Fire Risk Assessment 123

• Document No.

• Audit Title.

• Conducted on

  Date

Part A: General Information

• Location Photo

  Media

• Location:

• Assessor

• DESCRIPTIONS FRA = Fire Risk Assessment RRFSO 2005 = Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 BS = British Standard Regs = Regulations ADB = Approved Document B ADM = Approved Document M FR = Fire Resistance FD/FDs 30/60 = 30 or 60 minute fire resisting Fire Door with Cold Smoke Seals AFD = Automatic Fire Detection FEEP = Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan PEEP = Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan VAROUS FIRE SAFETY ACRONYMS MAY BE USED All ACTIVE FRA's and FRA REVIEWS are held and updated by ABC Ltd. Any status updates on significant findings should be communicated to ABC Ltd so the active master/s can be updated. Fires at UK electrical sub-stations are rare, however, there have been previous incidents which have been catastrophic, some have also caused serious injury and/or death. With the very real risk of electrocution, fire-fighting by the fire service is unlikely to be carried out until an Approved Person is on hand to give assurances that the electricity has been isolated. With this in mind, fires in sub-stations have the potential to continue to burn and, if additional fuel is available, grow for a considerable and significant period of time. The following risks may be represented: LIFE - Significantly reduced by low staff, but high injury consequence to all within proximity. ENVIRONMENTAL - Toxic smoke, fire effluent incursion into aquifers/boreholes, oil run off. BUSINESS CONTINUITY - Customer Intrusions/Customer Minutes Lost due to supply loss. REPUTATION - Supply loss may damage the company reputation. Regulator may fine HERITAGE - Heritage value of older buildings may be lost due to fire damage. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that fire precautions, such as fire suppression equipment, fire detection and warning, and conditions relating to emergency routes and exits should be provided and maintained where necessary. Structural fire precautions are important to ensure a safe building, relevant requirements of the Building Regulations are applicable. NOTE: Where records of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of life safety systems and inspection records were unavailable or not supplied by the Responsible Person this document will show as 'No record'.

A1. Significant Findings - Snap Shot of Findings

• 1.

  High

  Medium

  Low

• 2.

  High

  Medium

  Low

• 3.

  High

  Medium

  Low

• 4.

  High

  Medium

  Low

• 5.

  High

  Medium

  Low

• 6.

  High

  Medium

  Low

A2. Responsible/Competent Persons

• Local Responsible Person

• Competent Persons Fire Safety Management

A3. Conclusion and Safety Rating

• Current Site LIFE Fire Risk Rating

  Select High Medium Low

  • High
  • Medium
  • Low

• Current Site PROPERTY Fire Risk Rating

  Select High Medium Low

  • High
  • Medium
  • Low

• OVERALL Fire Risk Rating (taking life and property risk ratings into account)

  Select High Medium Low

  • High
  • Medium
  • Low

• Conclusion: It can be concluded that with the implementation of the recommendations within the timescales provided as found in the Part 5 - Management of Hazards and Risk: Significant Findings and Action Plans of this risk assessment and the continued support of The Responsible Person and the management team the occupants of the building are within a safe environment that is broadly compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It must be noted if the recommendations are not implemented within required timescales, persons within the risk assessed and adjacent buildings will be at a greater life risk should a fire incident occur.

A4. The Building

• Number of Floors

  Select 1 2 3 4

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

• Floor area: (m2 per floor)

• Floor area: (m2 total)

• Brief details of construction:

• Occupancy type:

A5. Fire Brigade Access

• Is there access for Emergency Vehicles?

  Yes

  No

• If so, from how many sides, via vehicle?

  1

  2

  3

  4

• If so, from how many sides, via foot?

  1

  2

  3

  4

A6. The occupants

• Maximum number of occupants at any given time: Based on Regulation 10 of the Workplace, (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 each person requires 11m3 in free air including desks and workstations, excluding fixed electrical switchgear. This applies to any building provided as an occasional or full time workplace.

A7. Occupants at special risk

• Are young persons/work experience employed at the premises?

  No

  Yes

• Are there occupants in remote areas?

  No

  Yes

• Are there lone workers?

