Fire Risk Assessment

• Title of Inspection

  Fire Risk Assessment

• Site Conducted

  Select
Asset Reference
• Address of Premises
  Address

• Person(s) Consulted:

• Assessor:

• Date of Fire Risk Assessment

  Date

• Date of Previous Fire Risk Assessment

  Date

• Suggested Date for Review

  Date

• The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of the risk to life from fire in these premises, and, where appropriate, to make recommendations to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation. The report does not address the risk to property or business continuity from fire.
  
  The submission of this report constitutes neither a warranty of future results by THE NAMED ASSESSOR nor an assurance against risk. The report represents only the best judgement of the adviser involved in its preparation and is based, in part, on information provided by others. No liability whatsoever is accepted for the accuracy of such information.

THE PREMISES

• Number of floors at ground level and above:

• Number of floors entirely below ground level:

• Floors on which car parking is provided:

• Approximate floor area: m2 on ground floor.

• Approximate floor area higher than ground level (m2 per floor)

• Approximate floor area: m2 gross

• Details of construction and layout:

• Occupancy:

THE OCCUPANTS

• Approximate maximum number of employees at any one time:

• Approximate total number of people present in the building:

OCCUPANTS ESPECIALLY AT RISK FROM FIRE

• Sleeping occupants

• Disabled employees

• Other disabled occupants:

• Occupants in remote areas and lone workers:

• Young persons employed:

• Others:

FIRE LOSS EXPERIENCE

• Has this site ever suffered any loss to property, equipment or injuries caused by fire

  Yes

  No

RELEVANT FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION

• The following fire safety legislation applies to these premises:

  Select

• The above legislation is enforced by

• Other legislation that makes significant requirements for fire precautions in these premises

• The other legislation referred to above is enforced by:

• Is there an alterations notice in force?

  Yes

  No

• Relevant information and deficiencies observed:

ELECTRICAL SOURCES OF IGNITION

• Fixed electrical installation periodically inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is portable appliance testing carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable control over the use of personal electrical appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable limitation of trailing leads and adapters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SMOKING

• Is smoking prohibited in the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoking prohibited in appropriate areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ARSON

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

PORTABLE HEATERS AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COOKING

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• More specifically:

• Filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIGHTNING

• Do the premises have a lightning protection system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

• Is the overall standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• More specifically:

• Do combustible materials appear to be separated from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDS INTRODUCED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS AND BUILDING WORKS

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (2)

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

  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.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FIRE HAZARDS THAT WARRANT CONSIDERATION

• Hazards

MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM FIRE

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there reasonable distances of travel:

• where there is escape in a single direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• where there are alternative means of escape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate provision of exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the arrangements provided for securing exits satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all escape routes clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

18. MEASURES TO LIMIT FIRE SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT

• Compartmentation of a reasonable standard(6)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reasonable limitation of linings that might promote fire spread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As far as can reasonably be ascertained, fire dampers are provided as necessary to protect critical means of escape against the passage of fire, smoke and combustion products in the early stages of a fire (7)(8)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (6) Based on visual inspection of readily accessible areas, with a degree of sampling where appropriate.
  
  (7)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.
  
  (8) A full investigation of the design of HVAC systems is outside the scope of this fire risk assessment.

EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING

• A reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting system provided(9)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MEANS OF GIVING WARNING IN CASE OF FIRE

• Is a reasonable fire detection and fire alarm system provided(10)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there remote transmission of alarm signals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a zone plan displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

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

MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES

• Is there a reasonable provision of manual fire extinguishing appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What type(s) of appliances are provided?

  Select Portable fire extinguishers: Hose reels: Fire blankets:

  • Portable fire extinguishers:
  • Hose reels:
  • Fire blankets:

• Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RELEVANT AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS(11)

• Type of fixed system

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

OTHER RELEVANT FIXED SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT(12)

• Type of fixed system

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

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

PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS

• 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:

• Fire safety at the premises is managed by(13):

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and properly documented, where appropriate(14)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• More specifically:

• Are there adequate procedures for investigating fire alarm signals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Persons nominated and trained to use fire extinguishing appliances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the premises are in multiple occupations, are there adequate arrangements for cooperation between duty holders to ensure coordination of their fire safety arrangements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (13) 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.
  
  (14) 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.

TRAINING AND DRILLS

• Are new employees given fire awareness training at induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they given adequate periodic refresher training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the content of training provided considered adequate(15)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

• Adequate maintenance of workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Annual servicing of fire detection and alarm system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Annual testing routines for emergency escape lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are six-monthly inspections and annual testing of rising mains undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

• Weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other relevant inspections or tests:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

RECORDS

• Appropriate records of:

• Fire drills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• False alarms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency escape lighting tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  

• 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.
  
  Medium - Normal fire hazards (e.g. potential ignition sources) for this type of occupancy, with fire hazards generally subject to proper controls (other than minor shortcomings).
  
  High - Lack of adequate controls applied to one or more significant fire hazards, such as to result in a significant increase in the likelihood of fire.

• 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 result in:

  Slight Harm

  Moderate Harm

  Extreme Harm

• In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:
  
  Slight harm - The outbreak of fire is 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 - The outbreak of fire could foreseeably result in injury (including serious injury) to 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

  Trivial

  Tolerable

  Moderate

  Susbtantial

  Intolerable

• Comments

• Assessment completed by

  Sign

• Date

  Date