NEW Fire Risk Assessment Type 1 - residential blocks of flats

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Address with post code

• Block photo

  Media

• Date of the previous FRA inspection

  Date

• OVERALL RISK RATING FOR THE BLOCK

  LOW RISK

  MEDIUM RISK 12

  MEDIUM RISK 24

  MEDIUM RISK 36

  HIGH RISK

• DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES

• IS THE BUILDING EXTERNALLY CLAD?

  Yes

  No

• DESCRIPTION OF CLADDING?

• WHAT IS THE BUILDINGS ESCAPE STRATEGY?

  Select Get Out (Simultaneous Evacuation) Stay Put (Defend in place)

  • Get Out (Simultaneous Evacuation)
  • Stay Put (Defend in place)

• Is a suitable and sufficient evacuation procedure in place with an assigned assembly point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DOES THE BUILDING CONTAIN A SMOKE, HEAT, EXTRACT, VENTILATION SYSTEM?

  Yes

  No

• DESCRIPTION OF SMOKE, HEAT, EXTRACT, VENTILATION SYSTEM OPERATION

• AREA ASSESSED

• OCCUPANCY DETAILS

• MEASURES TO CONTROL SOURCES OF IGNITION, FUEL AND OXYGEN

• FIRE-FIGHTING & ACCESS MEASURES

• MEANS OF ESCAPE AND FIRE DETECTION / ALARM MEASURES

• MAINTENANCE OF FIRE SAFETY FACILITIES

• MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION

• DETAILS OF RELEVANT PERSONS ESPECIALLY AT RISK

• DETAILS OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL

Section 1 FIRE DETECTION AND MEANS OF GIVING WARNING

• 1.1 Are fire detectors and alarm systems provided in the communal areas to give early warning and in working order?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 1.2 Are fire alarm call points located in communal areas on escape routes, unobstructed and clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

Section 2 MEANS OF ESCAPE

• 2.1 Are there a sufficient number of exits and are the distribution and dimensions of the emergency routes and exits adequate for the number of occupants present?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 2.2 Are all emergency routes provided with adequate structural fire protection where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 2.3 Are doors to the flats/accommodation fitted with self-closing devices

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 2.4 Is the fire resistance of doors to staircases and the common areas considered adequate, and are the doors maintained in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 2.5 Are suitable self-closing devices fitted to doors in the common areas?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 2.6 Is the fire resistance of doors to meter cupboards/store rooms/plant rooms in the common areas considered adequate, and are they adequately secured?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 2.7 Can all emergency doors be easily and immediately opened by any person in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 2.8 Are the routes to emergency exits and the exits themselves kept clear at all times?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 2.9 Do emergency routes and exits lead as directly as possible to a place of safety?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 2.10 Are all emergency routes and exits indicated by appropriately positioned durable signs ?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 2.11 Are emergency routes and exits provided with emergency lighting ?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

Section 3 MAINTENANCE & TESTING RECORDS

• 3.1 Are the following equipment, devices and facilities subject to a suitable system of recorded maintenance, in efficient working order and in good repair: The fixed fire-fighting equipment. E.g. Sprinklers, Dry Risers

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 3.2 Are the following equipment, devices and facilities subject to a suitable system of recorded maintenance, in efficient working order and in good repair: The fire detectors and alarm system in the communal areas.

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 3.3 Are the following equipment, devices and facilities subject to a suitable system of recorded maintenance, in efficient working order and in good repair: The emergency lighting

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 3.4 Are the following equipment, devices and facilities subject to a suitable system of recorded maintenance, in efficient working order and in good repair: The emergency routes and exits E.g. push bar / press to release button

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 3.5 Are the following equipment, devices and facilities subject to a suitable system of recorded maintenance, in efficient working order and in good repair: Other fixed installations relating to means of escape E.g. Smoke control, pressurisation

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 3.6 Are the following equipment, devices and facilities subject to a suitable system of recorded maintenance, in efficient working order and in good repair: Lightning Conductor

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

Section 4 MANAGEMENT OF FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURES

• 4.1 Is a suitable emergency action plan in place for the purpose of safeguarding tenants and other occupants in the event of fire? Is the plan, premises specific and up-to-date with regards to layout.

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 4.2 If two or more organisations manage the premises, do they co-operate so far as necessary to comply with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

Section 5 INFORMATION / TRAINING FOR TENANTS AND OTHERS

• 5.1 Are tenants and other persons on the<br>premises provided with comprehensive and<br>relevant information on the emergency action<br>plan?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 5.2 Are Fire Action Notices clearly displayed<br>throughout the premises (where relevant)?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 5.3 Is a record of fires or near misses kept with full<br>details of the occurrence and any feedback<br>recorded?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 5.4 Is suitable and regular fire safety training<br>given to concierge officers (where relevant)?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

Section 6 FIRE BRIGADE ACCESS AND CAPABILITY

• 6.1 Is adequate vehicular access available to<br>enable fire brigade personnel to reach the<br>perimeter of the building?<br>

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 6.2 Is a Premises Fire Information Box provided in<br>a prominent position for the use of the Fire &<br>Rescue Service (where relevant)? Does the<br>box contain relevant and up to date<br>information?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 6.3 Are floor level indicator signs installed on all levels where relevant?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

Section 7 SERVICES COMPLIANCE

• 7.1 Is the electrical installation regularly inspected<br>and tested by a competent person.<br>

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 7.2 Are the electrical appliances regularly<br>inspected and tested by a competent person.<br>(where relevant)<br>

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 7.3 Is any fixed gas installation regularly inspected<br>and tested by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

Section 8 OTHER IGNITION HAZARDS

• 8.1 Is smoking confined to designated areas and<br>are “NO SMOKING” signs displayed where<br>appropriate<br>

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 8.2 Is an adequate system adopted for permitting<br>and monitoring hot work operations by outside<br>contractors?<br>

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 8.3 Are adequate measures in place to guard<br>against the risk of malicious ignition?<br>

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 8.4 Are there access control/security measures in<br>place?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

Section 9 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

• 9.1 Have all areas of flammable wall and ceiling<br>linings been removed, covered or treated to<br>reduce the spread of flame across their<br>surface.<br>

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 9.2 Is the premises free from accumulations of<br>rubbish, waste paper and other readily<br>ignitable materials?<br>

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 9.3 Are adequate arrangements made for disposal<br>of waste and rubbish?<br>

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

Section 10 STRUCTURAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS

• 10.1 Does the Common Areas Survey negate the<br>need for any further investigation in other<br>areas of the building?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 10.2 Are areas of higher fire risk/high fire loading<br>provided with physical separation from the<br>remainder of the premises?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 10.3 Is there obvious access from the Common Area<br>to the roof / roof void or plant rooms?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 10.4 Does the external wall construction require further investigation?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details

• Please provide details

Section 11 OTHER MATTERS

• 11.1 Are all other matters affecting fire risk adequate?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 11.2 Are there any commercial properties underneath or impacting on the residential block?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice

• 11.3 Has a suitable and sufficient fire safety policy been established and is it under regular review?

  Yes

  No

  Advisory

  N/A

• Please provide details of the advice