FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT REVIEW

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SITE INFORMATION

1.01 Is the original FRA available, Current and does it cover all areas within the premises?
1.02 Do all working practises remain unchanged including the way they have been undertaken or organised, including disabled evacuation procedures that are not adequately controlled?
1.03 Is the building free from any significant alterations both internally or externally, structure, layout or storage since the last review?
1.04 Are all fixtures, fittings and materials unchanged since the last review / assessment with no alterations that significantly increase the risk of fire?
1.05 Do all storage areas remain the same with no change of use, or increase in the storage of hazardous substances since the last review/assessment?
1.06 If the number of persons working in and/or using the premises has increased since the last review/assessment, are the additional risks adequately controlled?
1.07 Have all the local authority visits indicated that the current risk assessment is suitable and sufficient (if applicable) ?
1.08 Is the current fire risk assessment suitable and sufficient?

2.01 Have all action points from the previous FRA/review been actioned?
2.02 Is the fire safety due diligence documentation being completed and kept up to date within agreed time scales?
2.03 Is the Health & Safety policy manual available (section 9 Fire)?
3.1 Is there a fire plan off the premises displayed on a wall/notice board (detailing exits, extinguishers, emergency lighting, call points etc)?

4.01 Have all employees been inducted in fire safety (El-box day 1)?
4.02 Have all employees received regular (in line with company policy) refresher fire training?
4.03 Have periodic fire evacuation drills been completed (in line with company policy) ?
4.04 Have employees been trained to evacuate people with different disabilities?
4.05 Are all employees trained in responsibilities relative to their job role, and is the level of training adequate (e.g. Responsible persons, duty managers, chefs, staff) ?
4.06 Are relevant employees aware of how to use and interpret the fire alarm panel ?
4.07 Can employees on site demonstrate knowledge of - what to do if they discover a fire, How to exit the building safely & location of assembly point ?

5.01 Are all fire extinguishers located as per the fire plan, fitted on suitable fixings with appropriate signage?
5.02 Is the correct type of extinguisher located in the correct area for associated fire risk?
5.03 Are all fire extinguishers in a good condition, with adequate pressure and with seals intact?
5.04 Have all fire extinguishers been serviced in the last 12 months ?
5.05 Is all other fire fighting equipment (e.g. Annul system, hoses, sprinkler systems etc) In a good operational condition ?

6.01 Are emergency lights in good operational condition and working correctly?
6.02 Is the fire panel operational and showing no faults?
6.03 Are all Smoke/heat detectors in good condition and functional?
6.04 Are all call points in good condition with all break glass intact and signed with a completed fire action notice?
6.05 Are all call points numbered, tested on a rotational basis and is the testing key available?
6.06 Is the method for recording faults in place and have all required actions been undertaken?
6.07 If magnetic holders are fitted to fire doors are they tested regularly to ensure their correct operation?

7.01 Are all frames and doors in good condition and operational with no obvious gaps that effect their functionality or integrity?
7.02 Have all fire doors been fitted with self closing mechanisms and are they working and in good operational condition?
7.03 Are all door smoke seals/intumescent strips in place and in good operational order (e.g. Not painted over etc) ?
7.04 Do all fire doors have the correct mandatory signage displayed on them?
7.05 If any fire door is signed " keep locked" is appropriate action taken?
7.06 Are all fire doors securely closed and not wedged open?
7.07 Where a fire door has a glass panel does it have fire glass fitted (bs476 compliant) ?
7.08 Are all fire doors appropriate to their location?

8.01 Are all routes to a place of safety, ( assemble point) unlocked, unobstructed and with no other hazards (trip hazards, water, ice etc) ?
8.02 Are all emergency exit doors in good condition with crash bars or other opening mechanisms free from defects and easy to open?
8.04 Are appropriate areas signed keep clear to ensure exit routes remain unobstructed?
8.05 Is there an assembly point of suitable location and size?

9.01 Is all cooking equipment clean and free from significant amounts of grease and cooking debris?
9.02 Are all extraction canopies in a clean condition and free from significant amounts of grease and cooking debris?
9.03 Are grease filters in place and free from significant amounts of grease build up and of a good operational condition?
9.04 Are all gas and electric cut off points easily accessible and signed?
9.05 Are there any other hazards that represent a fire risk in the kitchen area that have not been highlighted and adequately controlled?

10.01 Are all back of house storage areas free from significant fire risks (build up of combustibles, flammable a etc)?
10.02 Are all high risk materials (flammables, pyrotechnics etc) stored in appropriate areas away from sources of ignition?

11.01 Are all boiler rooms and plant rooms kept locked with appropriate signage?
11.02 Are there any items stored in plant rooms or boiler rooms that are combustible and fuel the spread of fire?

12.01 Have all other fire hazards that have been observed adequately controlled?
12.02 Has access been gained to all areas in order to undertake the review?
12.03 Have any buildings or business within the locality that have had building works or increased capacity, been taken into account with regards to fire risks and/or fire safety?
12.04 If the premises has adjacent residential accommodation, has there been sufficient provision in the fire evacuation procedure to take into account associated risks and to alert sleeping occupants/residents?

13.01 What would you do in the event of a fire ( waiting staff )?
13.02 What would you do in the event of a fire (kitchen staff)?
13.03 what would you do in the event of a fire (duty mgr)?
13.04 where is the restaurant assembly point?
13.05 How do you use a CO2 fire extinguisher and on what type of fire would it be used on?
13.06 How do you use a foam fire extinguisher and what type of equipment would you use it on?
13.07 How do you use a water fire extinguisher and what type of fire would you use it on?
13.08 How would you use a wet chemical fire extinguisher and what type of fire would you use it on?
13.09 How would you use a powder fire extinguisher and what type of fire would you use it on?
13.10 What information do you need to supply to the fire officers ( Duty Manager)?
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