Fire Risk Assessment - DC3

• Date of Fire Risk Assessment

  Date

• Fire Risk Assessor

• Address
  Address

• Responsible Person / Competent Person

• Carried out in the company of

• Signature:

  Sign

• Review of this fire risk assessment should be carried out in:

  12 Months

  24 Months

  36 Months

• Description of property:

• Quantity of Staircases within Premises:

• Quantity of Lift Shafts with Premises:

• 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 hazard from fire (probability of ignition) found within the areas assessed is:

  High

  Medium

  Low

• The most likely cause of fire is likely to be generated from:

  Electrical Hazard

  Arson

  Smoking

  Poor Housekeeping/Fire Loading

• 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, i.e outbreak of fire is unlikely to result in serious injury or death of any occupant MAJOR, i.e outbreak of fire is likely to result in serious injuries or death of occupants SEVERE, i.e outbreak of fire is almost certain to result in serious injuries and death of occupants

  • SLIGHT, i.e outbreak of fire is unlikely to result in serious injury or death of any occupant
  • MAJOR, i.e outbreak of fire is likely to result in serious injuries or death of occupants
  • SEVERE, i.e outbreak of fire is almost certain to result in serious injuries and death of occupants

• This report was commissioned by:

• Executive Summary:

• The recommendations within this report have been put forward to assist the client
  in complying with the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & The Fire Safety Act 2021. It is the decision of the responsible person(s) as to whether or not the guidance offered in this report is acted upon. Note that, although the purpose of this summary is to place the fire risk in context, the adopted approach to fire risk assessment is subjective and for guidance only. All hazards and deficiencies identified in this report should be addressed by implementing all recommendations identified below. The risk assessment should be reviewed periodically so that it is up to date; particularly if there is reason to suspect that it is no longer valid. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & The Fire Safety Act 2021 imposes requirements on the ‘Responsible Person’ to take such general fire precautions as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable the safety from fire of any of their employees or other relevant persons. A relevant person is any person (including the responsible person) who is or may be lawfully on the premises, including any person in the immediate vicinity of the premises who may be at risk from a fire on the premises. It is recommended that a review is carried out at least once per year or if/where significant changes or material alterations have been made.

• The recommendations within this report are based on my interpretation of the obligation brought by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & The Fire Safety Act 2021 on to the responsible person(s) of the client and may on occasion differ from that of the responsible person(s) and the enforcing authorities. Differences in opinion arise because the perception of risk interpreted by an individual risk assessor and those of the responsible person(s) and/or authorities will, on occasion, vary due to the subjectivity of any assessment. The ultimate responsibility for the adequacy of the fire risk assessment rests with the duty-holder, namely the person defined by legislation as responsible for ensuring that the fire risk assessment is carried out and that the fire precautions are adequate. The responsible person is advised that should they deem any points made within this report inadequate, unreasonable and/or impracticable, they should first raise any issues with the fire risk assessor.

• The type of assessment being carried out is known as a "Type 1". A Type 1 fire risk assessment is the basic fire risk assessment required for the purpose of satisfying the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & The Fire Safety Act 2021. The inspection of the building is non-destructive. But, as well as considering the arrangements for means of escape and so forth, the fire risk assessment includes examination of any separating construction between compartments and occupancies without any opening up of construction. However, in this Type of fire risk assessment, entry to other premises beyond the area of the assessed premise is not involved. Where there are demountable false ceilings it may be appropriate to lift a sample of readily accessible false ceiling tiles. In addition, it will normally be appropriate to open a sample of service risers, provided access is practicable at the time of inspection.
  Unless there is reason to expect serious deficiencies in structural fire protection – such as inadequate compartmentation, or poor fire stopping – a Type 1 inspection will normally be sufficient for most commercial premises and blocks of flats. Where doubt exists in relation to these matters, the action plan of a Type 1 fire risk assessment may recommend that one of the other types of fire risk assessment be carried out, or that further investigation be carried out by specialists. However, this
  should not be a generic recommendation of all Type 1 fire risk assessments; the recommendation should be based on identification of issues that justify reason for doubt.)

• Are any areas excluded from this report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What areas are excluded?

• What is the reason for exclusion?

