Life Fire Risk Assessment Review (PAS-79) - Scouting

• Name of Premises

• Add location
  Address

• Address of Premises

• Photo of premises

  Media

• Date of fire risk assessment review

  Date

• Assessor

• Employer or person having control of the premises:

• Person(s) consulted:

• Date of previous fire risk assessment / review:

  Date

• Have all actions from previous FRA / review been completed? <br>(Outstanding actions will be carried over to new Fire Risk Assessment Action Plan)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suggested date for review of fire risk assessment 1):

  Date

• Refer to the original fire risk assessment for full details about the premises, room sizes, occupancy capacities, floor plans etc.

• 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 fire safety legislation.
  The report does not address the risk to property or business continuity from fire.
  I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this fire risk assessment is correct, based on information provided at the time the assessment was undertaken.

• 1) The original fire risk assessment should be reviewed again by a competent person by the date indicated above or at such earlier time as there is reason to suspect that it is no longer valid, or there has been significant change in the matters to which it relates, or if a fire occurs.

• Scope of the Fire Risk Assessment

• Areas not inspected

• Basis for the Fire Risk Assessment

Significant changes identified since the time of the previous fire risk assessment (FRA) in respect of:

SECTION 1 - THE PREMISES

• 1.1 - Number of floors at ground level and above

• Number of floors entirely below ground level

• Floors on which car parking is provided

• 1.2 Approximate floor area (m2 per floor)

• Approximate floor area (m2 gross)

• Approximate floor area (m2 on ground floor)

• 1.3 Details of construction and layout

• 1.4 Occupancy summary

SECTION 2 - THE OCCUPANTS

• 2.1 - Approximate maximum number of persons*:

• *Total maximum escape capacity for the premises, including employees, not to exceed the figure above due to the available escape width.

• 2.2 - Approximate maximum number of employees at any one time:

• 2.3 - Approximate maximum number of other employees / contractors / lease holders at any one time:

• It should be noted that not all persons in 2.3 above are located on the premises at all times.

• 2.4 - Approximate maximum number of members of the public at any one time:

• 2.5 - Associated times/hours of occupation:

SECTION 3 - OCCUPANTS AT SPECIAL RISK FROM FIRE

• 3.1 - Sleeping occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 - Disabled occupants?**

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Occupants in remote areas and Lone Workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 - Young Persons?**

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 - Others?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ** It should be noted that whilst there are no persons permanently located; contractors, visitors and specific groups and / or individuals could give rise to this figure at any given time.

SECTION 4 - FIRE LOSS EXPERIENCE

• 4.1 - Has there been any fire loss reported since the previous fire risk assessment?

  Yes

  No

SECTION 5 - OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

SECTION 6 - RELEVANT FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION

• 6.1 - The following fire safety legislation applies to these premises:

• 6.2 - The above legislation is enforced by:

• 6.3 - Other legislation that makes significant requirements for fire precautions in these premises

  Yes

  No

• 6.4 - The FRA review also takes account the following guidance documents

• 6.5 Is there an alternations notice in force?

  Yes

  No

Significant changes in measures to prevent fire since the time of the previous fire risk assessment:

SECTION 7 - ELECTRICAL SOURCES OF IGNITION

• 7.1 - Reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of electrical origin?

  Yes

  No

• 7.2 - Fixed wiring installation periodically inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

• 7.3 - Portable appliance testing (where appropriate) carried out?

  Yes

  No

• 7.4 - Suitable policy regarding the use of personal electrical appliances?

  Yes

  No

• 7.5 - Suitable limitation of trailing leads and adapters?

  Yes

  No

SECTION 8 - SMOKING

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

  Yes

  No

• 8.2 - Smoking prohibited on the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 - Smoking prohibited in appropriate areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 - Does the no smoking policy appear to be observed at time of inspection?

  Yes

  No

SECTION 9 - WILFUL FIRE RAISING / ARSON

• 9.1 - Does basic security against wilful fire raising by outsiders appear reasonable?

