Fire Risk Assessment - WSHL

• Address:

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

  Jack Hearne

  Sophie Jones

  Daniel Rooke

• Property Photos

  Media

• Responsible Person / persons having control of the premises

• Responsible person on site

• Person consulted at time of assessment

• Date of previous risk assessment

  Date

• Frequency of FRA (1, 2 or 3 years)

  1 Year

  2 Years

  3 Years

• Suggested date for review

  Date

• This fire risk assessment is Type 3 - non-intrusive.

• In general, the structural features of the premises and those that were hidden from open view e.g. ceiling voids, service ducts etc., may not have been subject to inspection during this fire risk assessment. The Responsible Person has a duty for ensuring that appropriate inspection and maintenance of the structural aspects of the buildings, including the above is carried out.

• 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 the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Fire Safety Act 2021. The report does not specifically address the risk to property or business continuity from fire.

• The Fire Risk Assessment should be a working document, reviewed and updated regularly by the Responsible Person. It may be reviewed for example, following changes to the building, changes in ways of working, following any incident or when there is reason to believe that the risk assessment is no longer valid. Any significant change in areas of mobility or cognitive ability would warrant a review of the Fire Risk Assessment before the due date

• This assessment report is based on information gathered during the site visit from observations made, documents reviewed and from conversations with people on site. The assessment only covers the areas of the property and/ or activities as detailed within the report.

• The assessment report has been produced in good faith by a consultant familiar with the assessment process and competent to assess the risk and working in conjunction with other employees and other competent people as necessary. However, there is no guarantee that inspectors with statutory powers will not find other non- compliant issues.

• Although Westmoreland's consultants are competent to undertake the assessment, the Acts, the Regulations and the Approved Codes of Practice can only be authoritatively interpreted by a court of law.

• Number of floors

• Brief details of external construction

• Brief details of internal construction and layout

• Use of Premises

• Approximate maximum number

• Associated times/hours of occupation

• Occupancy Profile

• Sleeping occupants

• Disabled occupants

• Occupants in remote areas and lone workers

• Young persons

• Elderly

• Other

• Any history of fire loss reported

  Yes

  No

• Please give details

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• Additional sources of Oxygen such as Oxygen tanks

  Yes

  No

• Is there sufficient signage in place

  Yes

  No

Electrical sources of ignition

• Fixed installation periodically inspected and tested?

  Broadly Compliant

  Improvements Required

  Non-Compliant

  Not Applicable

• Portable appliance testing carried out?

  Broadly Compliant

  Improvements Required

  Non-Compliant

  Not Applicable

• Suitable policy regarding the use of personal electrical appliances?

  Broadly Compliant

  Improvements Required

  Non-Compliant

  Not Applicable

• Suitable limitation and management of trailing leads and adapters?

  Broadly Compliant

  Improvements Required

  Non-Compliant

  Not Applicable

• Are in-house checks carried out?

  Yes

  No

• Are any checks/inspections documented?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

Smoking

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

  Broadly Compliant

  Improvements Required

  Non-Compliant

  Not Applicable

• Is smoking prohibited inside the building?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Comments

Arson

• Does basic security against arson by outsiders appear reasonable?

  Yes

  No

• Is there any unnecessary fire load in close proximity to the premises or available for ignition by outsiders?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

Portable heaters and heating installations

• Is the use of portable heaters avoided as far as practicable?

  Yes

  No

• Is the use of the more hazardous type (e.g. radiant bar fires or LPG appliances) avoided?

  Yes

  No

• Are suitable measures taken to minimize the hazard of ignition of combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

• Are fixed heating installations subject to regular maintenance and documentation available?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Is there a carbon monoxide detector provided where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the carbon monoxide detector tested periodically and are tests documented?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

Cooking

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

  Yes

  No

• Are filters cleaned or changed, and ductwork cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable extinguishing appliances available?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

Lightning

• Does the building have a lightning protection system?

  Yes

  N/A

• is the lighting protection system inspected annually by a competent person, in accordance with BSEN 62305 and Electricity at Work Regulations and documentation available?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

Housekeeping

• Is the standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Broadly Compliant

  Improvements Required

  Non-Compliant

  Not Applicable

• Are combustible materials separated from ignition sources?