  Select Not accessible H&S Risk (Asbestos, Electrical, Unsafe Access etc) Not quoted (additional building/area not made aware at quotation stage) Not covered under the RRFSO or FSA Legislation (e.g private dwelling)

  • Not accessible
  • H&S Risk (Asbestos, Electrical, Unsafe Access etc)
  • Not quoted (additional building/area not made aware at quotation stage)
  • Not covered under the RRFSO or FSA Legislation (e.g private dwelling)

Inspection

• Indicate the risk level at the time of the assessment

  High

  Medium

  Low

• Number of storeys including basement floors in the building

• Number of storeys included in the risk assessment

• Approximate total floor area in M2 of the floors surveyed

• Approximate floor area in M2 of the footprint of the building

• Number of additional tenants/occupiers in the building

Occupiers of the Building

• Details of Occupants:

• Approximate total numbers of persons employed in the whole premises

• Approximate numbers of members of the public resorting to the premises

• Premises used out of hours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are persons specifically at risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Approximate total numbers known to sleep in the premises

• Are there occupants in remote areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any recent history of fires in the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the premises got any licenses? (Gambling/Alcohol Etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the premises had a previous fire risk assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the premises had any enforcement notices issued by local authority?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B1: Electrical Sources of Ignition

• Is portable appliance testing undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical circuits and installations periodically tested and inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there managerial control of personal electrical items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any electrical adaptors or extension leads used safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cables routed so as to avoid physical damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lightning protection provided for the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

B2: Smoking

• Is smoking permitted in any part of the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoking managed in an appropriate and safe manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

B3: Heating

• Are mains gas supplies connected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fixed heating installations, gas appliances and boilers subject to regular maintenance by competent contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records of fixed heating installations, gas appliances and boiler maintenance kept on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable heaters in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, list the types

• Are portable heaters kept away from any combustible storage or refuse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

B4: Cooking

• Are catering facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this on a commercial basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does this involve the use of deep fat fryers, an oven, or cooking range?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency cut off switches/valves/cocks provided and accessible with their location and use indicated by signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are grease filters and extraction ducting degreased and cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cleaning certificates provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

B5: Arson

• Is external refuse managed adequately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable external security arrangements in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable internal security arrangements in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the building vulnerable to arson?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

B6: Factory Processes

• Do any potentially hazardous processes take place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

B7: Storage and Housekeeping

• Are large/abnormal amounts of combustible storage kept in the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a large or excessive fire loading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so, are storage arrangements adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are highly flammable materials kept in the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so, are storage arrangements adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are other hazardous materials kept in the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so, are storage arrangements adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is general housekeeping satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the upholstery of foam furniture in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are significant ignition sources separated from combustible or highly flammable materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the use of highly flammable materials minimised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a roof space/basement used for storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

B8: Building Work and Outside Contractors

• At the time of the risk assessment, was there any building work being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so, did this introduce any unusual hazards or ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is managerial control of contractors adequate and satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any fire safety conditions imposed on contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a permit to work/hot work permit scheme?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do contractors work out of hours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

C1: Alternative Means of Escape

• Details:

• Are there adequate numbers of final exit doors for the occupancy capacity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits immediately open-able without the use of a key?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electronic security locks fitted to exit doors on escape routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so, are the appropriately and safely fitted and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do fire exits open in the direction of escape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sliding or revolving doors relied on for means of escape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is adequate artificial illumination provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the alternative exit route(s) provided with appropriate fire exit signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any inner room situations involved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vision panels fitted or automatic fire detection provided in access rooms to inner rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were any unsatisfactory fire exit or escape routes noted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alternative means of escape acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C2: Protection of Internal Escape Routes and Structural Integrity

• Are any dead end exit routes adequately protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces, stairs and handrails etc. safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit routes adequately clear of storage and obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staircases kept clear of storage and obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are existing fire doors installed to conform to relevant British Standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors held open by irregular means?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors maintained to current standards at the the required frequency or more by a competent contractor in accordance with BS9999/The Fire Safety (England)<br>Regulations 2022?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door holding devices fitted to fire doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so, are the appropriately and safely fitted, signed and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any fire doors or fire resisting partitions damaged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are existing fire resisting partitions installed to comply with relevant British Standards as far as could be ascertained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there reasonable limitation of linings which might promote fire spread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are service shafts between floors adequately fire stopped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors to service riser shafts to a suitable fire resisting standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is compartmentation considered to be of a reasonable standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the premises have external cladding, curtain wall glazing or vertically stacked balconies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the premises have any aluminum composite panels (ACM), metal composite panels (MCM) or high pressure laminate panels (HPL)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the building over 18M (six storeys) in height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are disabled refuges provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so, are they adequate and provided with appropriate communications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have active fire precautionary arrangements been introduced to replace passive measures? i.e. automatic fire detection to replace fire resisting lobbies on a single staircase etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so, are they considered safe and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the protection of internal escape routes and structural integrity satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C3: External exit routes

