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Table of Contents

• Fire Risk Assessment ................................................................................................................... 1
  Actions .......................................................................................................................................... 5
  Actions .......................................................................................................................................... 7
  Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 8
  Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 8
  METHODOLOGY .......................................................................................................................... 8
  OBJECTIVE OF THE REPORT ....................................................................................................... 8
  AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................. 8
  APPLICATION OF THIS REPORT ................................................................................................ 8
  Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... 9
  CONFIDENTIALITY ..................................................................................................................... 9
  COPYRIGHT ................................................................................................................................. 9
  The Fire Risk Assessment ........................................................................................................ 10
  Risk Profile ................................................................................................................................ 12
  OCCUPANT CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................... 12
  FIRE GROWTH RATE ................................................................................................................. 13
  TYPICAL RISK PROFILES .......................................................................................................... 13
  PREMISES RISK PROFILES ....................................................................................................... 14
  Fire Safety Documentation .................................................................................................... 15
  Significant Findings ................................................................................................................ 17
  THE PREMISES (Clause 12) ..................................................................................................... 17
  Means of Escape ..................................................................................................................... 17
  Structural fire protection ....................................................................................................... 18
  Fire Service .............................................................................................................................. 18
  THE OCCUPANTS (Clause 12) ................................................................................................ 18
  OCCUPANTS ESPECIALLY AT RISK FROM FIRE (Clause 12) ................................................ 18
  FIRE LOSS EXPERIENCE ......................................................................................................... 18
  OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION - 16% ............................................................................. 19
  RELEVANT FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION ................................................................................. 19
  FIRE HAZARDS AND THEIR ELIMINATION OR CONTROL | SOURCES OF IGNITION (Clause 13
  and Annex B) .......................................................................................................................... 19
  ARSON (Clause 13 and Annex B) .......................................................................................... 20
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  PORTABLE HEATERS AND HEATING AND VENTILATION INSTALLATIONS (Clause 13 and Annex
  B) .............................................................................................................................................. 20
  COOKING (Clause 13 and Annex B) ..................................................................................... 20
  LIGHTNING (Clause 13 and Annex B) .................................................................................. 21
  HOUSEKEEPING (Clause 13 and Annex B) .......................................................................... 21
  HAZARDS INTRODUCED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS AND BUILDING WORKS ............ 21
  DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (primarily explosive, highly flammable or flammable substances
  and oxidising agents) (Clause 13) ........................................................................................ 22
  OTHER SIGNIFICANT FIRE HAZARDS THAT WARRANT CONSIDERATION - 100% ............ 22
  FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES MEANS OF ESCAPE (Clause 15c and Annex C) ................ 22
  MEASURES TO LIMIT FIRE SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT (Clause 15g) ............................ 24
  EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING (Clause 15e) ..................................................................... 24
  FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES (Clause 15d) ................................................................. 25
  MEANS OF GIVING WARNING IN CASE OF FIRE (Clause 15b) ........................................... 25
  MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES (Clause 15f) ............................................... 26
  RELEVANT AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS (Clause 15h) ............................ 26
  OTHER RELEVANT FIXED SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT (Clause 15i) .................................. 26
  MANAGEMENT OF FIRE SAFETY | PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS (Clause 16) .... 26
  TRAINING AND DRILLS (Clause 16h) ................................................................................... 28
  TESTING AND MAINTENANCE [Clause 16j)] ....................................................................... 28
  RECORDS (Clause 16k) .......................................................................................................... 29
  REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................... 30
  Maintenance Compliance .................................................................................................... 33
  Media summary .................................................................................................................... 39

Fire Risk Assessment - Premises other than Housing.

• Name of premises

• Address of premises

• Date of the Fire Assessment

• Fire risk assessor

Actions

• Actions have been allocated within the significant findings section of this fire risk assessment and allocated an action level by the Assessor.
  Where compliance to legislative requirement is not met or the Assessor has identified a risk to life the action level allocated is High and the timeframe for the Responsible Person to address this action is 1 month from the date of receipt of this fire risk assessment report.
  Where compliance is based upon best practice the action level allocated is Medium and the timeframe for the Responsible Person to address this action is 3 months from the date of receipt of this fire risk assessment report.
  Where additional measures would assist with fire safety and are based upon best practice but the frequency is dependent on the Responsible Persons assessment of changes and possible issues the Assessor may not be aware of (such as inappropriate storage) then the action level is Low and the timeframe for the Responsible Person to address this action is either within 6 months from the date of receipt of this fire risk assessment report or is an ongoing measure for the life of the building.

