Fire Risk Assessment

• Fire Risk Assessment For

• Address

• Assessor Name

• Date of Fire Risk Assessment

  Date

• Next reassessment

  Date

• Fire Risk Rating

  Select 1 2 3 4 6 9

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 6
  • 9

• Responsible Person

• Person Consulted

• The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which came into force on 1st October 2006, replaces previous fire safety legislation. The order covers general fire precautions and other fire safety duties which are required to protect 'relevant persons' in case of fire.
  
  The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of the risk to life fire in this building and, where appropriate to make recommendations to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation. The intention is to identify any areas of non-compliance and make recommendations to provide a minimum fire safety standard that are practicable to implement in order to provide a reasonable level of safety for people in and around the premises. This report does not address the risk to property or business continuity from fire.
  
  I f your premises are in a multi-use complex then the information on hazard and risk reduction will still be applicable to you. However, any alterations to the use or structure of your individual unit will need to take account of the overall fire safety arrangements.
  
  Your premises may be simple, with few people present or with a limited degree of business activity, but if it forms part of a building with different occupancies, then the measures provided by other occupiers may have a direct effect on the adequacy of the fire safety measures in your premises.
  
  This FRA should be reviewed by a competent person by the date indicated above or at such earlier time as there is reason to suspect that it is no longer valid or there have been significant changes.
  
  Where your control measures were found to be adequate you must monitor and maintain those measures to ensure conditions do not deteriorate.
  
  It is critical that the findings of the fire risk assessment are acted upon and that the significant findings of the assessment (and the assessment itself) are kept up to date.
  
  Important Note
  
  Although the assessor has exercised all due diligence in this inspection of your premises and in the preparation of this report, there may be other matters that were not taking place at the time of the visit or that occur and the assessor was not informed of those matters. You should, therefore carefully consider this report in its entirety to satisfy yourself that the main fire hazards and risks associated with your business have been covered.
  
  Where fire compartments / fire dampers / ceiling voids were considered inaccessible for safety reasons and could not be physically accessed or were outside the visual range, the assessor cannot provide technical comment on these areas. Under these circumstances the responsibility to provide this technical information rests with the duty holder.

• The rating is calculated based on two specific criteria. Consequence and Likelihood. Consequence of a fire outbreak requires the assessor to grade the potential harm to relevant persons on a scale of 1 to 3. Likelihood of a fire outbreak requires the assessor to assess the possibility of a fore occurring on a scale of 1 to 3. Together these values are used to consider an appropriate Fire Risk Rating for these premises.

  

• Consequence =

  1 (Slight)

  2 (Moderate)

  3 (Extreme)

• Likelihood =

  1 (Slight)

  2 (Moderate)

  3 (Extreme)

• Overall Fire Risk Rating =

  Select 1 2 3 4 6 9

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 6
  • 9

• 

• 

• Significant Findings

Significant Finding

• Significant Finding Identified

• Category

  Select Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control - Electrical Sources of Control Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control - Smoking Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control - Portable Heaters and Heating Appliances Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control - Cooking Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control - Housekeeping Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control - Arson Fire Precaution Measures - Means of Escape Fire Precaution Measures - Escape Lighting Fire Precaution Measures - Fire Safety Signs & Notices Fire Precaution Measures - Means of Giving Warning in Case of Fire Fire Precaution Measures - Fire Fighting Equipment Fire Precaution Measures - Measures to Limit Fire Spread and Development Management of Fire Safety - Procedures and Arrangements Management of Fire Safety - Training & Drills Management of Fire Safety - Testing & Maintenance Management of Fire Safety - Records

  • Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control - Electrical Sources of Control
  • Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control - Smoking
  • Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control - Portable Heaters and Heating Appliances
  • Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control - Cooking
  • Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control - Housekeeping
  • Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control - Arson
  • Fire Precaution Measures - Means of Escape
  • Fire Precaution Measures - Escape Lighting
  • Fire Precaution Measures - Fire Safety Signs & Notices
  • Fire Precaution Measures - Means of Giving Warning in Case of Fire
  • Fire Precaution Measures - Fire Fighting Equipment
  • Fire Precaution Measures - Measures to Limit Fire Spread and Development
  • Management of Fire Safety - Procedures and Arrangements
  • Management of Fire Safety - Training & Drills
  • Management of Fire Safety - Testing & Maintenance
  • Management of Fire Safety - Records

• Risk Rating

  A*

  A

  B

  C

• Recommendations

• Photos

  Media

• Action By

• To be Completed By

  Date

The Building

• Premises Type

  Select Manufacturing Assembly Warehousing Offices Trade Counter

  • Manufacturing
  • Assembly
  • Warehousing
  • Offices
  • Trade Counter

• Add media

  Media

• Number of Floors

Floor

• Use of Floor

• Approximate Floor area m2

• Details of Construction

• Add media

  Media

• Year of Construction

• Number of staircases

• Number of fire exits

The Occupants

• Maximum number of Employees

• Maximum number of the Public (Visitors and Contractors)

