

What ICM provides

  • Outlet-level legionella temperature monitoring
  • Thermostatic mixing valve checks

Toilets and little-used outlets

Outlets that are rarely used let water stagnate. They need to be flushed on a regular schedule.

What ICM provides

  • Outlet flushing regime
  • Records of flushing

Hand dryer

Fixed electrical equipment forms part of the electrical installation, so it is covered by periodic inspection and testing.

What ICM provides

  • Fixed wiring inspection and testing (EICR)

Shower

Showers make a spray that can carry legionella. Heads and hoses need regular cleaning and descaling, and showers that are rarely used need flushing (HSG274).

What ICM provides

  • Shower head cleaning and descaling checks
  • Flushing of little-used showers

Kitchen tap

Legionella duties do not stop at the plant room. Outlets need point-of-use temperature checks.

What ICM provides

  • Outlet-level legionella temperature monitoring

Fire blanket

Kitchens need suitable fire-fighting equipment within reach. A fire blanket has to be kept in place and checked.

What ICM provides

  • Fire blanket checks and replacement

Kettle and microwave

Portable electrical equipment must be maintained so that it is safe (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989). Inspection and testing is the usual way to show it is.

What ICM provides

  • Portable appliance testing (PAT)

First aid kit

Employers must provide adequate first aid equipment, facilities and people. Kits have to be stocked and in date (Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981).

What ICM provides

  • First aid kit checks and restocking

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Roof

Fragile roof lights

Roof lights and old sheeting can break under a person’s weight. Nobody goes on the roof without safe access, edge protection and fall protection, and fragile areas must be marked (Work at Height Regulations 2005).

What ICM provides

  • Roof light and fragile area checks
  • Fall protection inspection

Smoke vent (where fitted)

Automatic opening vents that clear smoke from escape stairs need to be tested and serviced regularly so they open when the alarm sounds.

What ICM provides

  • Smoke vent testing

Fall-arrest anchor and edge protection

Anyone working on the roof needs safe access and edge protection, and fixed anchor points and lines need inspecting, usually every year (Work at Height Regulations 2005).

What ICM provides

  • Fall-arrest anchor and edge protection inspection

Chillers and condensers

Outdoor air conditioning condensers and chillers need regular inspection. TM44 is a legal requirement for systems above 12kW.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on external chillers

Refrigerant record (F-gas)

Air conditioning and refrigeration equipment holding enough refrigerant needs regular leak checks by a certified engineer, with a record kept (Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations).

What ICM provides

  • Refrigerant leak checks and records

Factory

A manufacturing site with a production hall, compressor room and chemical store.

Reception and office

Fire detector

A fire detection and alarm system has to be kept in working order, with regular testing and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test records kept on file

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Ceiling air conditioning cassette

Air conditioning systems above 12kW need a TM44 energy inspection at least every five years. The indoor units also need regular condition checks.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on indoor units

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Fire risk assessment

The responsible person must carry out a fire risk assessment, record it, and keep it under review.

What ICM provides

  • Fire risk assessments
  • Reviews after changes to the building

Energy certificate

A valid energy performance certificate is needed when a building is sold or let. Larger public buildings must also display a DEC.

What ICM provides

  • EPC and DEC management
  • Reminders before certificates expire

Manual call point

Break-glass call points are the way people raise the alarm. One is tested every week, in rotation, and all are checked at each service (BS 5839-1).

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test rotation and records

Fire exit sign

Fire exit and safety signs must be provided, kept visible and kept in good condition (Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996). Lit signs are tested with the emergency lighting.

What ICM provides

  • Fire exit sign checks
  • Emergency lighting testing

Asbestos register

The duty holder must know where asbestos is, keep a register and management plan, and make them available to anyone who might disturb it, such as contractors (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012).

What ICM provides

  • Asbestos registers and management plans
  • Contractor information before works

First aid kit

Employers must provide adequate first aid equipment, facilities and people. Kits have to be stocked and in date (Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981).

What ICM provides

  • First aid kit checks and restocking

Desk workstation

Employers must assess workstations used by people who use screens regularly, reduce the risks, and provide eye tests on request (Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992).