  Broadly Compliant

  Improvements Required

  Non-Compliant

  Not Applicable

• Has the unnecessary accumulation of combustible materials or waste been avoided?

  Broadly Compliant

  Improvements Required

  Non-Compliant

  Not Applicable

• Is there any inappropriate storage of combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

• Is there any inappropriate storage of hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

Hazards introduced by outside contractors and building works

• Are fire safety conditions imposed on outside contractors?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

  Select Contractors managed by Renov8. No Hot works permitted without suitable risk assessment and method statement in place and strict controls.

  • Contractors managed by Renov8. No Hot works permitted without suitable risk assessment and method statement in place and strict controls.

Dangerous substances

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes has a specific risk assessment been carried out, as required by the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

  Select Domestic residences. No dangerous substances are used or stored.

  • Domestic residences. No dangerous substances are used or stored.

Means of escape from fire

• It is considered that the building is provided with reasonable means of escape in case of fire.

  Broadly Compliant

  Improvements Required

  Non-Compliant

  Not Applicable

• Adequate design of escape routes?

  Yes

  No

• Adequate provision of exits?

  Yes

  No

• Exits easily and immediately openable where necessary?

  Yes

  No

• Fire exits open in direction of escape where necessary?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Avoidance of sliding or revolving doors as fire exits where necessary?

  Yes

  No

• Satisfactory means for securing exits?

  Yes

  No

• Reasonable distances of travel?

  Yes

  No

• Exits and escape routes clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

• It is considered that the premises are provided with reasonable arrangements for means of escape for disabled people?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

Fire doors

• Appropriate fire doors are provided where necessary?

  Broadly Compliant

  Improvements Required

  Non-Compliant

  Not Applicable

• Are Intumescent strips and smoke seals fitted to three edges of the fire door/frame?

  Yes

  No

• Where fitted, are intumescent strips and smoke seals in good condition?

  Yes

  No

• Is the fire door and frame in-tact and undamaged? e.g. No holes or repairs?

  Yes

  No

• Are self-closing devices fitted to fire doors where necessary?

  Yes

  No

• Where glazing is fitted, is it fire resisting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there 3 hinges fitted to fire doors?

  Yes

  No

• Are hinges on fire doors fire rated?

  Yes

  No

• Where necessary, are gaps around the door and frame within the prescribed limits recommended in the NFCC Guide? (4mm max)

  Yes

  No

• Where necessary, are gaps between the bottom of the door and the floor covering within the prescribed limits

  Yes

  No

• Do all fire doors close fully and fit correctly into the frame/rebate?

  Yes

  No

• Where fire doors are held open, are approved devices used? E.g. Door guard?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

Measures to limit fire spread and development

• Is it considered that compartmentation is of a reasonable standard?

  Yes

  No

• Is fire stopping in-tact?

  Yes

  No

• Reasonable limitation of linings that might promote fire spread?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

Emergency escape lighting

• Where necessary, is there adequate provision of emergency escape lighting internally and externally?

  Yes

  No

• Where emergency lighting is not fitted, are torches provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

Fire safety signs and notices

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

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

Means of giving warning in case of fire

• Is the fire warning provision adequate for the size and use of the premises?

  Yes

  No

• Is linked automatic fire detection provided throughout building?

  Yes

  No

• Where provided, Is the fire panel indicating healthy with no faults?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a zone plan displayed adjacent to the fire alarm panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

Manual fire extinguishing appliances

• Is the provision of portable fire-fighting equipment reasonable? (Fire blankets and extinguishers?)

  Broadly Compliant

  Improvements Required

  Non-Compliant

  Not Applicable

• Is firefighting equipment correctly sited and mounted on brackets or stands?

  Yes

  No

• Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

• Is suitable signage provided?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

Passenger Lifts

• Where provided, does the lift returns to ground level on activation of the fire alarm in accordance with BS EN 71-73?Is he lif

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where provided is the lift serviced annually and records held

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there suitable signage located next to the lift instructing that it is not to be used in the even of a fire.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

Procedures and arrangements

• Are there sufficient competent person(s) appointed to assist in undertaking the preventive and protective measures (i.e. relevant general fire precautions)?

