Domestic Fire Risk Assessment

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Personnel

Building description

• Describe approximate age, size and make up of building

• Following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order (RRO) and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 every building which constitutes a place of work (which includes residential common areas but not the apartments themselves) should have a fire risk assessment carried out to ensure adequate levels of fire safety are maintained.
  
  This report does not include detailed safety procedures or method statements for management of the risks identified during the inspection. Our standard service allows for the provision of guidance to enable the employer/responsible person(s) the opportunities to control/eliminate the defects within an appropriate timescale and achieve legal compliance.
  The report only addresses those parts of the property which were accessible at the time of the visit and all recommendations included within this report are solely based upon the evidence seen at the time of our inspection. Risk assessment is a subjective process and no assurances can be guaranteed that subsequent inspections undertaken by a member of an enforcing authority (with statutory powers) will not result in a different evaluation of the level of fire risk.
  
  The purpose of the assessment was to address all applicable statutory requirements as imposed by current fire safety legislation; including the fire safety (England) regulations 2022. The assessments are intended to be suitable and sufficient in identifying the risks to employees and other persons who may be affected by the activities undertaken at the property.
  
  
  Recommended Timescale for Review
  
  Article 11 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO) requires the Responsible Person to review and if necessary, modify their risk assessments. Assessments should not be seen as a once-and-for-all activity.
  
  The nature of the works undertaken at the property, the personnel involved the nature of hazards and their associated risks must be regularly reviewed.
  
  In line with Article 11 of the RRFSO the Responsible Person has a duty to review the risk assessment if there are any reasons to suggest that it may no longer be valid (or can be improved, in the event of a recent occurrence).
  
  It should be seen as being prudent to plan to review risk assessments at regular intervals. The time between reviews being dependent on the nature of the risks and the degree of change likely in the work activity.
  
  Acorn Safety Services Ltd has assessed the fire risks and the nature of the business (as seen at the time of our visit) and recommends a review be undertaken on an annual basis.
  
  

Escape routes

• Are aisles and means of escape routes free from obstructions ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the property have a safe compartmented escape route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustibles stored in escape routes ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit routes lengthy or difficult ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a system in place to warn people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floor surfaces on the escape route free from tripping and slipping hazards ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all doors open in the direction of the escape route ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the means of escape route satisfactory ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compartment area / main doors fire rated (evidence required) See separate assessment report if applicable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ignition Sources

• What ignition sources are within the property

  Select Gas Electricity Oils Portable Heater Open Fire

  • Gas
  • Electricity
  • Oils
  • Portable Heater
  • Open Fire

• How are these controlled

Flammable Substances

• Are there any flammable substances (e.g. paints, solvents etc) in the building ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they stored safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Internal Walls and Furnishings

• Are all furnishings fire retardant in the building ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Is waste stored safely ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an excessive build up of waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Arson

• Is arson a potential problem ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriate security measures taken to prevent arson ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Smoking

• Is smoking permitted ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is there appropriate measures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting and Emergency Lighting

• Is an emergency lighting system installed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does emergency lighting have annual power down test ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the system cover all necessary areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Heating

• What heating system is in place ?

  Gas

  Electricity

  Oils

  Portable Heater

  Open Fire

• Is the heating system maintained and operationally safe ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical System

• Has the fixed electrical system been inspected and certificated within the last five years ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so what date was it last checked ?

  Date

Detection and Warning - Automatic Fire Warning Systems

• Is the coverage of the detectors adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the system adequately maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the alarms seem to be in working order ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Fighting Equipment

• Are extinguishers in place and do they indicate what they are used for?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If extinguishers maintained under a contractor by a BS5306 part 3 qualified technician?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When were the extinguishers last inspected?

  Date

• Is there another fire fighting system in place such as Dry Riser or Sprinkler System?

  Yes

  N/A

• Additional Comments

• Additional Photos

  Media

• Assessors Signature

  Sign