  

Introduction

PURPOSE

• The purpose of this report is to provide a fire risk assessment for the premises. The report provides an assessment of the risk to life from fire within the property and, where appropriate, to make recommendations to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and guidance.

METHODOLOGY

• The methodology of this fire risk assessment is to undertake an inspection of the premises and discuss the activities within the property considering the potential for a fire to occur and the harm it could cause to occupants and those around the building who may be affected. In addition, the occupancy allowances within the premises will be considered.

OBJECTIVE OF THE REPORT

• To provide fire safety advice that satisfies the provisions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Significant findings have been recorded within the assessment to provide information on the fire risks within the premises. This report represents the best judgement of the consultant following an inspection of the premises and information provided by others. No liability is accepted for the accuracy of such information.

AUTHORITY

• Authority to undertake this report was provided by:

APPLICATION OF THIS REPORT

• This report has been specifically prepared for the premises named on the cover page and should not be used for any other purposes. The Actions section within this report should be considered by the responsible person and may not be relevant if significant changes have occurred since the inspection of the property was undertaken.

Executive Summary

• This report is produced in response to a request from the Responsible Person, as defined in Article 3 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), for us to complete the Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) on their behalf. The FRA was conducted in accordance with:
  Article 9 of the RRO.
  The information collected for this report was gathered through observation and
  documentation; we cannot be held liable for the accuracy of the information provided other
  than by our own observation. The report considers:
  1. General information
  2. Management of fire safety
  3. Sources of ignition
  4. Housekeeping
  5. Contractor hazards
  6. Means of escape
  7. Measures to limit fire spread
  8. Fire safety systems infrastructure
  9. Access arrangements for the emergency services.
  This is a non-intrusive fire risk assessment therefore inspection is of accessible areas which were visually inspected.
  Actions required are detailed within this report. The Responsible Person is to ensure that all non-compliances are resolved in line with the requirements set out above. It is important to understand the content of the Fire Risk Assessment and necessary recommendations made, if there are actions that are required to protect relevant persons from fire (relevant persons
  are any persons lawfully in the building). If the content in the recommendations section is unclear clarification should be sought.

CONFIDENTIALITY

• This document has been prepared for the titled project or named part thereof and should not be relied upon or used for any other project. Rubix Safety Ltd accepts no responsibility or liability for the consequence of this document being used for a purpose other than the purposes for which it was commissioned.
  All reasonable precautionary measures in handling this document and the information contained herein should be taken to prevent any third party from obtaining unauthorised access.

COPYRIGHT

• The contents of this document remain the property of Rubix Safety Ltd. No part of this
  document can be reproduced or transmitted without written consent from Rubix Safety Ltd.

The Fire Risk Assessment

• The following simple fire risk level estimator is based on a commonly used health and safety risk level estimator.

  

• Taking into account the fire prevention measures observed at the time of this risk assessment, it is considered that the hazard from fire (likelihood of fire) at these premises is:

  Low

  Medium

  High

• In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:
  • Low - Unusually low likelihood of fire as a result of negligible potential sources of ignition.
  • Medium - Normal fire hazards (e.g. potential ignition sources) for this type of occupancy, with fire hazards generally subject to appropriate controls (other than minor shortcomings).
  • High Lack of adequate controls applied to one or more significant fire hazards, such as to result in significant increase in likelihood of fire.

• Taking into account the nature of the premises and the occupants, as well as the fire protection and procedural<br>arrangements observed at the time of this fire risk assessment, it is considered that the consequences for life safety in the event of fire would be

  Slight Harm

  Moderate Harm

  Extreme Harm

• In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:
  • Slight harm Outbreak of fire unlikely to result in serious injury or death of any occupant (other than an occupant sleeping in a room in which a fire occurs).
  • Moderate harm Outbreak of fire could foreseeably result in injury (including serious injury) of one or more occupants, but it is unlikely to involve multiple fatalities.
  • Extreme harm Significant potential for serious injury or death of one or more occupants.

• Accordingly, it is considered that the risk to life from fire at these premises is:

  Trivial

  Tolerable

  Moderate

  Substantial

  Intolerable

• A suitable risk-based control plan should involve effort and urgency that is proportional to risk. The following risk-based control plan is based on one that has been advocated for general health and safety risks:

  

• Note: although the purpose of this section is to place the fire risk in context, the above approach to risk assessment is subjective and for guidance only. All hazards and deficiencies identified in this report should be addressed by implementing all recommendations contained in the action plan. The fire risk assessment should be repeated regularly.

