Branch Fire Risk Assessment

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Annual Review

  3 Month

  6 Month

  9 Month

Sources of Ignition

• Is No Smoking sign displayed at entrances

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is there a cigarette disposal receptical

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are portable/gas/electrical heating systems prohibited

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is the building secure from arson

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are other sources of ignition excluded

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Sources of Fuel

• Are walls free from combustible coverings/items

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• If flammable substances are used or stored are they away from sources of ignition

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are fuel sources kept away from ignition sources

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is waste kept away from sources of ignition

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Can windows and doors be closed in an emergency

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Can mechanical air flows from fans or air conditioning units be stopped in an emergency

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

People at Risk

• Is the use of flammable chemicals prohibited when lone working

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Can all employees react to a fire alarm or strobe light

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are people who are unfamiliar with the premises prohibited from access

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are people who are unfamiliar with the premises accompanied at all times

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Fire Detection & Warning

• Are arrangements in place for detecting smoke/fire and providing a warning

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are fire alarms tested on a weekly basis

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Would warning of smoke/fire give sufficient warning to all people to evacuate the building

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Does smoke/fire detection include secluded/unmanned areas

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Means of Escape

• Can people turn away from a fire and escape from all parts of the premises

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Do all escape routes lead to a place of safety

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are escape routes free from combustible materials

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Taking account of reaction time can all people get to a place of safety within 2 - 3 minutes

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is emergency lighting provided in areas which would otherwise be dark during a loss of power

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is emergency lighting tested on a monthly basis

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are corridors/staircases protected by fire doors where necessary

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are escape routes of adequate width 750mm

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Where necessary do doors open in direction of escape

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are fire exits easy to open without the need for a key

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are fire doors kept closed or fitted with closing mechanisms connected to the fire alarm

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Where necessary do fire doors self close

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are escape routes adequately signed using photo luminescent pictograms

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Fire Fighting Equipment

• Is suitable & sufficient fire fighting equipment provided

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is fire fighting equipment sealed and within inspection date

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is fire fighting equipment on/or adjacent to fire exit routes or fire exits

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Are employees competent in using fire fighting equipment

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is fire fighting equipment clearly visible and signed

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

Fire Emergency Plan

• Is the fire emergency plan available within the premises

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Have all staff received an induction using the necessary fire emergency plans

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes

• Is annual refresher training carried out using the fire emergency plan

  N/A

  No

  Partial

  Yes