  Yes

  No

• 9.2 - Is there an absence of unnecessary fire load in close proximity to the premises or available for ignition by outsiders?

  Yes

  No

SECTION 10 - PORTABLE HEATERS AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS

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

  Yes

  No

• 10.2 - If portable heaters are used, is the use of the more hazardous type (e.g. radiant bar fires or lpg appliances) avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 - If portable heaters are used are suitable measures taken to minimise the hazard of ignition of combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 - Are fixed heating installations subject to regular maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SECTION 11 - COOKING

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 - Are filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 - Are suitable extinguishing appliances available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SECTION 12 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION

• 12.1 - Do the premises have a lightning protection system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 - Has the Lightning protection system been maintained and inspected at a minimum of 12 monthly intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SECTION 13 - HOUSEKEEPING

• 13.1 - Is the standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

• 13.2 - Are combustible materials separated from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

• 13.3 - Is there an avoidance of unnecessary accumulation of combustible materials or waste?

  Yes

  No

• 13.4 - Is there appropriate storage of hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 - Is there avoidance of inappropriate storage of combustible materials?

  Yes

  No
Housekeeping comment

SECTION 14 - OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS AND BUILDING WORKS HAZARDS

• 14.1 - Are fire safety conditions imposed on outside contractors?

  Yes

  No

• 14.2 - Is there satisfactory control over works carried out on the premises by outside contractors (including "hot work" permits)?

  Yes

  No

• 14.3 - If there are in-house maintenance personnel, are suitable precautions taken during "hot work", including use of "hot work" permits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SECTION 15 - DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES

• 15.1 - Have the hazardous properties of dangerous substances been considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2 - If 16.1 applies, has a specific risk assessment been carried out, as required by the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Dangerous substance comment

SECTION 16 - OTHER SIGNIFICANT IGNITION SOURCES THAT WARRANT CONSIDERATION INCLUDING PROCESS HAZARDS THAT IMPACTS ON GENERAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS?

• 16.1 - Are all plant areas, boiler houses, electrical switch rooms, or any other room or space containing a fixed source of ignition, clear of storage of combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

• 16.2 - Is all upholstered furniture free of damage to the coverings and do they meet the standards in the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.3 - Is there suitable separation between light bulbs / heating appliances and flammable/combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16.4 - Are there other significant ignition sources present?

  Yes

  No

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES SINCE THE TIME OF THE PREVIOUS FRA:

SECTION 17 - MEANS OF ESCAPE

• 17.1 - It is considered that the premises are provided with reasonable means of escape in case of fire?

  Yes

  No

• 17.2 - Is there adequate design of escape routes?

  Yes

  No

• 17.3 - Is there adequate provision of escape exits?

  Yes

  No

• 17.4 - Are exits easily and immediately openable where necessary?

  Yes

  No

• 17.5 - Do fire exits open in direction of escape where necessary?

  Yes

  No

• 17.6 - Are sliding or revolving doors avoided as fire exits where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.7 - Are there satisfactory means for securing exits?

  Yes

  No

• 17.8 - Are travel distances reasonable where there is a single direction of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.9 - Are alternative means of escape travel distances reasonable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.10 - Is there suitable protection of escape routes?

  Yes

  No

• 17.11 - Are suitable fire precautions provided for all inner rooms and inner inner rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.12 - Are all escape routes unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

• 17.13 - Are all external escape routes unobstructed and providing a clear route to the fire assembly points?

  Yes

  No

• 17.14 - Is the premises provided with reasonable arrangements for means of escape for disabled people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SECTION 18 - MEASURES TO LIMIT FIRE SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT

• 18.1 - It is considered that there is compartmentation of a reasonable standard?

  Yes

  No

• 18.2 - Are fire doors being wedged open or held open?

  Yes

  No

• 18.3 - Are fire doors holed or damaged?