  Select Yes No

  • Yes
  • No

• Comments:

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

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Are appropriate fire procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

• Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and properly documented?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• 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

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

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have PEEP’s and Person Centred Fire Risk Assessments been produced where required?

  Yes

  No

• Are PEEP’s and Person Centred Fire Risk Assessments reviewed at least annually?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

• Are there sufficient persons nominated and trained to use fire extinguishing appliances?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

• Are there sufficient persons nominated and trained to assist with evacuation, including evacuation of disabled people?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

• All staff are trained on the PEEPs and assisting those residents that need it. Records are kept of training by the head office.

  Yes

  No

• Comments

• Are routine in-house checks/inspections of fire precautions (e.g. in the course of health and safety inspections) carried out and documentation available?

  Yes

  No

Fire Safety Training

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

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

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

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Does all staff training provide information, instruction, or training on the following?

• Fire risks in the premises?

  Yes

  No

• The fire safety measures in the building?

  Yes

  No

• Action in the event of fire?

  Yes

  No

• Action on hearing the fire alarm signal?

  Yes

  No

• Method of operation of manual call points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location and use of fire-fighting equipment?

  Yes

  No

• Means for summoning the fire and rescue service?

  Yes

  No

• Identity of persons nominated to assist with evacuation?

  Yes

  No

• Identity of persons nominated to use fire extinguishing appliances?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

• Are staff with special responsibilities (e.g. fire wardens) given additional training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

• When the employees of another employer work in the premises (e.g., agency staff) Is it ensured that they are provided with adequate instructions and information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

  Yes

  No

Fire Drills

• Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

  Yes

  No

• Are fire drills fully documented, including time taken to evacuate the building?

  Yes

  No

• Do fire drills demonstrate that the premises can be evacuated within 2.5 minutes under normal operating conditions, with the assistance of available staff?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

Testing and maintenance

Fire Alarm

• Is the fire alarm maintained at least twice per year (once per year for Part 6 alarms - without a fire panel) in accordance with BS 5839-1 by a competent person and is relevant documentation available?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

  BS5839 PT1

  BS5839 PT6 GRADE D

• Is the fire alarm system tested from a different call point or detector each week in sequence?

  Yes

  No

• Is testing and maintenance documented?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

Emergency Lighting

• Is the emergency maintained at least annually in accordance with BS 5266-1 by a competent person and is relevant documentation available?

  Yes

  No

• Is the emergency lighting tested monthly by operating the test facility for a period sufficient to ensure that each emergency lamp illuminates?

  Yes

  No

• Where torches are provided, are they tested regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is testing and maintenance documented?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

Manual fire-fighting equipment (fire extinguishers and fire blankets)

• Are fire extinguishers and fire blankets inspected by a competent person annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

• Are monthly in-house checks of equipment carried out?

  Yes

  No

• Is testing and maintenance documented?

  Yes

  No

• Comments

Other checks

• Periodic inspection of external escape staircases and gangways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where an external metal escape stair is fitted, has a structural survey been carried out within the last 5 years in accordance with BS8210

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular checks of the condition of the external escape stairs/gangways carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is testing and maintenance documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

• Six-monthly inspection and annual testing of rising mains by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is testing and maintenance documented?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Weekly and monthly testing, six monthly inspection and annual testing of fire-fighting lifts by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is testing and maintenance documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

• Weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations by a competent person and documentation available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is testing and maintenance documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is routine checks of internal fire doors and fire exit doors and / or security fastenings caried out?

  Yes

  No

• Are fire door / fire exit door checks and inspections documented?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

Smoke ventilation

• Is the smoke ventilation system serviced at least once per year in accordance with bs 7346-8 by a competent person and is documentation available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoke ventilation system tested weekly for correct operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is testing and maintenance documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments:

• Are suitable systems in place for reporting and subsequent restoration of safety measures that have fallen below standard?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

• Other relevant inspections or tests e.g., fire Hoses.

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• 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

• 

• 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

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

  Trivial

  Tolerable

  Moderate

  Substantial

  Intolerable

Completion

• Assessors name and Signature:

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