What ICM provides

  • DSE workstation assessments

Copier and portable equipment

Portable electrical equipment must be maintained so that it is safe (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989). Inspection and testing is the usual way to show it is.

What ICM provides

  • Portable appliance testing (PAT)

Production hall

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV)

Extraction that controls dust, fume or vapour has to be thoroughly examined and tested by a competent person, usually every 14 months, with a report kept (COSHH Regulations 2002, Regulation 9).

What ICM provides

  • LEV thorough examination and testing
  • Reports and follow-up actions

Gas supply and isolation valve

Gas pipework to process equipment needs regular checks, and a clearly marked emergency isolation point (Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998).

What ICM provides

  • Gas pipework and isolation checks

Hazardous area marking

Where flammable gases, vapours or dusts can build up, employers must classify the area and keep electrical equipment and controls safe for it. The equipment needs periodic inspection (DSEAR 2002).

What ICM provides

  • Hazardous area equipment inspection
  • Support with area classification records

Eyewash station

Where corrosive or harmful substances are used, first aid provision such as eyewash must be available and working (Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981).

What ICM provides

  • Eyewash checks and flushing records

Sprinkler heads (where fitted)

Where a sprinkler system is fitted, it must be inspected, tested and maintained so that it works when it is needed.

What ICM provides

  • Sprinkler system inspection and testing

Fire detector

A fire detection and alarm system has to be kept in working order, with regular testing and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test records kept on file

Motor control centre

The fixed electrical installation, including motor control gear, needs periodic inspection and testing, with the results recorded in an EICR (BS 7671).

What ICM provides

  • Fixed wiring inspection and testing (EICR)
  • Follow-up on coded observations

Fire door

Fire doors need regular inspection to confirm they still close fully and seal properly.

What ICM provides

  • Fire door inspections

Manual call point

Break-glass call points are the way people raise the alarm. One is tested every week, in rotation, and all are checked at each service (BS 5839-1).

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test rotation and records

Fire exit sign

Fire exit and safety signs must be provided, kept visible and kept in good condition (Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996). Lit signs are tested with the emergency lighting.

What ICM provides

  • Fire exit sign checks
  • Emergency lighting testing

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Compressor and plant room

Compressed air receiver

An air receiver is a pressure vessel. It needs a written scheme of examination, with examinations carried out to that scheme by a competent person (Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000).

What ICM provides

  • Pressure system examinations
  • Written scheme of examination support

Boiler

Gas boilers need a competent gas engineer and regular safety checks under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. Pressure systems carry their own examination duties.

What ICM provides

  • Boiler and heating plant inspections
  • Gas safety check records

Electrical distribution board

The fixed electrical installation needs periodic inspection and testing, with the results recorded in an EICR (BS 7671).

What ICM provides

  • Fixed wiring inspection and testing (EICR)
  • Follow-up on coded observations

Fire alarm control panel

The panel is the heart of the fire detection system. It needs weekly tests, a logbook and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Logbook and test records

Cold water tank and system

Water tanks and system pipework carry the primary legionella risk for the whole building, requiring ongoing risk assessment and monitoring.

What ICM provides

  • Legionella risk assessments
  • Water system monitoring and control

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Flammables and chemical store

Flammable liquids store

Flammable liquids must be stored safely, in the right cabinet or store, away from ignition sources and escape routes (DSEAR 2002).

What ICM provides

  • Flammable storage checks
  • Fire safety review of the store

Hazardous area marking

Where flammable gases, vapours or dusts can build up, employers must classify the area and keep electrical equipment and controls safe for it. The equipment needs periodic inspection (DSEAR 2002).

What ICM provides

  • Hazardous area equipment inspection
  • Support with area classification records

Fire door

Fire doors need regular inspection to confirm they still close fully and seal properly.

What ICM provides

  • Fire door inspections

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Welfare and canteen

Taps and thermostatic mixing valves

Legionella duties do not stop at the plant room. Taps, mixing valves and showers are part of the control scheme and need point-of-use temperature checks.

What ICM provides

  • Outlet-level legionella temperature monitoring
  • Thermostatic mixing valve checks

Toilets and little-used outlets

Outlets that are rarely used let water stagnate. They need to be flushed on a regular schedule.