  Yes

  No

• 18.4 - Is fire door integrity/strips/seals and all door furniture adequately maintained?

  Yes

  No

• 18.5 - It is considered that there is reasonable limitation of linings that might promote fire spread

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Fire Door Inspection

• Location of door & reference number if known

• Condition of the door

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

• Comments with regards to the door

SECTION 19 - EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING

• 19.1 - Reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting provided, based on visual inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SECTION 20 - FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES

• 20.1 - Reasonable standard of fire safety signs and notices?

  Yes

  No

• 20.2 - All fire exit routes, final exits clearly identified by appropriate signage?

  Yes

  No

• 20.3 - Fire action notices displayed next to all fire alarm call points, fire extinguisher locations and final exits?

  Yes

  No
Additional signage requirement

• For each location raise an action for the installation of signage

• Location

• Signage required

• Reason signage required

SECTION 21 - MEANS OF GIVING WARNING IN CASE OF FIRE

• 21.1 - Is a reasonable manually operated electrical fire alarm system provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.2 - Automatic fire detection provided?

  Select YES, throughout premises YES, part of premises only NO

  • YES, throughout premises
  • YES, part of premises only
  • NO

• 21.3 - Where there is no manually operated fire alarm system provided are there suitable arrangements in place to alert building users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.4 - Can the means of warning be clearly heard or be perceptible and understood by everyone throughout the whole building when initiated from a single point?

  Yes

  No

• 21.5 - Extent of automatic fire detection generally appropriate for the occupancy and fire risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.6 - Is there a remote transmission of alarm signal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.7 - Is the fire panel located at an exit and readily accessible to the emergency services ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.8 - Is a schematic zone plan of the fire alarm system provided adjacent to the main control panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SECTION 22 - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES

• 22.1 - Reasonable provision of portable fire equipment?

  Yes

  No

• 22.2 - Are all portable fire fighting equipment readily accessible and highlighted by signage?

  Yes

  No

• 22.3 - Are all portable fire fighting appliances inspected annually by Contractor?

  Yes

  No

• Date of latest service / inspection by Contractor.

  Date
Additional extinguisher requirement

• For each location raise an action for the installation of signage

• Location

• Extinguisher required

• Reason

SECTION 23 - AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

• 23.1 - Type(s) of system:

SECTION 24 - OTHER RELEVANT FIXED SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

• 24.1 - Type of fixed system:

Significant changes in management of fire safety since the time of the previous fire risk assessment.

SECTION 25 - PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS

• 25.1 - Are arrangements for management of fire safety adequate?

  Yes

  No

• 25.2 - Appropriate fire procedures in place and properly documented?

  Yes

  No

• 25.3 - Are there suitable arrangements for summoning the fire and rescue service?

  Yes

  No

• 25.4 - Are there suitable arrangements to meet the fire and rescue service on arrival and to provide them with relevant information?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• 25.8 - Have sufficient fire wardens been appointed to cover all shift patterns, periods of absence?

  Yes

  No

• 25.9 - Are persons nominated and trained to use fire extinguishing appliances?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• 25.11 The competent person to assist the Responsible person is:

• 25.12 Fire Safety at the premises is managed by: (This is not intended to represent a legal interpretation of responsibility, but merely reflects the managerial arrangement in place at the time of this risk assessment)

• 25.13 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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

SECTION 26 - TRAINING AND DRILLS

• 26.1 - Are the arrangements for staff training and fire drills adequate?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• 26.3 - Are all staff given ongoing fire safety training within the past 12 months?

  Yes

  No

• 26.5 - Are staff with special responsibilities e.g. fire wardens, evac-chair operators given additional training?

  Yes

  No

• 26.6 - Are regular planned fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

  Yes

  No

• 26.6.1 - Enter date of latest planned fire evacuation drill.

