Fire Risk Assessment - Review

• Name of Building

• Date of this review

  Date

• Details of Fire Risk Assessment being reviewed (include PDF)

• Date of Fire Risk Assessment being reviewed

  Date

• Date of following review 1 year unless:
  - material change including building alterations, additions of workspaces etc.
  - a significant change in fire precautions such as detectors fitted, alarm system upgrade etc.
  - or when there is any other reason to suspect that the fire risk assessment is no longer valid.
  

• Name of assessor for review

• Training & experience or knowledge of assessor for review

• AREA OF INSPECTION: Most accessible areas, which included most rooms, and installations were inspected.

• AREAS NOT INSPECTED: Some locked rooms, cupboards, ceiling voids and roof areas.

• Person consulted with during the review

• Executive Summary: This assessment considers that the risk to life from fire at these premises is:

  TRIVIAL

  TOLERABLE

  MODERATE

  SUBSTANTIAL

  INTOLERABLE

• The purpose of this fire risk assessment review is to analyse the findings of the previous fire risk assessment and carry out an inspection to identify fire hazards and risks, in order to satisfy the Regulatory Reform (Fire safety) Order 2005 and to prioritise findings to allow significant people at the school to deal with any fire management issues, or potential problems, as quickly as possible.
  
  In order to comply with the legislation there are three key elements that need to be addressed. Prevention of fire starting, prevention of spread including early detection, and all occupants being able to get to a place of safety
  
  The overall standard of fire safety for the school buildings at the time of this fire risk assessment review is concluded in the executive summary. An action plan has been created that is RAG rated, guidance on these ratings is available in the action plan.

Part 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1 The responsible person for fire safety

• 1.1 Owner/ Employer

• 1.2 Name of the Responsible Person/s

• 1.3 Person/s responsible for the premises

• 1.0 Is appropriate information available regarding the Responsible Person?

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

2 The Occupants/ Visitors/ Contractors

• 2.1 Maximum number of staff

• 2.2 Approximate number of pupils

• 2.3 Approximate number of visitors at any one time

• 2.4 Approximate number of contractors at any one time

• 2.5 Occupancy Profile:
  
  This is to identify how many occupants are present at various times of the day, including the week and if applicable, the weekend. Please choose appropriate number range for the timings listed below

• 2.5a Weekday 00:00 - 04:00

  Select Number of occupants = None Number of occupants = < 20 Number of occupants = 20 - 49 Number of occupants = 50 - 99 Number of occupants = 100 - 1000 Number of occupants = > 1000

  • Number of occupants = None
  • Number of occupants = < 20
  • Number of occupants = 20 - 49
  • Number of occupants = 50 - 99
  • Number of occupants = 100 - 1000
  • Number of occupants = > 1000

• 2.5b Weekday 04:01 - 08:00

  Select Number of occupants = None Number of occupants = < 20 Number of occupants = 20 - 49 Number of occupants = 50 - 99 Number of occupants = 100 - 1000 Number of occupants = > 1000

  • Number of occupants = None
  • Number of occupants = < 20
  • Number of occupants = 20 - 49
  • Number of occupants = 50 - 99
  • Number of occupants = 100 - 1000
  • Number of occupants = > 1000

• 2.5c Weekday 08:01 - 12:00

  Select Number of occupants = None Number of occupants = < 20 Number of occupants = 20 - 49 Number of occupants = 50 - 99 Number of occupants = 100 - 1000 Number of occupants = > 1000

  • Number of occupants = None
  • Number of occupants = < 20
  • Number of occupants = 20 - 49
  • Number of occupants = 50 - 99
  • Number of occupants = 100 - 1000
  • Number of occupants = > 1000

• 2.5d Weekday 12:01 - 16:00

  Select Number of occupants = None Number of occupants = < 20 Number of occupants = 20 - 49 Number of occupants = 50 - 99 Number of occupants = 100 - 1000 Number of occupants = > 1000

  • Number of occupants = None
  • Number of occupants = < 20
  • Number of occupants = 20 - 49
  • Number of occupants = 50 - 99
  • Number of occupants = 100 - 1000
  • Number of occupants = > 1000

• 2.5e Weekday 16:01 - 20:00

  Select Number of occupants = None Number of occupants = < 20 Number of occupants = 20 - 49 Number of occupants = 50 - 99 Number of occupants = 100 - 1000 Number of occupants = > 1000

  • Number of occupants = None
  • Number of occupants = < 20
  • Number of occupants = 20 - 49
  • Number of occupants = 50 - 99
  • Number of occupants = 100 - 1000
  • Number of occupants = > 1000

• 2.5f Weekday 20:01 - 24:00

  Select Number of occupants = None Number of occupants = < 20 Number of occupants = 20 - 49 Number of occupants = 50 - 99 Number of occupants = 100 - 1000 Number of occupants = > 1000

  • Number of occupants = None
  • Number of occupants = < 20
  • Number of occupants = 20 - 49
  • Number of occupants = 50 - 99
  • Number of occupants = 100 - 1000
  • Number of occupants = > 1000

• 2.6 Is the establishment occupied at the weekend?