What ICM provides

  • Outlet flushing regime
  • Records of flushing

Hand dryer

Fixed electrical equipment forms part of the electrical installation, so it is covered by periodic inspection and testing.

What ICM provides

  • Fixed wiring inspection and testing (EICR)

Shower

Showers make a spray that can carry legionella. Heads and hoses need regular cleaning and descaling, and showers that are rarely used need flushing (HSG274).

What ICM provides

  • Shower head cleaning and descaling checks
  • Flushing of little-used showers

Kitchen tap

Legionella duties do not stop at the plant room. Outlets need point-of-use temperature checks.

What ICM provides

  • Outlet-level legionella temperature monitoring

Fire blanket

Kitchens need suitable fire-fighting equipment within reach. A fire blanket has to be kept in place and checked.

What ICM provides

  • Fire blanket checks and replacement

Kettle and microwave

Portable electrical equipment must be maintained so that it is safe (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989). Inspection and testing is the usual way to show it is.

What ICM provides

  • Portable appliance testing (PAT)

First aid kit

Employers must provide adequate first aid equipment, facilities and people. Kits have to be stocked and in date (Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981).

What ICM provides

  • First aid kit checks and restocking

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Roof

LEV fan and discharge

The extract fan and where it discharges are part of the LEV system and are examined with it. The discharge must be clear of windows and air intakes (COSHH Regulations 2002).

What ICM provides

  • LEV fan and discharge checks with the thorough examination

Chillers and condensers

Outdoor air conditioning condensers and chillers need regular inspection. TM44 is a legal requirement for systems above 12kW.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on external chillers

Refrigerant record (F-gas)

Air conditioning and refrigeration equipment holding enough refrigerant needs regular leak checks by a certified engineer, with a record kept (Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations).

What ICM provides

  • Refrigerant leak checks and records

Smoke vent (where fitted)

Automatic opening vents that clear smoke from escape stairs need to be tested and serviced regularly so they open when the alarm sounds.

What ICM provides

  • Smoke vent testing

Fragile roof lights

Roof lights and old sheeting can break under a person’s weight. Nobody goes on the roof without safe access, edge protection and fall protection, and fragile areas must be marked (Work at Height Regulations 2005).

What ICM provides

  • Roof light and fragile area checks
  • Fall protection inspection

Fall-arrest anchor and edge protection

Anyone working on the roof needs safe access and edge protection, and fixed anchor points and lines need inspecting, usually every year (Work at Height Regulations 2005).

What ICM provides

  • Fall-arrest anchor and edge protection inspection

Hospital / veterinary

A clinical building with a ward, an operating theatre and the plant that keeps them safe.

Reception and waiting area

Passenger and bed lift

A passenger lift must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at the statutory interval, usually every six months, with a written report.

What ICM provides

  • LOLER lift inspections
  • Defect reporting and follow-up

Fire detector

A fire detection and alarm system has to be kept in working order, with regular testing and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test records kept on file

Refuge call system

Where a building has refuges for people who cannot use the stairs in a fire, the voice link between each refuge and the control point has to work. It needs regular testing (BS 5839-9).

What ICM provides

  • Refuge call system testing
  • Test records kept with the fire logbook

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Ceiling air conditioning cassette

Air conditioning systems above 12kW need a TM44 energy inspection at least every five years. The indoor units also need regular condition checks.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on indoor units

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Fire risk assessment

The responsible person must carry out a fire risk assessment, record it, and keep it under review.

What ICM provides

  • Fire risk assessments
  • Reviews after changes to the building

Energy certificate

A valid energy performance certificate is needed when a building is sold or let. Larger public buildings must also display a DEC.

What ICM provides

  • EPC and DEC management
  • Reminders before certificates expire

Manual call point

Break-glass call points are the way people raise the alarm. One is tested every week, in rotation, and all are checked at each service (BS 5839-1).

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test rotation and records

Fire exit sign

Fire exit and safety signs must be provided, kept visible and kept in good condition (Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996). Lit signs are tested with the emergency lighting.

What ICM provides

  • Fire exit sign checks
  • Emergency lighting testing

Asbestos register

The duty holder must know where asbestos is, keep a register and management plan, and make them available to anyone who might disturb it, such as contractors (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012).