• Are there any Sleeping Occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any Disabled Occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a PEEP in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any Lone Workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any Young Persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Loss Experience

• Have there been any previous Fires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Relevant Information

• Details

Electrical Sources of Ignition

• Reasonable Measures taken to prevent electrical fires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical installations regularly inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable appliances suitably maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable policy regarding the use of personal electrical appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trailing leads kept tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Smoking

• Is smoking prohibited within the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people abiding by the smoking policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Portable Heaters and Heating Installations

• If portable heaters are used are they kept away from combustibles when in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heaters kept away from heat sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fixed heating systems regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cooking

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are filters / extraction systems cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable fire extinguishers available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Is housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fuel sources stored away from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustibles / rubbish kept to a minimum within the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rubbish / fuel sources stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dangerous materials / liquids stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Arson

• Is the building secured at night to prevent arson?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is rubbish stored outside, away from the building in a secure compound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Means of Escape

• Is the means of escape adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all fire exits lead to a place of safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are means of escape kept clear / unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all fire exits open without the use of a key?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do exits easily and immediately open when required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits secure and still usable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are travel distances to the nearest fire exit reasonable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can all occupants get to a place of safety (outside) within 2-3 minutes in the event of a fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are occupants within inner rooms given adequate warning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are risk rooms separated from the means of escape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the means of escape reasonable for disabled occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Escape Lighting

• Is emergency lighting provided? If yes give brief details

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If emergency lighting is not provided is natural lighting via windows adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting provided inside and outside the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting for changes in level (stairs)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting for changes in direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient illumination to show fire alarm break glass call points or fire fighting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety Signs & Notices

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are directional fire exit signs provided on escape routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there signage indicating method of opening doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire action notices displayed next to each fire exit stating what to do in the event of a fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers provided with the correct signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors clearly indicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Means of Giving Warning in Case of Fire

• Is there a fire alarm in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are smoke and heat detectors provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the alarm and detection system installed throughout the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire alarm and detection system adequate for the building and occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoke or heat detection installed in areas that a fire may develop unnoticed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire alarm and detection system tested and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the alarm system be heard from all areas of the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there fire detection installed on the means of escape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Fighting Equipment

• Are fire extinguishers and fire blankets provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire fighting equipment appropriate for the risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers located on the escape routes and near to exit doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers securely hung on wall brackets or suitable floor plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire extinguishers regularly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Measures to Limit fire Spread and Development

• Are walls, floors and ceilings in good condition (no holes)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wall hangings kept to a minimum to prevent the spread of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire doors kept closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wall and ceiling linings kept to a minimum to prevent the spread of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Procedures and Arrangements

• Is there a fire procedure in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a nominated person to call the fire service in the event of a fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular safety inspections conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are persons nominated to inform the fire service of any dangers within the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees nominated an trained to use fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire safety logbook containing all relevant information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training and Drills

• Are employees given Fire Safety training on induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees given periodic refresher training at suitable intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees informed of the fire risks in the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees informed what to do in the event of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees shown the method of operating break glass points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees shown the location and use of fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees shown how to summon the fire rescue service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees informed of the persons nominated to assist with evacuation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees informed of the persons nominated to use fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are visitors / contractors informed of all of the fire procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Testing and Maintenance

• Is the workplace adequately maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire alarm and detection system tested weekly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire alarm and detection system maintained by a competent person on a six monthly basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency lighting system tested monthly and annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire extinguishers maintained annually by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external escape staircases and walkways regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are escape routes and exit doors checked routinely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Records (fire safety logbook)

• Are fire drills recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of the last fire drill

  Date

• Is fire training recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of the last fire training

  Date

• Is the fire alarm tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of the last fire alarm test

  Date

• Is the escape lighting tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of the last escape lighting test

  Date

• Is portable appliance testing recorded (PAT)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of the last PAT test

  Date

• Are fire extinguishers tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of the last fire extinguisher test?

  Date

• Maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of the last fire system test?

  Date

General Fire Notice

• Any Person Discovering a Fire Must

Routine Frequency

• Daily

• Activites

  Select Safety Inspection Safety Inspection (Branch Manager) Fire alarm indicator panel for normal condition Emergency escape lights (check for faults) Fire safety signs and fire extinguishers in position Escape routes unobstructed Fire resisting doors shut

  • Safety Inspection
  • Safety Inspection (Branch Manager)
  • Fire alarm indicator panel for normal condition
  • Emergency escape lights (check for faults)
  • Fire safety signs and fire extinguishers in position
  • Escape routes unobstructed
  • Fire resisting doors shut

• Records

  Select None Log book Log book if fault Test Certificate

  • None
  • Log book
  • Log book if fault
  • Test Certificate

• Nightly

• Activites

  Select Waste bins emptied etc. electric plugs removed and sockets not overloaded Fire resisting doors held on electromagnetic door holders closed