  Yes

  No

• 2.6a Weekend 00:00 - 04:00

  Select Number of occupants = None Number of occupants = < 20 Number of occupants = 20 - 49 Number of occupants = 50 - 99 Number of occupants = 100 - 1000 Number of occupants = > 1000

  • Number of occupants = None
  • Number of occupants = < 20
  • Number of occupants = 20 - 49
  • Number of occupants = 50 - 99
  • Number of occupants = 100 - 1000
  • Number of occupants = > 1000

• 2.6b Weekend 04:01 - 08:00

  Select Number of occupants = None Number of occupants = < 20 Number of occupants = 20 - 49 Number of occupants = 50 - 99 Number of occupants = 100 - 1000 Number of occupants = > 1000

  • Number of occupants = None
  • Number of occupants = < 20
  • Number of occupants = 20 - 49
  • Number of occupants = 50 - 99
  • Number of occupants = 100 - 1000
  • Number of occupants = > 1000

• 2.6c Weekend 08:01 - 12:00

  Select Number of occupants = None Number of occupants = < 20 Number of occupants = 20 - 49 Number of occupants = 50 - 99 Number of occupants = 100 - 1000 Number of occupants = > 1000

  • Number of occupants = None
  • Number of occupants = < 20
  • Number of occupants = 20 - 49
  • Number of occupants = 50 - 99
  • Number of occupants = 100 - 1000
  • Number of occupants = > 1000

• 2.6d Weekend 12:01 - 16:00

  Select Number of occupants = None Number of occupants = < 20 Number of occupants = 20 - 49 Number of occupants = 50 - 99 Number of occupants = 100 - 1000 Number of occupants = > 1000

  • Number of occupants = None
  • Number of occupants = < 20
  • Number of occupants = 20 - 49
  • Number of occupants = 50 - 99
  • Number of occupants = 100 - 1000
  • Number of occupants = > 1000

• 2.6e Weekend 16:01 - 20:00

  Select Number of occupants = None Number of occupants = < 20 Number of occupants = 20 - 49 Number of occupants = 50 - 99 Number of occupants = 100 - 1000 Number of occupants = > 1000

  • Number of occupants = None
  • Number of occupants = < 20
  • Number of occupants = 20 - 49
  • Number of occupants = 50 - 99
  • Number of occupants = 100 - 1000
  • Number of occupants = > 1000

• 2.6f Weekend 20:01 - 24:00

  Select Number of occupants = None Number of occupants = < 20 Number of occupants = 20 - 49 Number of occupants = 50 - 99 Number of occupants = 100 - 1000 Number of occupants = > 1000

  • Number of occupants = None
  • Number of occupants = < 20
  • Number of occupants = 20 - 49
  • Number of occupants = 50 - 99
  • Number of occupants = 100 - 1000
  • Number of occupants = > 1000
2.7 Has a large room (hall/ theatre etc.) capacity been established in the previous fire risk assessment?

• What is the name/ reference of the room being assessed?

• What is the approximate area of the room?

• Are suitable and sufficient number of exits available (provide details and refer to guidance found on the PDF below calculating the escape route capacity of the room)

• Escape Route capacity

• Capacity calculations due to type and use of the room

• If more than one large space is available, include the name of the space before numbers
  
  When calculating the capacity of the room depending on the types of use, also consider the available exits. Specify the maximum numbers in the questions below stating if this is the due to available space or exits

• Maximum number of persons permitted in the hall/ theatre when used as a dining room/ exam room/ meeting area (loose tables and chairs)

• Maximum number of persons permitted in the hall/ theatre when used for productions/ presentations (seating in rows)

• Maximum number of persons permitted in the hall/ theatre when used with large tables (exhibition space/ jumble sale)

• Maximum number of persons permitted in the hall/ theatre when used as an assembly hall (staff and pupils standing)

• 2.0 Are suitable arrangements in place for the occupants at the setting?

