Fire Risk Assessment

• Client/Company Name:

• Responsible Person:

• Address of Premises:

• Person(s) Consulted:

• Fire Risk Assessor:

• Date of fire Risk Assessment:

• Date of Previous Fire Risk Assessment:

• Suggested Date for Review:

• Introduction

• Significant Findings

1. THE PREMISES

• 1.1. Number of floors at ground level and above:

• 1.2. Number of floors entirely below ground level:

• 1.3. Floors on which car parking is provided:

• 1.4. Approximate floor area:

• 1.5. Description of Location:

• 1.6. Description of Property:

• 1.7. Description of Usage:

• 1.8. Scope:

• 1.9. Exclusions:

• 1.10. Special Risks:

• 1.12. Evacuation Strategy:

2. THE OCCUPANTS

• 2.1. Approximate maximum number of employees at any one time:

• 2.2. Approximate maximum number of other occupants at any one time:

• 2.3. Approximate total number of people present in the building:

3. OCCUPANTS ESPECIALLY AT RISK FROM FIRE

• 3.1. Occupants in remote areas and lone workers:

• 3.2. Sleeping occupants:

• 3.3. Young persons employed:

• 3.4. Mobility Impairments:

• 3.5. Sensory impairments:

• 3.6. Cognitive impairments:

• 3.7. Other Relevant Persons:

• 3.8. Adjacent Property Risk:

4. FIRE LOSS EXPERIENCE

• YES

  NO

5. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCESS FOR FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES

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6. RELEVANT FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION

• 6.1. The following fire safety legislation applies to these premises:

• 6.2. The above legislation is enforced by:

• 6.3. Is there an alterations notice in force?

7. FIRE SAFETY GUIDANCE

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8. APPROACH ADOPTED

9.1. Sources of Ignition:

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9.2. Sources of Fuel:

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9.3. Sources of Oxygen and/or Oxidising Agents:

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10. ELECTRICAL SOURCES OF IGNITION

• General Guidance

• 10.1. Reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of electrical origin?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2. More specifically:

• a) Fixed installation periodically inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) Is portable appliance testing carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c) Is there suitable control over the use of personal electrical appliances?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d) Are charging stations utilised for equipment or vehicles?<br>(tablet/phone charging stations, EV points, E-Bike charging stand etc.)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• e) Suitable limitation of trailing leads and adapters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. SMOKING

• 11.1. Reasonable measures taken to prevent fires as a result of smoking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2. More specifically:

• a) Is smoking prohibited in the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) Is smoking prohibited in appropriate areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d) Did the smoking policy appear to be observed at time of inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. ARSON

• General Guidance

• 12.1. Does basic security against arson by outsiders appear reasonable? (1)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2. Is there an absence of unnecessary fire load in close proximity to the premises or available for ignition by outsiders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (1) Reasonable only in the context of this fire risk assessment. If specific advice on security (including security against arson) is required, the advice of a security specialist should be obtained

13. PORTABLE HEATERS AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS

• 13.1. Type of heating system installed:

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14. COOKING

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.1. More specifically:

• a) Filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) Suitable fire extinguisher and fire blanket provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15. LIGHTNING

• 15.1. Do the premises have a lightning protection system?

16. HOUSEKEEPING

• 16.1. Is the overall standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.2. More specifically:

• a) Do flammable and/or combustible materials appear to be separated from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17. HAZARDS INTRODUCED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS AND BUILDING WORKS

• General Guidance

• 17.1. Is there satisfactory control over works carried out in the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• More specifically:

• a) Where appropriate, are fire safety conditions imposed on outside contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) Where appropriate, is a permit to work system used (e.g. for ‘hot work’)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18. DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (2)

• General Guidance:

• 18.1. Are the general fire precautions adequate to address the hazards associated with dangerous substances used or stored within the premises (3)?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• (2) For the purpose of this risk assessment and the Fire Safety Order, dangerous substances are primarily explosive, highly flammable or flammable substances and oxidizing agents.
  (3) Small quantities with negligible impact on the appropriate fire precautions need not be taken into account.

19. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FIRE HAZARDS THAT WARRANT CONSIDERATION

• 19.1. Are there any heat generating processes or naked flames used in the risk assessed area? E.g., furnaces, welding, soldering, shrink wrap heat sealing, open fires, decorative candles, Bunsen burners, etc.

  YES

  NO

• 19.2. Other hazards

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  Media

20. MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM FIRE

• The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Part 2 Article 14 requires that suitable and adequate emergency routes and exits be provided, kept clear, maintained, indicated by signs and provided with adequate emergency lighting to ensure relevant persons can evacuate the premises as quickly and safely as possible.

• 20.1. Is the design of the means of escape considered adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.2. More specifically:

• a) Staircase and exit capacities appear to be adequate for the number of occupants (4)? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) Are there reasonable distances of travel:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - where there is escape in a single direction?

• - where there are alternative means of escape?

