Fire Risk Assessment

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Management Considerations and Practices

• Who is the person responsible for fire safety as defined in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 ?

  Name

• How many fire marshals are in place and is this sufficient for the risks presented ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there an emergency plan, if so how is it communicated to staff ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adjoining buildings ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If so is a fire plan discussed and agreed with affected parties ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the induction training include "action to be taken in the event of a fire" ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are people trained in fire awareness and how often is it updated ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate instructions for calling the Fire Service in the event of a fire ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the history of fires on the site ?

  Name

• Does the occupier have a written safety policy, with written risk assessments that is reviewed regularly ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Extinguishers

• Detail the number and type of extinguishers present.

  Name

• Are extinguishers maintained under a contractor by a BS5306 part 3 qualified technician ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When were the extinguishers last inspected?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are extinguishers located within safe travel distances ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage

• Are the storage areas for combustible materials separated from other areas by fire division walls ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage well controlled ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are high risk areas free from storage of combustibles ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles and means of escape routes free from storage and obstructions ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable or hazardous liquids and gases stored safely ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Combustible Materials

• Are quantities of combustible materials (e.g. paper, packaging, fabrics, clothing) displayed or stored safely ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it necessary to store or display them ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the goods be replaced with less combustible alternatives ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are there sufficient class A extinguishers for combustible materials ?<br><br>Detail combined rating and square meterage.<br><br>Minimum 2 extinguishers and 26A per floor up to 400m2 beyond this 0.0065 per m2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flammable Substances

• Are there any flammable substances (e.g. paints, solvents etc) in the building ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they stored in fire resisting stores away from ignition sources ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the store have ventilation ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the substance be replaced with less flammable substances, and / or keep reduced amounts ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Have COSHH assessments been carried out on all flammable substances ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location of COSHH Assessments.

  Name

• Location of highly flammable / oxidising substances in the building

  Name

• Maximum quantity of highly flammable / oxidising substances in the building

  Name

• Are there sufficient class B or C extinguishers for flammable substances ?<br><br>Detail combined rating.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Furnishings

• Are all furnishing fire retardant in the building ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Are the areas clean and tidy ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste stored safely ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the waste collected on a regular basis and placed in suitable receptacles outside of the building and away from fire exits ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Arson

• Is arson a potential problem ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Smoking

• Is smoking limited to designated "safe" areas only ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have appropriate security measures been taken to prevent arson and are these measures maintained ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting and Emergency Lighting

• Is an emergency lighting system installed ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all of the artificial lighting in the building working ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff work during hours of darkness or in areas where there is no natural light ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting checked visually daily, monthly illumination check and annual power down test ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the system cover all necessary areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Heating

• What heating system is in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the heating system maintained and operationally safe ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical System

• Has the fixed electrical system been inspected and certificated within the last five years ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so what date was it last checked ?

  Name

• Are portable electrical appliances tested in line with Schedule A of Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so when are the next due testing ?

  Name

Persons at risk

• What is the workplace risk level;<br><br>High risk - eg sleeping accommodation, flammable, materials, undesirable structural features, unusual circumstances.<br>Medium risk - eg most buildings including offices, shops, nor selling easily combustible goods.<br>Low risk - few flammables, wet process and non combustible materials

  High

  Medium

  Low

• Do people sleep at the premises over night?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the premises have Non-English speakers present ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Staff working in remote areas

• Do staff work in remote areas ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system in place to warn people in remote areas ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit routes lengthy or difficult ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Visitors and members of the public

• Do visitors / members of the public enter the building ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are visitors escorted, if not are they inducted to the site ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an effective system for logging visitors in and out of the building ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system in place for checking visitors exit the building in the event of an emergency evacuation ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Contractors and Maintainence Workers

• Do contractors / maintenance workers enter the building for any reason ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are contractors briefed on fire procedures prior to starting work ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an effective system for logging contractors in the event of an emergency evacuation ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system for monitoring hot work ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Persons whose eyesight, mobility and hearing are impaired or with learning difficulties

• Is there likely to be individuals in the building that have an impairment and are control measures in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Means of Escape

• Are fire drills carried out twice a year ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When was the last drill ?

  Name

• What is the escape time for occupants ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Where appropriate, do doors used for means of escape open in the direction of travel ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient exits for the number of people likely to be on the premises ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gangways and escape routes free from obstruction ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all doors in good state of repair and well fitted into the recess ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire resisting doors in good condition, with good seals and tumescent strips in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are self closers on fire doors in working order ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all escape routes adequately lit ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are means of escape routes free from materials which would assist the spread of fire ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the means of escape route satisfactory ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any dead ends ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are extinguishers in place at fire exits ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Signs

• Are there sufficient clearly visual fire exit and fire exit directional signs in the building to lead people to an ultimate place of safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire resistant doors indicated with "Fire Door Keep Shut" or similar sign ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all final exit doors indicated with "Fire Exit Keep Clear" on the outside face ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire doors fitted with automatic fastenings labelled with instructions for method of operation ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all of the extinguishers have a sign detailing what they are ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Practices - Manual Fire Alarm Systems

• Is this maintained annually and records kept ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it tested weekly and records kept ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Detection and Warning - Automatic Fire Warning Systems

• Is the coverage of the detectors adequate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all high risk areas protected by detectors ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the system maintained by an approved contractor six monthly ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records kept of maintenance and inspections ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the alarm signal automatically transferred to an alarm receiving central station ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A