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

3 Occupants at special risk

• 3.1 Are persons present with disabilities, mobility concerns (including temporary) or special educational needs?

  Yes

  No

• 3.1a Are permanent PEEPs in place at time of the risk assessment. NB: the content is incorporated into the individual pupil risk assessments necessary as they pose an additional challenge either physical, medical or behavioural. NNB: we will update this figure if necessary, should the number change during the year up until the review date.

• 3.1b Are temporary PEEPs in place at time of the risk assessment

• 3.2 Are areas that people work isolated?

  Yes

  No

• 3.2a Is a lone working policy in place which includes details regarding fire safety?

• 3.0 Are suitable arrangements in place for the occupants at special risk?

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

4 Fire loss or False alarms

• 4.1 Have there been any incidents of fire or false alarms since the previous fire risk assessment? (Provide details)

• 4.0 Are suitable arrangements in place to learn from fire loss/ false alarms

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

• Please include details of any evidence seen during the review such as dates of inspections, companies used etc.

5 Building compliance

• 5.1 Fixed electrical installations (Every 5 years or evidence of rolling basis)

• 5.2 Portable appliances testing. Risk assessed, proportional and recorded approach, (some items may only need visual lead checks from new and when undisturbed for years) Provide details in notes

• 5.3 Lightning protection system, if in place (Annual inspection)

• 5.4 Solar panels, if present (Annual inspection)

• 5.5 Gas boilers (Annual inspection)

• 5.6 Gas kitchen equipment (Main kitchen)

• 5.7 Gas kitchen equipment (staff room/ curriculum facility)

• 5.8 Gas bottles and equipment, if present (visual inspections with records)

• 5.9 Kitchen filters changed and ductwork cleaned (Annaully)

• 5.10 Oil, if present

• 5.0 Are suitable arrangements in place to ensure building compliance is suitable with regard to fire safety?

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

6 Fire safety system compliance

• 6.1 Fire detection and alarm system (Annual inspection)

• 6.2 Fire call point (Weekly testing)

• 6.3 Emergency lighting - Power off and duration testing (This will include the decision making on 1- or 3-hour emergency lighting.)

• 6.4 Emergency lighting (Monthly flick test)

• 6.5 Fire extinguishers (Annual, maintenance and inspection)

• 6.6 Fire extinguishers (weekly, tag in place, not obstructed)

• 6.7 Sprinkler system (if present) (Annual maintenance and inspection)

• 6.8 Sprinkler system (if present) (Weekly testing)

• 6.9 Wet/dry risers (if present) (monthly/ 6 month/ annual inspections)

• 6.10 Fire doors and final exit doors (Weekly checks, not obstructed either side, well fitting, not compromised (e.g., unauthorised use of door wedges etc.)

• 6.11 Automatic devices linked to the alarm inspected ( e.g., kitchen shutter, locked doors release, hold open fire doors close)

• 6.0 Is adequate inspecting, testing and maintenance carried out of the fire safety system and relevant components?

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

7 Training compliance

• 7.1 Fire awareness training for all staff (every 3 years)

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 7.2 Fire marshals/ wardens (Every 3 years)

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 7.3 Responsible person (date of last training)

• 7.4 Fire drills. Details including any challenge/ feedback

• 7.5 Fire panel training (appropriate number of staff to cover all times)

• 7.0 Are suitable drills carried out and training appropriate?

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

• The following walkabout list is meant as an aide memoire. Consider other items that may also be seen and relevant to fire safety. These can be included in the text box at the end of this section or in the notes for each item below

8 Housekeeping, furnishings and security

• 8.1 Is the standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Select Yes Yes, in part No

  • Yes
  • Yes, in part
  • No

• 8.2 Is waste disposed of properly? Unnecessary accumulation of combustibles and waste avoided? Consider also building/ contractors materials, forest school materials etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 8.4 Is waste stored away from the buildings to prevent possible arson attacks?

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 8.5 Does basic security against arson appear to be appropriate?

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 8.6 Is there appropriate storage of hazardous materials? Flammable items in suitable storage containers and locations, consider petrol/ diesel etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 8.7 Do the furniture and furnishings comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations, and in good condition? (undamaged, foam not exposed) Consider also stage curtains etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

  N/A

• 8.0 Are reasonable measures taken to prevent fires as a result of poor housekeeping?

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

9 Fire safety signs and notices

• 9.0 Does the premises have a reasonable standard of fire safety signs and notices? Consider exit signs, directional signage, assembly point, fire safety notices, call points etc.