What ICM provides

  • Asbestos registers and management plans
  • Contractor information before works

Automatic entrance door

Automatic doors are work equipment. They need regular inspection and servicing so they do not trap or strike people, where they are fitted (PUWER and the Workplace Regulations).

What ICM provides

  • Automatic door inspections

Lift car

Lift alarm and emergency phone

Anyone trapped in a lift must be able to call for help. The alarm and two-way communication are checked as part of the thorough examination.

What ICM provides

  • Lift alarm and communication checks within the LOLER examination

Ward and consulting room

Medical gas outlets

Oxygen, medical air and vacuum outlets are part of the medical gas pipeline system. It needs planned maintenance and testing by a qualified person, following NHS technical guidance (HTM 02-01).

What ICM provides

  • Medical gas outlet checks
  • Pipeline test records

Taps and thermostatic mixing valves

In healthcare, thermostatic mixing valves at handwash basins are set to a safe temperature and tested, to prevent scalding and control legionella (HTM 04-01).

What ICM provides

  • Thermostatic mixing valve servicing and testing
  • Outlet-level legionella temperature monitoring

Fire door

Fire doors need regular inspection to confirm they still close fully and seal properly.

What ICM provides

  • Fire door inspections

Evacuation equipment and plans

The fire risk assessment has to cover how patients who cannot walk get out, including bed and chair evacuation. Plans and any equipment provided need to be kept in working order.

What ICM provides

  • Evacuation equipment checks
  • Support with evacuation plans

Ceiling air conditioning cassette

Air conditioning systems above 12kW need a TM44 energy inspection at least every five years. The indoor units also need regular condition checks.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on indoor units

Fire detector

A fire detection and alarm system has to be kept in working order, with regular testing and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test records kept on file

Manual call point

Break-glass call points are the way people raise the alarm. One is tested every week, in rotation, and all are checked at each service (BS 5839-1).

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test rotation and records

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Operating theatre

Theatre ventilation

Theatre ventilation is validated when installed and re-verified each year, with air changes, pressure and filters checked (HTM 03-01).

What ICM provides

  • Ventilation verification
  • Filter and pressure checks

Theatre gas pendant

Pendants that carry medical gases and power into a theatre are part of the medical gas and electrical systems. They need planned maintenance and testing (HTM 02-01, HTM 06-01).

What ICM provides

  • Pendant and outlet checks
  • Test records

Isolated power supply

Operating theatres and similar rooms use isolated power supplies with monitoring. They are tested at set intervals (BS 7671 Section 710, HTM 06-01).

What ICM provides

  • Isolated power supply testing
  • Test records

Area valve service unit

These valves let staff shut off medical gases to one area safely. They are tested with the pipeline system and must stay clear and easy to reach (HTM 02-01).

What ICM provides

  • Valve and alarm checks
  • Test records

Taps and thermostatic mixing valves

In healthcare, thermostatic mixing valves at handwash basins are set to a safe temperature and tested, to prevent scalding and control legionella (HTM 04-01).

What ICM provides

  • Thermostatic mixing valve servicing and testing
  • Outlet-level legionella temperature monitoring

Fire detector

A fire detection and alarm system has to be kept in working order, with regular testing and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test records kept on file

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Plant room

Standby generator

Healthcare buildings need a working emergency supply. Standby generators are test run on load at set intervals and serviced (HTM 06-01).

What ICM provides

  • Generator servicing and on-load test records

Medical gas manifold and alarms

Cylinder manifolds and their alarm panels must be maintained and tested so the supply is not lost (HTM 02-01).

What ICM provides

  • Manifold and alarm checks
  • Test records

Boiler

Gas boilers need a competent gas engineer and regular safety checks under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. Pressure systems carry their own examination duties.

What ICM provides

  • Boiler and heating plant inspections
  • Gas safety check records

Hot water cylinder

Stored hot water needs to be held at 60 degrees C or above, and reach outlets at 50 degrees C or above, to keep legionella under control.

What ICM provides

  • Calorifier temperature monitoring
  • Legionella control records

Cold water tank and system

Water tanks and pipework carry the main legionella risk. Healthcare buildings need a water safety plan and stricter monitoring, because patients are more vulnerable (HTM 04-01, HSG274).

