Fire Risk Assessment

Premise Details

• Site conducted:

• Site Address:

• Site Image

  Media

• Conducted on:

  Date

• Areas not assessed as part of this FRA:

• Prepared by:

• Responsible person (e.g. employer) or person have control of the premise:

• Person(s) consulted:

• Desktop review and validation by:

• Review and validation completed on:

  Date

• Date of fire risk assessment:

  Date

• Date of previous fire risk assessment:

  Date

• Suggest date for review:

  Date

• This report is intended to assist you in compliance with the relevant legislation which requires that a risk assessment be carried out.

  Select The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Fire (Scotland) Act2005; and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006; and The Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

  • The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  • Fire (Scotland) Act2005; and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
  • The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006; and The Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

• Previous FRA Risk Rating:

  Select TRIVIAL TOLERABLE MODERATE SUBSTANTIAL INTOLERABLE N/A- No previous FRA

  • TRIVIAL
  • TOLERABLE
  • MODERATE
  • SUBSTANTIAL
  • INTOLERABLE
  • N/A- No previous FRA

• 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 premises 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, the estimated fire risk for the premise is:

  Select TRIVIAL TOLERABLE MODERATE SUBSTANTIAL INTOLERABLE N/A- No previous FRA

  • TRIVIAL
  • TOLERABLE
  • MODERATE
  • SUBSTANTIAL
  • INTOLERABLE
  • N/A- No previous FRA

• Comments:

1. The Premise

• 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)

• Approximate Gross Area (m2)

• Approximate area of ground floor (m2)

• Brief details of construction and approximate age of building:

• Use of Premise

• Occupancy:

• Any other relevant information

• Approximate maximum number of employees at any one time:

• Approximate maximum number of other occupants at any one time:

• Approximate total number of people present in the building at any one time:

3. Occupants Especially At Risk From Fire (Clause 12)

• Sleeping occupants:

• Disabled employees:

• Other disabled occupants:

• Occupants in remote areas and lone workers:

• Young persons employed:

• Others:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, please provide details

• Has there been any previous fire at this location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide relevant information:

5. Other Relevant Information

• Any other relevant information

• The following fire safety legislation applies to these premises:

  Select The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Fire (Scotland) Act2005; and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006; and The Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

  • The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  • Fire (Scotland) Act2005; and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
  • The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006; and The Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

• The above legislation is enforced by:

• Other legislation that makes significant requirements for fire precautions in these premises [other than the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended)]:

• The other legislation referred to above is enforced by:

• Are there an alterations notices in force?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any enforcement, prohibition or notifications of fire safety deficiency notices in force?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information and deficiencies observed:

7. Electical Sources of Ignition

• Are reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of electrical origin

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fixed installations 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

• Is there suitable limitation of trailing leads and adapters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Smoking

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 time of assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. Arson / Willful Fire Raising

• Does basic security against arson / willful fire raising by outsiders appear reasonable?

  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

10. Portable Heaters and Ventilation Systems

• Is there satisfactory control over the use of portable heaters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. Cooking

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. Lightning

• Does the building have a lightning protection system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. Housekeeping

• Is the overall standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

14. Hazards Introduced by Outside Contractors and Building Works

• Is there satisfactory control over works carried out in the building by contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

15. 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

16. Other Significant Fire Hazards That Warrant Consideration

• Hazards:

17. Means Of Escape

• Is the design and maintenance of the means of escape considered adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staircase and exit capacities appear to be adequate for the number of occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there reasonable distances of travel where there is escape in a single direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there reasonable distances of travel 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 the escape routes available for use and suitably maintained?

  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?

  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

18. Measures to Limit Fire Spread and Development

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it considered that there is reasonable limitation of linings that might promote fire spread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19. Emergency Escape Lighting

• Has a reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20. Fire Safety Signs and Notices

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21. Means of Giving Warning in Case of Fire

• Is a reasonable fire detection and fire alarm system provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there remote transmission of alarm signals?

  Yes

  No

  No - Advisory

  N/A

• Is a zone plan displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been a history of false alarms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide details of false alarm history and cause of actuation

22. Manual Fire Extinguishing Appliances

• Is there reasonable provision of manual fire extinguishing appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What type(s) of appliances are provided?

  Select Extinguishers Hose Reels Fire Blankets Extinguisher & Fire Blankets Extinguishers & Hose Reels Extinguishers, Hose Reels & Fire Blankets Hose Reels & Fire Blankets None

  • Extinguishers
  • Hose Reels
  • Fire Blankets
  • Extinguisher & Fire Blankets
  • Extinguishers & Hose Reels
  • Extinguishers, Hose Reels & Fire Blankets
  • Hose Reels & Fire Blankets
  • None

• Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23. Relevant Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems

• Does the premise have automatic fire suppression systems installed?

  Yes

  No

  No - Advisory

  N/A

• Is this a gas suppression system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the room in which the gas suppression system discharges been integrity tested in the last 12months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type of System

• Is the system subject to relevant inspection and maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

24. Other Relevant Fixed Systems and Equipment

• Does the premise have any other relevant fixed systems?

  Yes

  No

  No

  No - Advisory

  N/A

• Type of system

• Is the system subject to relevant inspection and maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

25. Procedures and Arrangements

• Is the jurisdiction for the legislation of this FRA in England and Wales?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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:

• Is the jurisdiction for the legislation of this FRA in Scotland?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The competent person(s) under Regulation 17 of the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 to assist the dutyholder in undertaking the duties imposed under Sections 53 and 54 of the Fire (Scotland) Act is:

• Is the jurisdiction for the legislation of this FRA in Northern Ireland?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The competent person(s) nominated under Regulation 17 of the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 to assist the appropriate person in undertaking the duties imposed under Articles 25 and 26 of the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 is:

• Fire safety at the premises is managed by:

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

• Are there persons nominated to use fire extinguishing appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate liaison with fire and rescue service (i.e. by fire and rescue service crews visiting for familiarisation visits?)

  Yes

  No

  No

  No - Advisory

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

26. Training and Drills

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they trained on induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they given 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When the employees of another employer work in the premises, is appropriate information on fire risks and fire safety measures provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

27. Testing and Maintenance

• Is there adequate maintenance of the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is weekly testing and periodic servicing of the fire detection and fire alarm system undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are monthly and annual testing routines in place for the 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 inspection 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

• Are weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Annual inspection and test of lightning protection system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other relevant inspections or tests:

28. Records

• Are there appropriate records of fire drills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriate records of fire training?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Are there appropriate records of fire alarm tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriate records of false alarms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriate records of emergency escape lighting tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there appropriate records of maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A