  Date

• 26.7 - Are there suitable arrangements for informing site based contractors, lease holders and staff providing temporary cover of the premises fire procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 26.8 - Are employees provided with adequate instruction and information regarding fire risks and general fire precautions for other organisations in the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SECTION 27 - TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

• 27.1 - Are the arrangements for testing and maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment adequate?

  Yes

  No

• 27.2 - Weekly testing and periodic servicing of fire detection and alarm system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.3 - Monthly and annual testing routines for emergency escape lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.4 - Annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.5 - Weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.6 - Six-monthly inspection and annual testing of rising mains and fire hydrants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.7 - Weekly and monthly testing, six-monthly inspection and annual testing of fire-fighting lifts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.8 - Periodic inspection of external escape staircase and gangways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.9 - Routine checks of final exit doors and/or security fastenings?

  Yes

  No

• 27.10 - Annual inspection and test of lightning protection system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

• 27.12 - Other relevant inspections or tests carried out:

SECTION 28 - RECORDS

• Are there appropriate records for the following:

• 28.1.1 - Fire evacuation drills?

  Yes

  No

• 28.1.2 - Fire safety training?

  Yes

  No

• 28.1.3 - Fire alarm tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.1.4 - Emergency lighting tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.1.5 - Maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.1.5 - Overall are there suitable records for Fire Safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Recommendation

LIKELIHOOD

• 

• Taking into account the fire prevention measures observed at the time of this risk assessment, it is considered that the hazard from fire (probability/likelihood of ignition) at these premises is:

  Select LOW MEDIUM HIGH

  • LOW
  • MEDIUM
  • HIGH

SEVERITY

• 

• 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 Severity (consequences for life safety), in the event of fire would be:

  Select MINOR HARM MAJOR HARM CRITICAL HARM

  • MINOR HARM
  • MAJOR HARM
  • CRITICAL HARM

RISK LEVEL

• 

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

  Select TRIVIAL TOLERABLE MODERATE SUBSTANTIAL INTOLERABLE

  • TRIVIAL
  • TOLERABLE
  • MODERATE
  • SUBSTANTIAL
  • INTOLERABLE

ACTION & TIMESCALE

• A suitable risk-based control plan should involve effort and urgency that is proportionate to risk.
  The following risk-based plan is based on one advocated by PAS79, the industry recognised guidance for fire risk assessment.

  

Summary

SIGNATURE

• Assessors Signature

  Sign

• 1) Reasonable only in the context of this fire risk assessment. If specific advice on security (including security against arson) is required, this should be obtained from a security specialist.
  2) For the purpose of this risk assessment and the Fire Safety Order, dangerous substances are primarily explosive, highly flammable or flammable substances and oxidizing agents.
  3) Small quantities of Hazardous substances with negligible impact on the appropriate fire precautions need not be taken into account.
  4) Based on current occupancy information provided. Detailed calculations (e.g. using floor space factors to predict maximum occupancy) are not carried out.
  ) This fire risk assessment will not necessarily identify all minor fire stopping issues that might exist within the building. If you become aware of other fire stopping issues, or are concerned about the adequacy of fire stopping, you might consider arranging for an invasive survey by a competent specialist.
  ) This fire risk assessment will not necessarily identify all minor fire stopping issues that might exist within the building. If you become aware of other fire stopping issues, or are concerned about the adequacy of fire stopping, you may wish to consider arranging for an invasive survey by a competent specialist.
  ) A full investigation of the design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems is outside the scope of this fire risk assessment.
  ) Based on visual inspection, but no test of illuminance levels or verification of full compliance with relevant British Standards carried out.
  ) Based on visual inspection, but no audibility tests or verification of full compliance with relevant British Standard carried out.
  ) Based on brief review of procedures at the time of this fire risk assessment. In-depth review of documentation is outside the scope of this fire risk assessment, unless otherwise stated.
  ) Based on brief consideration of the scope of such training. In-depth evaluation is outside the scope of this fire risk assessment.