What ICM provides

  • Legionella risk assessments
  • Water system monitoring and control

Electrical distribution board

The fixed electrical installation needs periodic inspection and testing, with the results recorded in an EICR (BS 7671).

What ICM provides

  • Fixed wiring inspection and testing (EICR)
  • Follow-up on coded observations

Fire alarm control panel

The panel is the heart of the fire detection system. It needs weekly tests, a logbook and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Logbook and test records

Pressure vessel

Pressure systems above the thresholds need a written scheme of examination drawn up by a competent person, with examinations carried out to that scheme (Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000).

What ICM provides

  • Pressure system examinations
  • Written scheme of examination support

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Accessible toilet and shower

Taps and thermostatic mixing valves

In healthcare, thermostatic mixing valves at handwash basins are set to a safe temperature and tested, to prevent scalding and control legionella (HTM 04-01).

What ICM provides

  • Thermostatic mixing valve servicing and testing
  • Outlet-level legionella temperature monitoring

Toilets and little-used outlets

Outlets that are rarely used let water stagnate. They need to be flushed on a regular schedule.

What ICM provides

  • Outlet flushing regime
  • Records of flushing

Accessible toilet alarm (pull cord)

An accessible toilet needs an emergency assistance alarm with a pull cord that reaches the floor, so anyone who falls can call for help (Approved Document M, BS 8300-2). It is not inspected under a regime of its own like a fire call point, but the Workplace Regulations 1992 require safety devices to be kept in efficient working order, so it should be tested regularly, usually weekly, and the result logged. In healthcare it is normally linked to the nurse call system.

What ICM provides

  • Alarm pull cord and reset button testing
  • Cord reaches the floor, bangles in place
  • Test records kept on file

Shower

Showers make a spray that can carry legionella. Heads and hoses need regular cleaning and descaling, and showers that are rarely used need flushing (HSG274).

What ICM provides

  • Shower head cleaning and descaling checks
  • Flushing of little-used showers

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Roof

Air handling unit

Ventilation plant needs planned maintenance, filter changes and inspection. In healthcare, annual verification is expected (HTM 03-01), and every workplace must have adequate ventilation (Workplace Regulations 1992).

What ICM provides

  • Air handling unit inspection
  • Filter and condition checks

Chillers and condensers

Outdoor air conditioning condensers and chillers need regular inspection. TM44 is a legal requirement for systems above 12kW.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on external chillers

Refrigerant record (F-gas)

Air conditioning and refrigeration equipment holding enough refrigerant needs regular leak checks by a certified engineer, with a record kept (Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations).

What ICM provides

  • Refrigerant leak checks and records

Smoke vent (where fitted)

Automatic opening vents that clear smoke from escape stairs need to be tested and serviced regularly so they open when the alarm sounds.

What ICM provides

  • Smoke vent testing

Fall-arrest anchor and edge protection

Anyone working on the roof needs safe access and edge protection, and fixed anchor points and lines need inspecting, usually every year (Work at Height Regulations 2005).

What ICM provides

  • Fall-arrest anchor and edge protection inspection

Shopping centre / leisure

A shopping centre with a leisure pool, showing the duties in the public areas and behind the scenes.

Mall concourse

Escalator

Escalators are work equipment. They need regular inspection and servicing by a competent person, and emergency stops and comb plates must work (PUWER and the Workplace Regulations).

What ICM provides

  • Escalator inspections
  • Emergency stop checks

Passenger lift

A passenger lift must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at the statutory interval, usually every six months, with a written report.

What ICM provides

  • LOLER lift inspections
  • Defect reporting and follow-up

Smoke extract vent

Malls rely on smoke control to keep escape routes clear. Extract fans and vents are tested and serviced regularly and must respond to the alarm.

What ICM provides

  • Smoke control testing
  • Fan and vent servicing

Sprinkler heads (where fitted)

Where a sprinkler system is fitted, it must be inspected, tested and maintained so that it works when it is needed.

What ICM provides

  • Sprinkler system inspection and testing

Fire detector

A fire detection and alarm system has to be kept in working order, with regular testing and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test records kept on file

Manual call point

Break-glass call points are the way people raise the alarm. One is tested every week, in rotation, and all are checked at each service (BS 5839-1).

