CQC regulation 15: premises and equipment
Regulation 15 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, one of the fundamental standards.
Dental checks mapped to regulation 15
21 checks in Compliance UK's dental pack map to this regulation.
| Check | Area | Default schedule | Usually done by | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decontamination equipment validation | Decontamination (HTM 01-05) | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Legionella risk assessment review | Premises, fire and equipment | Every 2 years | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Fire alarm test log | Premises, fire and equipment | Weekly | Any team member | Regulation 15 |
| Fire drill record | Premises, fire and equipment | Every 6 months | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Fire risk assessment review | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Pressure vessel written scheme inspection | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Portable appliance testing (PAT) | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Electrical installation condition report (EICR) | Premises, fire and equipment | Every 5 years | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| EICR C1 and C2 remedial works | Premises, fire and equipment | When it happens | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Gas safety inspectionApplies if you answer yes to “Is there a gas supply at the practice?” | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Emergency lighting monthly test | Premises, fire and equipment | Monthly | Any team member | Regulation 15 |
| Emergency lighting annual full-duration test | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Fire extinguisher visual checks | Premises, fire and equipment | Monthly | Any team member | Regulation 15 |
| Fire extinguisher servicing | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Dental compressor servicingApplies if you answer yes to “Is there a compressor on site?” | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Suction unit servicing | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Amalgam separator servicing and wasteApplies if you answer yes to “Do you use amalgam?” | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| Equipment register review | Premises, fire and equipment | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
| X-ray equipment routine performance testApplies if you answer yes to “Do you take intraoral X-rays?” | Radiation (IRR17 and IR(ME)R) | Every 3 years | Radiation protection supervisor | Regulation 15 |
| X-ray critical examination reportApplies if you answer yes to “Do you take intraoral X-rays?” | Radiation (IRR17 and IR(ME)R) | When it happens | Radiation protection supervisor | Regulation 15 |
| Disability access audit | People and governance | Every year | Practice manager | Regulation 15 |
Quality statements the CQC links to it
Read the regulation
The full text is on legislation.gov.uk: Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, regulation 15.