  No

  Yes

A8. Previous Fire loss experience

• Is there any previous history of fire loss in the premises (if yes give details)

  No

  Yes

A9. Other relevant background

• Are there any residential properties in or attached to the building

  No

  Yes

• Is there a prohibition notice in force? (if yes give date of issue)

  No

  Yes

• Is there an alteration notice in force? (if yes give date of issue)

  No

  Yes

• Is there an enforcement notice in force? (if yes give date of issue and date of when work is to be completed by)

  No

  Yes

Part B: FIRE HAZARDS AND ELIMINATION OR CONTROL

Current Control Measures: These should be in place where applicable.

• 1. Smoking policy in place and correct signage. 2. Fire and Arson policy, regular waste collections. 3. Regular testing of electrical circuits and equipment. 4. Cooking is prohibited unless undertaken by appropriately trained personnel, within a designated kitchen environment. 5. Photocopiers should not have fuel stored around them, be in a well ventilated area, not on means of escape routes. Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed. 6. Portable heaters are not recommended but manufacturers instructions must be followed if used. 7. Correct storage facilities for paper and cardboard, low quantities maintained. 8. Regular waste disposal collections and correct storage containers.

B1. Electrical sources of ignition. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Article 17 & BS7671

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

  Yes

  No

• Is the fixed wiring installation tested and inspected at 5 yearly intervals with records available?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

• Are portable appliances tested/inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable policy about the use of personal electrical appliances?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a suitable limitation on the use of trailing leads and adapters?

  Yes

  No

• Is all electrical equipment tested with records kept?

  Yes

  No

B2. Smoking. In accordance with RRFSO Article 8

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

  Yes

  No

• Is smoking prohibited in the building?

  Yes

  No

• Is smoking prohibited in appropriate areas?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Is there evidence of breaches of smoking policy?

  No

  Yes

• Is the appropriate smoking prohibition notice displayed at the building's entrance?

  Yes

  No

B3. Arson. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Article 8

• Does the basic security against arson appear reasonable?<br>

  Yes

  No

• Is there sufficient control of unnecessary fire load in close proximity to the building or available for ignition by outsiders?

  Yes

  No

B4. Portable heaters and heating installation. In accordance with RRFSO Article 8

• Is the use of portable heaters avoided as far as reasonably practicable?

  Yes

  No

• If portable heaters are used, are the more hazardous types (radiant bars and LPG) avoided?

  Yes

  No

• If portable heaters are used are suitable measures taken to minimise the risk of ignition of combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

• Are fixed heating installations subject to regular maintenance?

  Yes

  No

B5. Cooking facilities. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Articles 8, 15, 17.

• Are reasonable measures taken to prevent cooking fires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable extinguishers available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B6. Lightning. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Article 17, BS 62305, Section 5 of The Electricity At Work Act 1982

• Does the building have lightning protection system if required? (if yes has it been tested and are records of testing kept)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B7. Other significant ignition sources that warrant consideration

• List other ignition sources:

B8. Sources of Fuel and Housekeeping. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Article 12

• Is the standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

• Are combustible materials separated from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

• Is the unnecessary accumulation of combustibles and waste avoided?

  Yes

  No

• Is there appropriate storage of hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

• Are combustible materials stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

• Further Information

B9. Hazards introduced by contractors and building works

• Is there sufficient control over works by contractors (e.g. Permits to work & hot works permits)?

  Yes

  No

• Are there arrangements for the safe storage of gas cylinders and others hazardous materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire safety conditions and instructions communicated to contractors?

  Yes

  No

B10. Dangerous Substances. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Articles 12, 16. HASAWA 1974. DSEAR 2002

• Are dangerous substances present on the premises?

  No

  Yes

• Has the risk to relevant persons been adequately eliminated or reduced?

  Yes

  No

Part C: FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES

C1. Means of escape. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Article 14

• Is the building provided with adequate means of escape in case of fire?

  Yes

  No

• Are there sufficient exits?

  Yes

  No

• Are exits easily and immediately openable where necessary?

  Yes

  No

• Do fire exits open in the direction of travel where necessary?

  Yes

  No

• Are there adequate means of securing exits?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Are there reasonable distances of travel where there are alternative means of escape?

  Yes

  No

• Are escape routes adequately protected?

  Yes

  No

• Are there suitable fire precautions for all inner rooms?

  Yes

  No

• Are escape routes unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

C2. Measures to limit fire spread and development. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Article 8. BS 476, BS 8214.

• Is there a sufficient standard of compartmentation and sub-compartmentation?