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test rotation and records

Fire exit sign

Fire exit and safety signs must be provided, kept visible and kept in good condition (Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996). Lit signs are tested with the emergency lighting.

What ICM provides

  • Fire exit sign checks
  • Emergency lighting testing

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Ceiling air conditioning cassette

Air conditioning systems above 12kW need a TM44 energy inspection at least every five years. The indoor units also need regular condition checks.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on indoor units

Automatic entrance door

Automatic doors are work equipment. They need regular inspection and servicing so they do not trap or strike people, where they are fitted (PUWER and the Workplace Regulations).

What ICM provides

  • Automatic door inspections

Energy certificate

A valid energy performance certificate is needed when a building is sold or let. Larger public buildings must also display a DEC.

What ICM provides

  • EPC and DEC management
  • Reminders before certificates expire

Fire risk assessment

The responsible person must carry out a fire risk assessment, record it, and keep it under review.

What ICM provides

  • Fire risk assessments
  • Reviews after changes to the building

Asbestos register

The duty holder must know where asbestos is, keep a register and management plan, and make them available to anyone who might disturb it, such as contractors (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012).

What ICM provides

  • Asbestos registers and management plans
  • Contractor information before works

Dry riser outlet (where fitted)

A dry riser lets the fire service pump water to upper floors. It needs regular inspection and a pressure test at least once a year (BS 9990).

What ICM provides

  • Dry riser inspection and pressure testing

Refuge call system

Where a building has refuges for people who cannot use the stairs in a fire, the voice link between each refuge and the control point has to work. It needs regular testing (BS 5839-9).

What ICM provides

  • Refuge call system testing
  • Test records kept with the fire logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Lift car

Lift alarm and emergency phone

Anyone trapped in a lift must be able to call for help. The alarm and two-way communication are checked as part of the thorough examination.

What ICM provides

  • Lift alarm and communication checks within the LOLER examination

Shop unit

Fire detector

A fire detection and alarm system has to be kept in working order, with regular testing and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test records kept on file

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Ceiling air conditioning cassette

Air conditioning systems above 12kW need a TM44 energy inspection at least every five years. The indoor units also need regular condition checks.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on indoor units

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Fire door

Fire doors need regular inspection to confirm they still close fully and seal properly.

What ICM provides

  • Fire door inspections

Fire shutter

Fire-resisting shutters divide shop units and must close and seal when the alarm operates. They need regular inspection and drop tests.

What ICM provides

  • Fire shutter inspections and drop tests

Fire exit sign

Fire exit and safety signs must be provided, kept visible and kept in good condition (Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996). Lit signs are tested with the emergency lighting.

What ICM provides

  • Fire exit sign checks
  • Emergency lighting testing

Shop distribution board

The fixed electrical installation needs periodic inspection and testing, with the results recorded in an EICR (BS 7671).

What ICM provides

  • Fixed wiring inspection and testing (EICR)
  • Follow-up on coded observations

Manual call point

Break-glass call points are the way people raise the alarm. One is tested every week, in rotation, and all are checked at each service (BS 5839-1).

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test rotation and records

Food court kitchen

Kitchen fire suppression system

Cooking equipment is often protected by an automatic wet-chemical system. It needs inspecting and servicing to the manufacturer’s schedule, usually every six months, so it works when needed.

What ICM provides

  • Suppression system inspection and servicing

Gas interlock

Kitchens with gas appliances and extraction need an interlock so gas cannot flow if the extraction fails. It needs regular testing (Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, BS 6173).

What ICM provides

  • Gas interlock testing
  • Gas safety records

Fire blanket

Kitchens need suitable fire-fighting equipment within reach. A fire blanket has to be kept in place and checked.

What ICM provides

  • Fire blanket checks and replacement

Kitchen tap

Legionella duties do not stop at the plant room. Outlets need point-of-use temperature checks.

What ICM provides

  • Outlet-level legionella temperature monitoring

Fire extinguishers (foam and wet chemical)

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Kitchen equipment

Portable electrical equipment must be maintained so that it is safe (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989). Inspection and testing is the usual way to show it is.

