Fire Risk assessment

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Description of Premises

• Brief Description of building uses

Population of the premises

• What is the maximum occupancy at any one time ?

• Are there likley to be significant numbers of non employees on the premises ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there likley to be any disabled persons on the premises

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can any reasonable check be made upon the numbers and identities of customers on the premises ? <br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a clearly understood procedure in the event of an escape of gas ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plant and boiler rooms kept free of combustible materials ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stored combustible materials kept to the minimum consistent with the efficient operations of the business and are such materials kept in clearly defined areas or rooms set aside for this purpose ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the premises heated by LPG?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all combustible waste material cleaned out of the premises regularly and disposed of safely ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is any skip or bulk bin for waste sited away from the building where possible ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all combustible waste kept clear of escape routes ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other observations ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Control of sources of ignition

• Is there a clear rule and practice that alterations,repairs,etc. To the fixed electrical system are carried out by competent persons ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please state electrical contractors used and last work carried out

• Is there a job works sheet/ invoice ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there use of multi adaptors on the premises ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical rooms kept locked and secure from unauthorised access ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mains electrical leads run in safe places where they will not be damaged ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there clear instructions that electrical equipment is to be switched off when not in use (unless designated to be left on) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a general prohibition of smoking on the premises ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable, clearly marked receptacles for cigarette butts provided ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustible materials kept well clear of tungsten filament lighting bulbs and any spot lamps ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable heaters adequately guarded and correctly sited ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Control of sources of oxygen

• Are all oxidising agents stored safely ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any oxygen cylinders stored on site ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Control of fire and smoke spread

• Are all cavity barriers that restrict the spread of fire installed properly ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gaps through which smoke and fire can spread stopped ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire dampers appropriately installed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all fire shutters provided for the compartmentation work correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where smoke curtains are installed are they free from defects and unobstructed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a mechanical smoke extractor installed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are natural smoke ventilation systems adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are air conditioning / Ventilation systems shut down on operation of a fire alarm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where is the isolation switch and is it accessible ?

• Walls - is the standard of fire resistance and surface finishing satisfactory ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors- Do fire doors resist the spread of fire and smoke as designed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors- is the fire rating of floors satisfactory ? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• BS 5266 Electrical Equipment installation risk category

  Slight

  Low

  moderate

  High

  Critical

• Are Electronic equipment installations fire protection adequate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electronic devices carrying a Portable appliance test certificate (PAT) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Next PAT Test certificate Date

  Date

• Any other observations?

Fire Detection and Warning Systems

• Is there a central fire detection system ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the fire panel include zone plan or zone display ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the system remote monitored ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence that the alarm system is installed to BS 5839 part 1 ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When is the next service date of the alarm system ?

  Date

• Are locations of fire alarm call points clearly identified ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Call points correctly installed to BS 5839 Part 1 ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is every person on the premises within 30 meters of an alarm call point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire alarm system single staged, two stage or phase evacuation ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire warning signal heard/seen in all parts ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoke detectors installed in accordance with BS 5839 Part 1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the smoke detectors obstructed in any way ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are procedures in place to ensure there is not an unacceptable rate of unwanted false alarms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire fighting equipment

• Are fire extinguishers of appropriate types provided in appropriate numbers and stability distributed ( at least one 13a rated extinguisher per 200m2 of floor space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguisher Types

  Select water ( wood, paper, textiles ) Dry powder ( wood paper textiles flammable liquids electrical ) Foam ( wood paper textiles flammable liquids ) Co2 Carbon Dioxide ( flammable liquids Electrical) Wet Chemical ( wood paper textiles cooking oils) Fire blanket

  • water ( wood, paper, textiles )
  • Dry powder ( wood paper textiles flammable liquids electrical )
  • Foam ( wood paper textiles flammable liquids )
  • Co2 Carbon Dioxide ( flammable liquids Electrical)
  • Wet Chemical ( wood paper textiles cooking oils)
  • Fire blanket