Risk Profile

• A risk profile should be established for the property in order to determine the appropriate means of escape and the appropriate construction standards for life safety within the property. The risk profile can be used to ascertain the requirements for property protection and business continuity. The risk profile should reflect the occupant characteristics and estimated fire growth rate for the premises and should be expressed as a value combining these two elements.

OCCUPANT CHARACTERISTICS

• The occupant’s characteristic within the premises is principally determined according to whether the occupants are familiar or unfamiliar with the property and consideration must be given to whether they are awake or asleep. The property is a multi-function property (office and residential) and has a variety of occupant characteristics made up of persons that work and live in the property and are familiar with its layout, persons visiting the property and are not familiar with its layout. The range of Occupant characteristics likely to be found in most properties can be summarised in Table 1.

  

• The occupant characteristics likely to be found within the premises are detailed in Table 2.

  

FIRE GROWTH RATE

• The fire growth rate is the rate at which it is estimated that a fire will grow and should be categorised in accordance with Table 3.

  

TYPICAL RISK PROFILES

• The risk profile for a property is given as a combination of occupant risk category and fire growth rate as shown in Table 4.

  

PREMISES RISK PROFILES

• As mentioned above the risk profile rating should be determined by combining the occupant characteristic with the fire growth rate. The risk profile for a property is shown in Table 5.

  

Fire Safety Documentation

• Fire Drill carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Annual Fire Alarm Maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weekly Fire Alarm Testing Records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date

• Annual Emergency Light Testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last test

• Name of the Contractor who conducted the testing

• Monthly Emergency Light Testing being conducted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Extinguisher Servicing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last service

• Name of the contractor who carried out the servicing

• Sprinkler Periodic Service

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler Weekly Pump Test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wet/Dry Riser Annual Service

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wet/Dry Riser 6-monthly Visual

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed Gaseous / Foam Extinguisher System Annual Service

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke Ventilation 6-monthly Maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke Ventilation Monthly Test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas System Records

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last Gas Inspection carried out

• Electrical Fixed-Wiring Inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of the last electrical inspection

• Name of the Contractor who carried out the last inspection

• Portable Appliance Testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of the last PAT testing carried out

• Lightning Protection Annual Service

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Firefighting Lift Thorough Examination

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kitchen Ductwork Cleaning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Curtain Servicing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Voice Communication System (Refuge) Annual<br>Servicing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Annual Damper Inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Significant Findings

• Person(s) consulted:

• Date of Previous Fire Risk Assessment

• Have actions within the previous fire risk assessment been addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suggested date for review (earlier review may be necessary):

THE PREMISES (Clause 12)

• Number of floors at ground level and above:

• Number of floors entirely below ground level:

• Floors on which car parking is provided:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Approximate floor area:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brief details of construction and approximate age of building:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External facade:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupancy Type:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas excluded from the fire risk assessment:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas included within the fire risk assessment:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MEANS OF ESCAPE

• Number of staircases

• Location of final exits

• Disabled refuges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction of stairs

• Are staircases lobbied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE SERVICES

• Is there suitable access for the fire service within the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What firefighting systems are available for the fire service?

• Is there suitable access for the fire service to the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

THE OCCUPANTS (Clause 12)

• Approximate maximum number of staff at any one time:

• Approximate maximum number of members of the public and contractors at any one time:

• OCCUPANTS ESPECIALLY AT RISK FROM FIRE (Clause 12)

• Sleeping occupants:

• Disabled occupants:

• Occupants in remote areas and lone workers:

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Young persons employed:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Others

FIRE LOSS EXPERIENCE

• Has the premises experienced any known fire loss?

• OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• Is there any other relevant information to be considered as part of this fire risk assessment?

RELEVANT FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION

• The above legislation is enforced by:

• Other legislation that makes significant requirements for fire precautions in these premises [other than the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended)]:

• The other legislation referred to above is enforced by:

• Has an alterations notice been served on the premises? If yes, detail relevant information and deficiencies observed:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE HAZARDS AND THEIR ELIMINATION OR CONTROL | SOURCES OF IGNITION (Clause 13 and Annex B)

• Are reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of electrical origin?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable limitation of trailing leads and adapters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoking prohibited in appropriate areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable arrangements for those who wish to smoke?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are “No smoking” signs provided in the entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sparklers or candles used as part of the work activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ARSON (Clause 13 and Annex B)

• Does basic security against arson by outsiders appear reasonable in the context of this fire risk assessment? If specific advice on security (including security against arson) is required, this should be obtained from a security specialist.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an absence of unnecessary fire load in close proximity to outsiders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PORTABLE HEATERS AND HEATING AND VENTILATION INSTALLATIONS (Clause 13 and Annex B)