What ICM provides

  • Portable appliance testing (PAT)

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire detector

A fire detection and alarm system has to be kept in working order, with regular testing and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test records kept on file

Pool hall

Pool water quality

Pool operators must keep the water safe. Disinfectant, pH and clarity are tested through the day and records kept (HSE guidance HSG179).

What ICM provides

  • Pool water testing checks
  • Records review

Shower

Showers make a spray that can carry legionella. Heads and hoses need regular cleaning and descaling, and showers that are rarely used need flushing (HSG274).

What ICM provides

  • Shower head cleaning and descaling checks
  • Flushing of little-used showers

Pool hall air handling

Pool halls need ventilation to control humidity and chemicals in the air. The plant needs regular maintenance (Workplace Regulations 1992).

What ICM provides

  • Air handling unit inspection
  • Condition checks

Fire detector

A fire detection and alarm system has to be kept in working order, with regular testing and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test records kept on file

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Fire exit sign

Fire exit and safety signs must be provided, kept visible and kept in good condition (Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996). Lit signs are tested with the emergency lighting.

What ICM provides

  • Fire exit sign checks
  • Emergency lighting testing

Manual call point

Break-glass call points are the way people raise the alarm. One is tested every week, in rotation, and all are checked at each service (BS 5839-1).

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Weekly test rotation and records

Plant and pool plant room

Pool chemical dosing

Pool chemicals are hazardous. Storage, dosing plant and deliveries have to be controlled and inspected (COSHH Regulations 2002).

What ICM provides

  • Chemical storage and dosing checks

Sprinkler pump set

The sprinkler pump and its driver are test run every week and serviced each year, so water is delivered when it is needed (BS EN 12845).

What ICM provides

  • Pump test runs and servicing
  • Test records kept with the fire logbook

Sprinkler valve set

The alarm valve, gauges and stop valves are checked every week, and the system is serviced at set intervals, under the sprinkler standard (BS EN 12845).

What ICM provides

  • Sprinkler system inspection and testing
  • Weekly check records

Boiler

Gas boilers need a competent gas engineer and regular safety checks under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. Pressure systems carry their own examination duties.

What ICM provides

  • Boiler and heating plant inspections
  • Gas safety check records

Hot water cylinder

Stored hot water needs to be held at 60 degrees C or above, and reach outlets at 50 degrees C or above, to keep legionella under control.

What ICM provides

  • Calorifier temperature monitoring
  • Legionella control records

Cold water tank and system

Water tanks and system pipework carry the primary legionella risk for the whole building, requiring ongoing risk assessment and monitoring.

What ICM provides

  • Legionella risk assessments
  • Water system monitoring and control

Electrical distribution board

The fixed electrical installation needs periodic inspection and testing, with the results recorded in an EICR (BS 7671).

What ICM provides

  • Fixed wiring inspection and testing (EICR)
  • Follow-up on coded observations

Fire alarm control panel

The panel is the heart of the fire detection system. It needs weekly tests, a logbook and periodic servicing to BS 5839-1.

What ICM provides

  • Fire alarm system servicing
  • Logbook and test records

Emergency lighting

Must operate correctly if mains power fails. That means a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test (BS 5266-1).

What ICM provides

  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Test certificates and logbook

Fire extinguisher

Extinguishers must be provided, kept accessible and serviced every year.

What ICM provides

  • Fire extinguisher servicing

Roof

Chillers and condensers

Outdoor air conditioning condensers and chillers need regular inspection. TM44 is a legal requirement for systems above 12kW.

What ICM provides

  • TM44 air conditioning inspections
  • Condition checks on external chillers

Refrigerant record (F-gas)

Air conditioning and refrigeration equipment holding enough refrigerant needs regular leak checks by a certified engineer, with a record kept (Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations).

What ICM provides

  • Refrigerant leak checks and records

Smoke vent (where fitted)

Automatic opening vents that clear smoke from escape stairs need to be tested and serviced regularly so they open when the alarm sounds.

What ICM provides

  • Smoke vent testing

Fall-arrest anchor and edge protection

Anyone working on the roof needs safe access and edge protection, and fixed anchor points and lines need inspecting, usually every year (Work at Height Regulations 2005).

What ICM provides

  • Fall-arrest anchor and edge protection inspection