Multi Storey Building Fire Safety Risk Assessment

Following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order (RRO) every building which constitutes a place of work (which includes residential common areas but not the apartments themselves) should have a fire risk assessment carried out to ensure adequate levels of fire safety are maintained. This report does not include detailed safety procedures or method statements for management of the risks identified during the inspection. Our standard service allows for the provision of guidance to enable the employer/responsible person(s) the opportunities to control/eliminate the defects within an appropriate timescale and achieve legal compliance. The report only addresses those parts of the property which were accessible at the time of the visit and all recommendations included within this report are solely based upon the evidence seen at the time of our inspection. Risk assessment is a subjective process and no assurances can be guaranteed that subsequent inspections undertaken by a member of an enforcing authority (with statutory powers) will not result in a different evaluation of the level of fire risk. The purpose of the assessment was to address all applicable statutory requirements as imposed by current fire safety legislation. The assessments are intended to be suitable and sufficient in identifying the risks to employees and other persons who may be affected by the activities undertaken at the property. Recommended Timescale for Review Article 11 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO) requires the Responsible Person to review and if necessary, modify their risk assessments. Assessments should not be seen as a once-and-for-all activity. The nature of the works undertaken at the property, the personnel involved the nature of hazards and their associated risks must be regularly reviewed. In line with Article 11 of the RRFSO the Responsible Person has a duty to review the risk assessment if there are any reasons to suggest that it may no longer be valid (or can be improved, in the event of a recent occurrence). It should be seen as being prudent to plan to review risk assessments at regular intervals. The time between reviews being dependent on the nature of the risks and the degree of change likely in the work activity. Acorn Safety Services Ltd has assessed the fire risks and the nature of the business (as seen at the time of our visit) and recommends a review be undertaken on an annual basis.

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Site conducted
Company Name
Premises Name
Address
Date of Assessment
Carried out by
Position
Use of the Premises

Take or Attach Photo of Premise

General Information

Provide occupancy details by answering fields below
Total Number of flats / apartments
Average Number of People Present
Number of Storeys
Number of Basements

Fire Hazard Identification (Sources of Ignition)

Hazard Type (Sources of Ignition)
- Naked Flames
- Portable Heaters and Heating Equipment
- Electrical Equipment
- Cooking Equipment
- Work Process Risk(s)
- Arson
- Smoking Materials
- Other Sources (including contractors)
Please specify
Are existing control measures suitable?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?

Fire Hazard Identification (Sources of Fuel & Oxygen)

Hazard
Hazard Type
- Wood / Paper / Cardboard
- Plastics / Rubber / Foam
- Retail Stock
- Furniture and Fixings (curtains, blinds etc)
- Flammable Material (gases, liquids, paints, thinners, glues)
- Display Materials or Decorations
- Waste Materials (refuse, packaging)
- Building Structure
- Oxygen Supplies (air conditioning units / bottles / piped supply)
Are existing control measures suitable?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?

People at Risk

Select type of people at risk and note your findings (if any)
- Residents
- Visitors / contractors
- Lone workers, e.g. cleaners, security staff
- People with disabilities
- Other

Evaluate, Remove, Reduce and Protect From Risk

Are ignition sources controlled to reduce the chances of fire?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Are combustible materials kept away from ignition sources?
Is your fire alarm system adequate for your premises?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Will everybody be warned if the fire alarm operates?
Can everyone escape without assistance?
Is escape from fire available in more than one direction?
Are all fire exits easily identified by the correct signs?
Are escape routes free from obstruction and storage?
Are all doors on escape routes easily opened without a key?
Do all doors on escape routes open in the direction of escape?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Can everyone escape in a reasonable time?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Do you have emergency lighting?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Is the lighting adequate to illuminate circulation routes?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Do you have fire alarm / detection / fighting equipment?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Is the fire alarm / detection / fighting equipment adequate for the risks present?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Are housekeeping and general waste management adequate?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Are security arrangements sufficient to prevent access?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Are measures adequate to prevent the incidents of arson?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Are there any large open roof spaces or concealed ceiling voids?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Could a fire in your premise spread to another?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Can the fire service easily get to your premises?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?

Record, Plan, Inform, Instruct and Train

Have you made an emergency plan?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Have you provided fire instruction to residents?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Are there records of fire drills to test your training and emergency plan?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Are there records of maintenance on all fire safety measures?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?
Have you recorded the significant findings of this assessment?
What needs to be done to make each situation safe?

Review

It is recommended that you review your fire safety risk assessment regularly (recommended every 12 months) OR if you make changes to the layout of your premises, any changes to work processes, significantly increase the amount of combustible materials stored or displayed or sources of ignition, change your opening hours (e.g. to include night time opening etc) or any failures in your fire safety precautions then you should review your fire safety risk assessment.
Date of next review