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

10 Means of escape

• 10.1 Will fire exits easily and immediately open where necessary? Not obstructed or fastened inappropriately (such as bolted), opening in the direction of travel etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 10.2 Are escape routes unobstructed? Corridors kept clear, routes through classrooms with bags and coats stored appropriately etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 10.3 Are suitable means of escape in place for disabled occupants if required?

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 10.4 Are escape routes adequately protected? Position of electrical items such as photocopiers/ charging stations avoided in escape routes etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 10.5 Is sufficient emergency lighting available to ensure safe exit, also considering exit from the building (outside lighting)?

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 10.0 Is the school provided with adequate means of escape in case of fire?

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

11 Measures to limit fire spread and development.

• 11.1 Does the standard of compartmentation and separation appear sufficient? Breaches seen in walls/ ceilings, roof tiles damaged or incorrectly fitting etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 11.2 Are linings that promote fire spread avoided as far as reasonably practicable? Notice board material not excessive, bunting, material draped from ceilings or near electrical items etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 11.3 Are stairwelss kept clear and the build up of combustible material avaioded

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 Are the fire doors along escape routes suitable and sufficient? Close properly without large gaps, not inappropriately propped open, if they have maglocks/ hold open devices, are these working etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 11.0 Are sufficient measures in place to limit the spread and development of fire?

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

12 Sources of ignition

• 12.1 If portable heaters are used, are the more hazardous types (radiant bars, fan heaters and LPG) avoided? Positioned away from combustible material, switched off if room is not occupied etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 Are charging devices managed appropriately? Switched off when not in use, system in place to ensure charging stations are not left on, personal chargers not seen etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 12.3 Are electrical cables and extension leads managed appropriately? Coils unwound, no daisy chaining seen, sockets not overloaded etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 12.4 Are kitchen areas kept free of build up of fat/ oils, and appropriately managed to avoid fire?

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

  N/A

• 12.5 Are boiler rooms/ electrical intake cupboards free from combustible material?

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 12.6 Is smoking prevented on the site? No evidence seen, notices displayed etc.

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 12.0 Are sources of ignitions avoided or managed appropriately?

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

13 Fire safety system

• 13.1 Are fire extinguishers, blankets, manual call points, emergency stop devices etc. easily accessible and in good working order

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 13.2 Are fire extinguishers the correct type for use and in date/ recently serviced?

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

• 13.3 Are fire blankets available in kitchen areas?

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 Are hose reals provided and easily accessible?

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 If the fire alarm is zoned, is there a map with details available next to the fire panel?

  Yes

  Yes, in part

  No

  N/A

• 13.0 Is the fire safety system managed appropriately

  Select Yes High priority action to be taken Medium priority action to be taken Low priority action to be taken

  • Yes
  • High priority action to be taken
  • Medium priority action to be taken
  • Low priority action to be taken

• 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: Usually, 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 building and activity, 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 damage

• 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:

  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 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

  SUBSTANTIAL

  INTOLERABLE

• Risk levels: Action and timescale
  
  TRIVIAL: No action is required, no additional detailed records need to be kept
  
  TOLERABLE: No major additional controls are required. However, there might be a need for improvements that involve minor or limited costs
  
  MODERATE: It is essential that efforts be made to reduce the risks. Risk reduction measures 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.
  
  SUBSTANTIAL: Considerable resources might have to be allocated to reduce the risk. If the building is unoccupied, it should not be occupied until the risk has been reduced. If the building is occupied, urgent action should be taken
  
  INTOLERABLE: Building (or relevant area) should not be occupied until the risk is reduced

• 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 all recommendations contained in the action plan. The fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly.

• The Fire Risk Assessment Action Plan

  Media

• Actions that are carried over from the previous fire risk assessment will be included in the latest action plan if they have not been completed, or have only been partially completed.
  
  Additional actions will be included as a result of findings from the compliance checks and the walkabout

• The Fire risk assessment review is limited as follows:
  It may be that certain conditions or situations were either not noted, not informed or not being performed during the visit and, therefore, non-inclusion of such conditions or situations in this report does not equate to legislative compliance;
  
  • the assessor will not be able to report on conditions or matters that are covered, hidden or inaccessible
  • the assessor may rely on information that is not verified on site, which is made available by the Establishment or a third party
  • the assessor will not be liable for any loss suffered arising as a result of the provision of false, misleading or incomplete information or documentation, or the withholding or concealment or misrepresentation of information or documentation by any person.