• Do external exit routes lead to a place of final safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external exit routes even, illuminated and without obstructions or trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external staircases, balconies and gangways examined by a competent person at not less than three yearly intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external staircases, balconies and gangways properly and adequately protected from fire in the parent or adjacent occupancy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external exit routes clear of obstructions, storage and refuse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external exit routes considered satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alternative means of escape acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

D: Emergency Escape Lighting

• Does the premises have an emergency lighting system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintained by:

• Serviced to comply with the current British Standard 5266:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tested to comply with the current British Standard 5266:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last service:

  Date

• Records up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency lighting system in good physical condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no emergency lighting is provided or required, indicate this justification:

• Are occupants at risk from emergency lighting deficiencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

E: Signs & Notices

• Existing signs and notices provided, comply with the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 and/or British Standard 5499 part 4-2000

  Select Existing signs and notices provided, appear to comply with the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 and/or British Standard 5499 part 4-2000. Existing signs and notices provided, do not appear to comply with the Health & Safety (Safety Signs & Signal) Regulations 1996 and/or British Standard 5499 part 4-2000. No signage provided.

  • Existing signs and notices provided, appear to comply with the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 and/or British Standard 5499 part 4-2000.
  • Existing signs and notices provided, do not appear to comply with the Health & Safety (Safety Signs & Signal) Regulations 1996 and/or British Standard 5499 part 4-2000.
  • No signage provided.

• Additional signs required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are occupants at risk from signage deficiencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

F: Fire Alarm & Fire Warning Arrangements

• Does this premises have a fire alarm system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the premises have automatic fire detection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If partial, indicate areas protected by automatic fire detection:

• Maintained by:

• Serviced to comply with current British Standards 5839?

  BS5839-1:2017 (Commercial)

  BS5839-6:2017 (Domestic/HMO)

  Not Serviced

• Does the system conform to current British Standards 5839?

  Select BS5839-1:2017 (Commercial) BS5839-6:2017 (Domestic/HMO) Does not comply to current standards

  • BS5839-1:2017 (Commercial)
  • BS5839-6:2017 (Domestic/HMO)
  • Does not comply to current standards

• Tested to comply with British Standard 5839 Part 1?

  Select Tested to BS5839-1:2017 (Commercial) Standard Tested to BS5839-6:2017 (Domestic/HMO) Standard Not Currently Tested

  • Tested to BS5839-1:2017 (Commercial) Standard
  • Tested to BS5839-6:2017 (Domestic/HMO) Standard
  • Not Currently Tested

• Date of last service?

  Date

• Records up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarm connected to a remote monitoring centre?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• History of false alarms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is phased evacuation or a staged alarm system used in the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are visual or other non-audible signals used or necessary to augment the fire warning arrangements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire alarm connected to any music system (DJ booth, PA system, Speaker System) to cut off the audio output automatically during a fire alarm activation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are occupants at risk from fire alarm deficiencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

G1: The following types of fire extinguishers are provided on site:

• Are portable fire extinguishers provided on the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Types:

  Select CO2 Water Foam Dry Powder Wet Chemical

  • CO2
  • Water
  • Foam
  • Dry Powder
  • Wet Chemical

• Are fire extinguishers adequate for the current risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers correctly sited and correctly identified by signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers adequately secured in position and not obstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers serviced by:

• Are fire extinguishers serviced in accordance with British Standard 5306?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been a discharge test on the extinguishers and has this been recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last service?

  Date

• Are occupants at risk from fire extinguisher deficiencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

G2: The following fixed fire fighting installation(s) is/are provided on site:

• Are fixed fire fighting installations provided in the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type of equipment

• Serviced by

• Date of last service

  Date

• Records up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are occupants or fire-fighters at risk from fixed installation deficiencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

H1: Fire routine & Emergency Plan

• Is there an established fire routine and emergency plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all necessary issues included in the plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all necessary issues included in the plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

H2: Training & Drills

• Does the premises have any on site staff/employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff given fire instruction on induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff given periodic refresher training at suitable intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff trained to recognise and use fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire wardens appointed and trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate numbers of fire wardens?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff, other than fire wardens, designated to assist where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have people been trained in the assistance of evacuation of disabled occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have people been trained in the assistance of evacuation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation drills held?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last evacuation drill?

  Date

• Has an assembly point been agreed and notified to occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all occupants been made aware of the emergency plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Who is responsible for fire safety?

• Who is responsible for checking fire alarm system?

• Who is responsible for contacting the emergency services?