• c) Is there adequate provision of exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d) Do fire exits open in the direction of escape, where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e) Are there satisfactory arrangements for escape where revolving doors or sliding doors are used as exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f) Are the arrangements provided for securing exits satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g) Is a suitable standard of protection designed for escape routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h) Is there suitable fire precautions for all inner rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• i) Are there reasonable arrangements for means of escape for disabled people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• More specifically:

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) Is the fire-resisting construction protecting escape routes in sound condition (5)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c) Are all escape routes clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d) Are all fire exits easily and immediately openable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (4) Based on current occupancy information provided. Detailed calculations (e.g. using floor space factors to predict maximum occupancy) are not carried out.
  (5) This fire risk assessment will not necessarily identify all minor fire stopping issues that might exist within the building. If you become aware of other fire stopping issues, or are concerned about the adequacy of fire stopping, you might consider arranging for an invasive survey by a competent specialist.

21. MEASURES TO LIMIT FIRE SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT

• 21.1. It is considered that there is:

• a) compartmentation of a reasonable standard (6)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) reasonable limitation of linings that might promote fire spread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c) Do furniture and furnishing comply with The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.2. As far as can reasonably be ascertained, fire dampers are provided as necessary to protect critical means of escape against passage of fire, smoke and combustion products in the early stages of fire (6) (7)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (6) This fire risk assessment will not necessarily identify all minor fire-stopping issues that might exist within the building. If you become aware of other fire-stopping issues or are concerned about the adequacy of fire-stopping, you may wish to consider arranging for an invasive survey by a competent specialist.
  (7) A full investigation of the design of HVAC systems is outside the scope of this fire risk assessment.

22. EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING

• 22.1. Reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting system provided (8)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (8) Based on visual inspection, but no test of illuminance levels or verification of full compliance with relevant British Standards carried out.

23. FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES

• 23.1 Is there a reasonable standard of fire safety signs and notices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

24. MEANS OF GIVING WARNING IN CASE OF FIRE

• 24.1. Is a reasonable fire detection and fire alarm system provided (9)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.2. Is there remote transmission of alarm signals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.3. Is a zone plan displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.4. Relevant information on false alarm experience (if known):

• (9) Based on visual inspection, but no audibility tests or verification of full compliance with relevant British Standard carried out.

25. MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES

• 25.1. Is there reasonable provision of manual fire extinguishing appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.2. What type(s) of appliances are provided?

  Portable fire extinguishers:

  Hose reels:

• 25.3. Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

26. RELEVANT AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS (10)

• 26.1. Type of fixed system

• (10) Relevant to life safety and this risk assessment (as opposed to property protection).

27. OTHER RELEVANT FIXED SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT (11)

• 27.1. Type of fixed system

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (11) Relevant to life safety and this risk assessment (as opposed to property protection).

28. PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS

• 28.1. 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:

• 28.2. Fire safety at the premises is managed by (12):

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.4. Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and properly documented, where appropriate (13)? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• More specifically:

• a) Are there adequate procedures for investigating fire alarm signals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.5. Persons nominated and trained to use fire extinguishing appliances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.6. 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

• 28.7. Persons nominated to assist with evacuation, including evacuation of disabled people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.8. Appropriate liaison with fire and rescue service (i.e. by fire and rescue service crews visiting for familiarization visits?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.9. Routine in-house inspections of fire precautions (e.g. in the course of health and safety inspections)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (12) This is not intended to represent a legal interpretation of responsibility, but merely reflects the managerial arrangement in place at the time of this risk assessment.
  (13) Based on brief review of procedures at the time of this fire risk assessment. In-depth review of documentation is outside the scope of this fire risk assessment, unless otherwise stated.
  

29. TRAINING AND DRILLS

• General Guidance

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• More specifically:

• a) Are they trained on induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) Are they given adequate periodic refresher training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d) Is the content of training provided considered adequate (14)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 29.2. Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 29.3. 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

• (14) Based on brief consideration of the scope of such training. In-depth evaluation is outside the scope of this fire risk assessment.

30. TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

• General Guidance

• 30.1. Adequate maintenance of workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30.2. Weekly testing and periodic servicing of fire detection and alarm system.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30.3. Monthly and annual testing routines for emergency escape lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30.4. Is annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30.8. Weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30.10. Are annual inspection and testing of the lightning protection system undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30.11. Other relevant inspections or tests:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

31. RECORDS

• General Guidance

• Are Records Appropriate and Up to Date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 31.1. Appropriate records of:

• a) Fire drills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) Fire training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c) Fire alarm tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d) False alarms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e) Emergency escape lighting tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f) Maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The following simple risk level estimator is based on a more general health and safety risk level estimator of the type contained in PAS 79:

  

• 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:

  Select Low Medium High

  • Low
  • Medium
  • High

• In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:

  

• Taking into account the nature of the building and the occupants, as well as the fire protection and procedural 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:

  Select Slight Harm Moderate Harm Extreme Harm

  • Slight Harm
  • Moderate Harm
  • Extreme Harm

• In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:

  

• Accordingly, it is considered that the risk to life from fire at these premises is (15):

  Select Trivial Tolerable Moderate Susbtantial Intolerable

  • Trivial
  • Tolerable
  • Moderate
  • Susbtantial
  • Intolerable

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

  

• 15) Note that, 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 following plan. The fire risk assessment should be reported regularly.

• Prioritising The fire Action Plan

  

• This is an initial fire risk assessment and should be reviewed 12 months after the issue or sooner if the circumstances change. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 the Responsible Person is to ensure that the Fire Risk Assessment is reviewed when there is a significant change, material alteration, change in the use of the premises, a change in working practices, or following any incident, including fire, which may affect the Fire Precautions of the Premises.

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