• Is there satisfactory control over the use of portable heaters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fixed heating and ventilation installations subject to regular maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COOKING (Clause 13 and Annex B)

• Are reasonable measures taken to prevent fires as a result of cooking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Open flame cooking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fat Frying

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• More specifically, are filters cleaned or changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a fire blanket immediatly available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIGHTNING (Clause 13 and Annex B)

• Does the building have a lightning protection system, is it maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING (Clause 13 and Annex B)

• Is the overall standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do combustible materials appear to be separated from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is unnecessary accumulation or inappropriate storage of combustible materials or waste avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas and electricity intake/meter cupboards adequately secured and kept clear of combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temporary decorations installed at any point during the year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDS INTRODUCED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS AND BUILDING WORKS

• Is there satisfactory control over works carried out in the building by contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate, is a permit to work system used (e.g. for “hot work”)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable precautions taken by in-house maintenance personnel who carry out works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (primarily explosive, highly flammable or flammable substances and oxidising agents) (Clause 13)

• Are the general fire precautions adequate to address the within the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FIRE HAZARDS THAT WARRANT CONSIDERATION

• Is there risk from machinery that may cause friction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk from faulty or misused electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any hot processes such as welding, brazing, soldering or grinding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there risk from engines such as generators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk from static electricity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk from electric vehicle charging points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES MEANS OF ESCAPE (Clause 15c and Annex C)

• Is the design and maintenance of the means of escape considered adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staircase and exit capacities appear to be adequate for the number of occupants? Based on current occupancy information provided. Detailed calculations (e.g. using floor space factors to predict maximum occupancy) are not carried out.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there reasonable distances of travel where there is escape in a single direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there reasonable distances of travel where there arealternative means of escape? (45m?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate provision of exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate provision of exits for disabled people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

• Are the escape routes available for use and suitably maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire-resisting doors maintained in sound condition and self-closing, where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire-resisting construction protecting escape routes in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all escape routes clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits easily and immediately openable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MEASURES TO LIMIT FIRE SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT (Clause 15g)

• Is it considered that there is compartmentation of a reasonable standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire stopping in good condition and suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it considered that there is reasonable limitation of linings that might promote fire spread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As far as can reasonably be ascertained, are fire dampers provided as necessary to protect critical means of escape against passage of fire, smoke and products of combustion in the early stages of a fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING (Clause 15e)

• Has a reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting system been provided? Based on visual inspection, but no test of illuminance levels or verification of full compliance with relevant British Standards carried out.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES (Clause 15d)

• Are there sufficient and suitable Emergency Escape Route sings displayed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do Final Exit doors have instuctions to open the door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are 'Fire Exit - Keep Clear' signs displayed to the outer side of final exit doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Exit doors indentifiable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Action Notices displayed at the exits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Emergency Assembly point and emergency contact number been provided on the Fire Action Notice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there operational signs for Call Points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MEANS OF GIVING WARNING IN CASE OF FIRE (Clause 15b)

• Is a reasonable fire detection and fire alarm system provided?<br>Based on visual inspection, but no audibility tests or verification of full compliance with relevant British Standard carried out.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What category of fire alarm system is installed?

• Is the category of fire alarm system suitable for the risk profile according to BS9999:2017?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any faults being displayed on the Fire Panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a zone plan displayed next to the fire alarm panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the evacuation strategy for the building?

  Simultaneous

  Staged

  Stay in Place

  Phased

• Is the evacuation strategy suitable for the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there remote transmission of alarm signals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have there been any false alarms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES (Clause 15f)

• Is there reasonable provision of manual fire extinguishing appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What type(s) of appliances are provided?

• Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers mounted as to maintain a 5mm floor clearance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable fire extinguisher signage present at the fire point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RELEVANT AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS (Clause 15h)

• Type of fixed system installed

• Last date of maintenance

• OTHER RELEVANT FIXED SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT (Clause 15i)

• Type of fixed system:

• Is there suitable provision of firefighters’ switch(es) for high voltage luminous tube signs, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriately sited facilities for electrical isolation assist of any photovoltaic (PV) cells, with appropriate signage, to the fire and rescue service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MANAGEMENT OF FIRE SAFETY | PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS (Clause 16)

• Safety assistance - The competent person(s) appointed under Article 18 of the Fire Safety Order to assist the responsible person in undertaking the preventive and protective measures (i.e. relevant general fire precautions) is:

• Fire safety at the premises is managed by:

• Is there a suitable record of the fire safety arrangements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

• Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and properly documented, where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate procedures for investigating fire alarm signals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable arrangements for summoning the fire and rescue service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable arrangements to meet the fire and rescue service on arrival and provide relevant information, including<br>that relating to hazards to firefighters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable arrangements for ensuring that the premises have been evacuated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable fire assembly point(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate procedures for evacuation of any disabled people who are likely to be present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the premises are in multiple occupation, are there adequate arrangements for cooperation between duty holders to ensure coordination of their fire safety arrangements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there persons nominated to assist with evacuation, including evacuation of disabled people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate liaison with fire and rescue service (i.e. by fire and rescue service crews visiting for familiarisation visits?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are routine in-house inspections of fire precautions undertaken (e.g. in the course of health and safety inspections)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRAINING AND DRILLS (Clause 16h)

• Are all staff given adequate fire safety instruction and training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they given periodic refresher training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they given additional training to cover any specific roles and responsibilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the content of the training provided considered adequate?<br>Based on brief consideration of the scope of such training. Indepth evaluation is outside the scope of this fire risk assessment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When the employees of another employer work in the premises, is appropriate information on fire risks and fire safety measures provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TESTING AND MAINTENANCE (Clause 16j)

• Is there adequate maintenance of the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Fire Doors regularly inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of the last Fire Door inspection?

• Is weekly testing and periodic servicing of the fire detection and fire alarm system undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are monthly and annual testing routines in place for the emergency escape lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last fire extinguisher service carried out

• Is periodic inspection of external escape staircases and gangways undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are six-monthly inspection and annual testing of rising mains undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weekly and monthly testing, six-monthly inspection, and annual inspection and testing undertaken of lift(s) provided<br>for use by firefighters or evacuation of disabled people (evacuation lifts)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are routine checks of final exit doors and/or security fastenings undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

REFERENCES

• Fire Safety Design and Management
  BS 9999: 2017 Code of Practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.
  Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems
  BS 5839-1: 2017, Code of practice for fire alarm systems.
  BS 5839-6: 2019 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings – Code of Practice for
  the design, installation, and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings.
  BS 5839-8: 2013 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings – Code of Practice for
  the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm systems.
  BS 5839-9: 2011 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings – Code of Practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communications systems.
  BS EN 54 Fire Detection and Alarm systems
  Fire Extinguishing Appliances
  BS 5306-1: 2017 Code of Practice for fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises – hose reels and foam inlets.
  BS 5306-3: 2009 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises – Code of Practice for the inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.
  BS 5306-8: 2012 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises – Selection and installation of portable fire extinguishers – Code of Practice.
  BS EN 3 Portable fire extinguishers
  BS EN 1869: 1997 Fire Blankets
  Emergency Escape Lighting
  BS 5266-1: 2016, CP for the emergency escape lighting of premises.
  BS EN 1838:2013 Lighting applications – Emergency lighting.
  BS 5266-8: 2004 (BS EN 50172: 2004) Emergency escape lighting systems.
  Fire Safety Signs
  BS ISO 3864-1: 2011, Design principles for safety signs and safety markings
  BS 5499-4: 2013 Safety signs including fire safety signs. Code of practice for escape route signing.
  BS EN ISO 7010: 2012, Safety colours and safety signs. Registered safety signs.
  BS 5499-10: 2006 Safety signs including fire safety signs. Code of practice for the use of safety signs including fire safety signs.
  Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems and Equipment
  BS EN 12845 2004 (and 2009), Fixed firefighting systems - Automatic sprinkler systems -
  32/42 design, installation and maintenance
  BS 9990: 2006 CP for non-automatic fire-fighting systems in buildings (dry rising mains).
  Miscellaneous
  BS 7176: 2007 (and 2011) Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating by testing composites.
  BS 7273-4: 2007 Code of Practice for the operation of fire protection measures – Actuation of release mechanisms for doors.
  BS 7671: 2008 (A1 2011; A2 2013) Requirements for electrical installations. IEE Wiring Regulations. Seventeenth Edition.
  PAS 79: 2012 Fire Risk Assessment – Guidance and a recommended methodology.
  BS EN 1125: 2008 Building hardware. Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, for use on escape routes.
  BS EN 62305-1: 2011 Protection against lightning. General principles.
  BS EN 62305-2: 2012 Protection against lightning. Risk Management.
  BS EN 62305-3: 2011 Protection against lightning. Physical damage to structures and life hazard.
  BS EN 62305-4: 2011 Protection against lightning. Electrical and electronic systems within structures.
  BS 8300: 2009 (and 2010), CP for the design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people.

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