• Is a suitable fire safety policy in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

H3: Record Keeping

• Is a dedicated fire log book maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all appropriate records maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system for monitoring fire safety in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system for auditing fire safety in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

H4: Disabled Persons & Visitors

• Are disabled persons employed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do disabled persons frequent premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any special requirements or additional needs?

• Is management of disabled procedures satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the procedure part of the fire routine, emergency plan and staff training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do visitors frequent the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the managerial procedure for visitors satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any persons at risk from management deficiencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

I: Access for Fire Fighting & Fire Fighter Safety

• Is access for fire service vehicles satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access for fire fighters on foot satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access for fire fighting or means of escape clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last fire service inspection, if known?

  Date

• Have the fire and rescue service been advised of any changes to the building or occupancy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are local water supplies/hydrants adequate and suitably near to the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the local fire service made aware of any hazardous materials or issues, which may be hazardous whilst fire fighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is external signage provided to warn fire fighters of storage hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable fire fighters switches provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the responsible person considered any issues which might significantly damage of effect the environment in case of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the possibility of fire spread to or from adjoining or adjacent buildings been considered by the responsible person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are occupants, fire fighters or the environment at risk from access or managerial deficiencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the appropriate risk level:

  High

  Medium

  Low

• This report presents the significant findings of the fire risk assessment which took into account the occupancy profile, the fire hazards and risks present while evaluating the general fire precautions in the premises at the time. The measures highlighted in the following table of remedial actions are recommendations which it is considered should be put in place to achieve compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and reduce the risk to people from fire in these premises to a level which may be considered as low as reasonably practicable.
  
  The company and the fire risk assessor(s) cannot condone the continuance of contraventions which became evident as a result of this fire risk assessment. Therefore the significant findings and relevant actions recommended in this report should be remedied without delay to ensure compliance.
  
  The risk ratings recorded in the remedial actions table are intended to give clients an indication of the severity of the associated risk and assist with prioritisation of work. They should not be taken to imply any specific time period for completion or legal immunity in any intervening period.
  
  This form of quantification serves purely as a broad indication of the situation for the benefit of the “Responsible Person” to then determine how best to achieve and manage the actions to be taken/recommendations contained in this report.
  
  Where appropriate remedial actions may still be required from the previous fire risk assessment (where this has been made available to the assessor) and still require action in accordance with the previous fire risk assessment.

• Assessor:

• All reasonable skill and care has been taken in the preparation of this report.

  Sign

• 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:

  Low

  Medium

  High

• In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:
  
  Low: Unusually low likelihood of fire as a result of negligible potential sources of ignition.
  
  Med: Normal fire hazards (e.g. potential ignition sources) for this type of occupancy, with fire hazards generally subject to appropriate controls (other than minor shortcomings).
  
  High: Lack of adequate controls applied to one or more significant fire hazards, such as to result in significant increase in likelihood of fire.

• Having assessed the fire hazards present, the occupancy profile and having evaluated the general fire precautions in place at the time of this fire risk assessment, it is considered that the consequences for life safety in the event of fire would be:

  Slight Harm

  Moderate Harm

  Extreme Harm

• In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:
  
  Slight Harm: Outbreak of fire unlikely to result in serious injury or death of any occupant (other than an occupant sleeping in a room in which a fire occurs).
  
  Moderate Harm: Outbreak of fire could foreseeably result in injury (including serious injury) of one or more occupants, but it is unlikely to involve multiple fatalities.
  
  Extreme Harm: Significant potential for serious injury or death of one or more occupants.

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

  Tolerable

  Substantial

  Intolerable

• Tolerable: No major additional fire precautions required. However, there might be a need for reasonably practicable improvements that involve minor or limited cost.
  
  Substantial: It is essential that efforts are made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures, which should take cost into account, should be implemented within a defined time period.
  Where moderate risk is associated with consequences that constitute extreme harm, further assessment might be required to establish more precisely the likelihood of harm as a basis for determining the priority for improved control measures. Considerable resources might have to be allocated to reduce the risk. If the premises are unoccupied, it should not be occupied until the risk has been reduced. If the premises is occupied, urgent action should be taken.
  
  Intolerable: Premises (or relevant area) should not be occupied until the risk is reduced.

• A suitable risk-based control plan should involve effort and urgency that is proportional to risk.
  
  Note that, although the purpose of this section is to place the fire risk in context, the above approach to fire risk assessment is subjective and for guidance only.
  
  All hazards and deficiencies identified in this report should be addressed by implementing the recommendations contained in the action plan.
  
  Recommended Timescales for remedial actions.
  
  High: Immediate action, every effort should be made to rectify the issues within 7 days
  
  Medium: Action within 30 days preferably to resolve the issue within this period
  
  Low: Action within 90 days