  • Waste bins emptied etc.
  • electric plugs removed and sockets not overloaded
  • Fire resisting doors held on electromagnetic door holders closed

• Records

  Select None Log book Log book if fault Test Certificate

  • None
  • Log book
  • Log book if fault
  • Test Certificate

• Weekly

• Activites

  Select Fire alarm test (actuation from different trigger devices) Fire alarm test Fire fighting equipment (visual check) Open exit doors not in daily use Sprinkler test Smoke vents / control systems (operation) Operation of pressurisation system

  • Fire alarm test (actuation from different trigger devices)
  • Fire alarm test
  • Fire fighting equipment (visual check)
  • Open exit doors not in daily use
  • Sprinkler test
  • Smoke vents / control systems (operation)
  • Operation of pressurisation system

• Records

  Select None Log book Log book if fault Test Certificate

  • None
  • Log book
  • Log book if fault
  • Test Certificate

• Monthly

• Activites

  Select Emergency escape lighting test including any auto start generator Fire fighting equipment (visual check) Open exit doors not in daily use Safety inspection (Regional Manager) Safety inspection Fire alarm test Inspection of pressurisation system Automatic opening doors - open on power cut Test any standby generators (e.g. Fire alarm, emergency lighting, etc.)

  • Emergency escape lighting test including any auto start generator
  • Fire fighting equipment (visual check)
  • Open exit doors not in daily use
  • Safety inspection (Regional Manager)
  • Safety inspection
  • Fire alarm test
  • Inspection of pressurisation system
  • Automatic opening doors - open on power cut
  • Test any standby generators (e.g. Fire alarm, emergency lighting, etc.)

• Records

  Select None Log book Log book if fault Test Certificate

  • None
  • Log book
  • Log book if fault
  • Test Certificate

• Quarterly (3 monthly)

• Activites

  Select Sprinklers

  • Sprinklers

• Records

  Select None Log book Log book if fault Test Certificate

  • None
  • Log book
  • Log book if fault
  • Test Certificate

• Six monthly

• Activites

  Select Fire warden training Fire evacuation drills Fire alarm serviced Sprinklers Dry / wet risers inspection

  • Fire warden training
  • Fire evacuation drills
  • Fire alarm serviced
  • Sprinklers
  • Dry / wet risers inspection

• Records

  Select None Log book Log book if fault Test Certificate

  • None
  • Log book
  • Log book if fault
  • Test Certificate

• Annual

• Activites

  Select Safety inspection (Divisional SHEQ Manager) Fire risk assessment review Portable appliance PAT testing Fire extinguisher test and inspection

  • Safety inspection (Divisional SHEQ Manager)
  • Fire risk assessment review
  • Portable appliance PAT testing
  • Fire extinguisher test and inspection

• Records

  Select None Log book Log book if fault Test Certificate

  • None
  • Log book
  • Log book if fault
  • Test Certificate

• Biannual

• Activites

  Select Safety inspection (Divisional SHEQ Manager) Fire risk assessment review Portable appliance PAT testing Fire extinguisher test and inspection

  • Safety inspection (Divisional SHEQ Manager)
  • Fire risk assessment review
  • Portable appliance PAT testing
  • Fire extinguisher test and inspection

• Records

  Select None Log book Log book if fault Test Certificate

  • None
  • Log book
  • Log book if fault
  • Test Certificate

• Three yearly

• Activites

  Select External escape stairs / balconies / walkway Sprinklers Fixed wiring installations tested / inspected

  • External escape stairs / balconies / walkway
  • Sprinklers
  • Fixed wiring installations tested / inspected

• Records

  Select None Log book Log book if fault Test Certificate

  • None
  • Log book
  • Log book if fault
  • Test Certificate

• Five yearly

• Activites

  Select Fire fighting equipment (discharge test - most types) Fire alarm wiring test Fixed electrical installations testing / inspection

  • Fire fighting equipment (discharge test - most types)
  • Fire alarm wiring test
  • Fixed electrical installations testing / inspection

• Records

  Select None Log book Log book if fault Test Certificate

  • None
  • Log book
  • Log book if fault
  • Test Certificate

• Ten yearly

• Activites

  Select Fire extinguishers (discharge test - carbon dioxide and dry powder only)

  • Fire extinguishers (discharge test - carbon dioxide and dry powder only)

• Records

  Select None Log book Log book if fault Test Certificate

  • None
  • Log book
  • Log book if fault
  • Test Certificate

• Fifteen yearly

• Activites

  Select Sprinklers

  • Sprinklers

• Records

  Select None Log book Log book if fault Test Certificate

  • None
  • Log book
  • Log book if fault
  • Test Certificate

It is recommended that one person nominated to be responsible for the maintenance of the fire precautions within the premises and the completion of all the records so as to ensure that the necessary entries are made into the log book.