  Yes

  No

• Are linings that promote fire spread avoided as far as reasonably practicable?

  Yes

  No

C3. Escape lighting. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Article 17. BS 5266.

• Is there a reasonable standard of escape lighting provided?

  Yes

  No

C4. Fire safety signs and notices. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Article 14. BS 3864. H&S (Signs & Signals) Regs 1996

• Are fire safety signs and notices suitable and sufficient?<br>

  Yes

  No

C5. Means of giving warning in the event of fire. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Article 13. BS 5839

• Is a manually operated electrical fire alarm system provided?

  Yes

  No

• Is automatic fire detection provided?

  Yes

  No

• Is there remote transmission of alarm signals?

  Yes

  No

C6. Manual fire extinguishing appliances. RRFSO 2005 Article 13. BS 5306

• Is there suitable and sufficient provision of portable fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

• Were questioned staff members aware of the types of extinguishers within their work place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C7. Relevant automatic fire extinguishing systems

• Type of system:

• Comments and observations:

C8. Facilities, equipment and devices for the protection of Fire-Fighters

• Types of facilities:

• Comments and observations:

Part D: MANAGEMENT OF FIRE SAFETY In accordance with: RRFSO 2005 Article 8, 11. BS 5588 BS 9999

D1. Procedures and arrangements

• Person responsible for the site fire safety:

• Are there competent persons available to assist in implementing fire safety arrangements?

  Yes

  No

• Are appropriate fire procedures in displayed( including arrangements for calling the fire service)

  Yes

  No

• Is the Fire Emergency Procedure displayed and readily available for staff to read?

  Yes

  No

• Are there persons nominated to respond to fire?

  Yes

  No

• Are persons nominated to assist with evacuation?

  Yes

  No

• Is there appropriate liaison with the fire service?

  Yes

  No

• Do routine in-house inspections of fire precautions take place?

  Yes

  No

D2. Training and drills. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Article 15, 21.

• Are staff given instruction on induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff receive periodic refresher training at suitable intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff with special responsibilities given appropriate training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

  Yes

  No

D3. Testing and maintenance. In accordance with RRFSO 2005 Article 17. BS 5588. BS 9999.

• Is the workplace adequately maintained?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there monthly, six-monthly and annual testing of the emergency lighting?

  Yes

  No

• Is there annual maintenance and testing of fire extinguishing equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there annual inspection and test of the lightning protection system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there routine checks of fire doors and final exit doors?

  Yes

  No

• Other relevant inspection and test

D4. Records

• Are there records of fire drills?

  Yes

  No

• Are there records of fire training?

  Yes

  No

• Are there records of fire alarm tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there records of emergency lighting tests?

  Yes

  No

• Are there records of maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems?

  Yes

  No

Part E: SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

E1. ACTION PLAN

E2. ACTION PLAN ITEMS

• Item 1

• Priority Rating:

  High

  Medium

  Low

• Action required and person responsible

• Target Date for completion and actual date completed

  Date

• Item 2

• Priority Rating:

  High

  Medium

  Low

• Action required and person responsible

• Target Date for completion and actual date completed

  Date

• Item 3

• Priority Rating:

  High

  Medium

  Low

• Action required and person responsible

• Target Date for completion and actual date completed

  Date

• Item 4

• Priority Rating:

  High

  Medium

  Low

• Action required and person responsible

• Target Date for completion and actual date completed

  Date

• Item 5

• Priority Rating:

  High

  Medium

  Low

• Action required and person responsible

• Target Date for completion and actual date completed

  Date

• Item 6

• Priority Rating:

  High

  Medium

  Low

• Action required and person responsible

• Target Date for completion and actual completion date

  Date

E3. Re-Assessment

• Based on OVERALL Fire Risk Rating, in Conclusion and Safety Rating section:
  
  High Life Risk = 1 year review date.
  Medium Life Risk = 2 year review date.
  Low Life Risk = 3 year review date.
  
  On receipt of this document the Responsible Person must read it fully and comply with the audit requirements.
  The action plan items are to be completed within the prescribed timescales and actual dates signed off in accordance with
  the requirements of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Article 9. All documentation relating to the remedial
  maintenance of these items must be made available for inspection by the relevant authority.
  

• Assessor's signature

  Sign

• Recommended date for re-assessment

  Date