• Locations of fire extinguishers

• Are all extinguishers located on brackets or stands near to exits or on escape routes ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers suitable for purpose ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Travel distance to an extinguisher within 30 meters ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Escape routes

• Has every part of the workplace have alternative means of escape ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the distance to the nearest exit excessive?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where dead ends exists exist is it constructed of fire resisting materials and self closing doors ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are corridors more than 30 meters in length divided by self closing fire resistant doors ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all escape routes wide enough for the Nubia of occupants ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exit doors capable of being immediately opened without a key eg: push bars?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is every escape route clearly defined either by employing corridor or where the route crosses large expanse of floor, by marking the floor in some way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is every escape route free from items which could cause slips trips or cause obstruction and/or pose a fire hazard (eg. Photocopiers, vending machines, lockers, coat hooks ) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external escape routes and stairs leading from a final exit directly to a place of safety clear and unobstructed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Refuge areas provided in a safe area with adequate fire protection and means of communication?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Escape Lighting

• Is emergency escape lighting provided on all escape routes (including external ones ) without natural daylight or which are used during the hours of darkness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does such emergency lighting consist of automatic self contained units complying with BS 5266 ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is such emergency lighting provided by means of a generator or other backup system ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other observations ?

Signs and notices

• Are signs and notices displayed and in accordance with Health and Safety ( Safety Signs & Signals ) Regulations 1996 and/or BS 5499

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the location and direction of every escape route clearly indicated by signs complying with the Health and Safety (Safety Signs & Signals ) Regulations 1996 ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire resisting doors and fire exit doors correctly signed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Brigade signage :<br>Are the following accessible <br>Location of sprinkler valves <br>Location of cut off switches <br>Location of fire mains switch ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other observations ?

Testing and Maintenance of installations by competent persons

• Are all gas appliances regularly serviced (annually) ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Last test date

  Date

• Is the fixed electrical distribution system within the premises regularly examined and tested by a competent person in accordance with BS 7671? (Every 5 years)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Last Test Date

  Date

• Are all portable and transportable electrical appliances on the premises subject to a suitable regime of examination and test ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Last Test Date

  Date

• Is the fire alarm system tested on a monthly basis ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Last test Date

  Date

• Is the fire alarm system regularly inspected by a competent person (eg. System installer ) in compliance with BS 5839 ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Next inspection Date

  Date

• Is all emergency escape lighting regularly tested and maintained in compliance with BS 5255 (automatic lighting)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all extinguishers examined and tested as part of a regular regime ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who was the approved contractor?

• What was the last test date ?

  Date

• Are all extinguishers inspected at least monthly ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate records of test and maintenance available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety Management

• Is there a safety policy in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who are the responsible persons appointed ?

• Who is appointed co -coordinated responsible persons ?

• Are sufficient measures taken minimise the likelihood of arson ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular inspections of the premises carried out in order to detect uncontrolled storage or build up of combustible or flammable materials ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular inspections of the premises carried out in order to ensure escape routes are free from obstruction and fire exit doors unlocked ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff Fire safety trained ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training Date

  Date

• Trainer Information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Next Training date (no later than 3 years)

  Date

• What action is taken upon discovering a fire ?

• How to raise the alarm and the procedures that this sets in motion ?

• What is the The action taken upon hearing the fire alarm ?

• What is the procedure for alerting members of the public including where appropriate directing them to exits?

• What are the arrangements for calling the fire brigade ?

• What is the evacuation procedure for the premises to an assembly point ?

• Where is the assembly point located (Please provide photo) ?

• Is there an adequate emergency plan devised and communicated to staff ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the frequency of staff information, instruction and training ?

• Are fire drills Carried out ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When was the last drill carried out

  Date

• Please Provide the names of present staff at the time this was carried out ?

Audit Completion

• Is there any additional comments to be made on this audit ?

8. Sign Off

• Audit undertaken by:

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9. Next Fire Audit to be undertaken:

• Select date

  Date