Ninehouses Safety Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Risk Assessment

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REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY) ORDER 2005 FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

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• Responsible person (e.g. employer) or person having control of the premises

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• Date of fire risk assessment

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• Date of previous fire risk assessment

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• Suggested date for review

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• 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.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1. THE PREMISES

• 1.1 Number of floors

• 1.2 Approximate floor area

• 1.3 Brief details of construction

• 1.4 Use of premises

2. The Occupants

• 2.1 Approximate maximum number

• 2.2 Approximate number of employees at any one time

• 2.3 Maximum number of members of the public at any one time

• 2.4 Associated times/hours of occupation

3. OCCUPANTS ESPECIALLY AT RISK FROM FIRE

• 3.1 Sleeping occupants

• 3.2 Disabled occupants

• 3.3 Occupants in remote areas and lone workers

• 3.4 Young persons

• 3.5 Others

4. FIRE LOSS EXPERIENCE

5. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

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 (other than the Building Regulation 2010)

• 6.4 The legislation to which 6.3 makes reference is enforced by

• 6.5 Comments

FIRE HAZARDS AND THEIR ELIMINATION OR CONTROL

7. ELECTRICAL SOURCES OF IGNITION

• 7.1 Reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of electrical origin

  Yes

  No

• 7.2 Fixed 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

  N/A

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

• 8.3 Smoking prohibited in appropriate areas

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 8.4 Suitable arrangements for those who wish to smoke

  Yes

  No

• 8.5 This policy appeared to be observed at time of inspection

  Yes

  No

9. ARSON

• 9.1 Does basic security against arson 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

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

  N/A

  Yes

  No

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

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 10.4 Are fixed heating installations subject to regular maintenance

  N/A

  Yes

  No

11. COOKING

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

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 11.2 Filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 11.3 Suitable extinguishing appliances available

  N/A

  Yes

  No

12. LIGHTNING

• 12.1 Do the premises have a lightning protection system

  N/A

  Yes

  No

13. HOUSEKEEPING

• 13.1 Is the standard of housekeeping adequate

  Yes

  No

• 13.2 Combustible materials appear to be separated from ignition sources

  Yes

  No

• 13.3 Avoidance of unnecessary accumulation of combustible materials or waste

  Yes

  No

• 13.4 Appropriate storage of hazardous materials

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 13.5 Avoidance of inappropriate storage of combustible materials

  Yes

  No

14. HAZARDS INTRODUCED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS AND BUILDING WORKS

• 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

  N/A

  Yes

  No

15. DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES

• 15.1 Are the general fire precautions adequate to address the hazards associated with dangerous substances used or stored within the premises

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 15.2 If 15.1 applies, has a specific risk assessment been carried out, as required by the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002

  N/A

  Yes

  No

16. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FIRE HAZARDS THAT WARRANT CONSIDERATION INCLUDING PROCESS HAZARDS THAT IMPACT ON GENERAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS

• 16.1 Additional hazards and controls in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES

17. MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM FIRE

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

  Yes

  No

• 17.2 Adequate design of escape routes

  Yes

  No

• 17.3 Adequate provision of exits

  Yes

  No

• 17.4 Exits easily and immediately openable where necessary

  Yes

  No

• 17.5 Fire exits open in direction of escape where necessary

  Yes

  No

• 17.6 Avoidance of sliding or revolving doors as fire exits where necessary

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 17.7 Satisfactory means for securing exits

  Yes

  No

• 17.8 Reasonable distances of travel where there is a single direction of travel

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 17.9 Reasonable distances of travel where there are alternative means of escape

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 17.10 Suitable protection of escape routes

  Yes

  No

• 17.11 Suitable fire precautions for all inner rooms

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 17.12 Escape routes unobstructed

  Yes

  No

• 17.13 It is considered that the premises are provided with reasonable arrangements for means of escape for disabled people

  N/A

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• 18.3 As far as can reasonably be ascertained, fire 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

  N/A

  Yes

  No

19. EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING

• 19.1 Reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting system provided

  N/A

  Yes

  No

20. FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES

• 20.1 Reasonable standard of fire safety signs and notices

  N/A

  Yes

  No

21. MEANS OF GIVING WARNING IN CASE OF FIRE

• 21.1 Reasonable manually operated electrical fire alarm system provided

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 21.2 Automatic fire detection provided

  Yes (throughout premises)

  Yes (part of premises only)

  No

• 21.3 Extent of automatic fire detection generally appropriate for the occupancy and fire risk

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 21.4 Remote transmission of alarm signals

  N/A

  Yes

  No

22. MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES

• 22.1 Reasonable provision of portable fire extinguishers

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 22.2 Hose reels provided

  Yes

  No

• 22.3 Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible

  N/A

  Yes

  No

23. RELEVANT AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

• 23.1 Type of system

24. OTHER RELEVANT FIXED SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

• 24.1 Type of fixed system

• 24.2 Comments

• 24.3 Suitable provision of fire-fighters switch(es) for high voltage luminous tube signs, etc.

  N/A

  Yes

  No

MANAGEMENT OF FIRE SAFETY

25. PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS

• 25.1 Fire safety is managed by

• 25.2 Competent person(s) appointed to assist in undertaking the preventative and protective measures (i.e. Relevant general fire precautions)

  Yes

  No

• 25.3 Is there a suitable record of the safety arrangements

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 25.4 Appropriate fire procedures in place

  Yes

  No

• 25.5 Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and properly documented

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 25.6 Are there suitable arrangements for summoning the fire and rescue service

  Yes

  No

• 25.7 Are there suitable arrangements to meet the fire and rescue service on arrival and provide relevant information, including that relating to hazards to fire-fighters

  N/A

  Yes

  No

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

  N/A

  Yes

  No

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

  N/A

  Yes

  No

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

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 25.11 Persons nominated and trained to use fire extinguishing appliances

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 25.12 Persons nominated and trained to assist with evacuation, including evacuation of disabled people

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 25.13 Appropriate liaison with fire and rescue service (e.g. by fire and rescue service crews visiting for familiarisation and information gathering)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.14 Routine in-house inspections of fire precautions (e.g. In the course of health and safety inspections)

  N/A

  Yes

  No

26. TRAINING AND DRILLS

• 26.1 Are all staff given adequate fire safety instruction and training on induction

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 26.2 Are all staff given adequate periodic "refresher training" at suitable intervals

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 26.3 Does all staff training provide information, instruction or training on the following:

• Fire risks in the premises

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• The fire safety measures on the premises

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• Action in the event of fire

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• Action on hearing the fire alarm signal

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• Method of operation of manual call points

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• Location and use of fire extinguishers

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• Means for summoning the fire and rescue service

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• Identity of persons nominated to assist with evacuation

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• Identity of persons nominated to use fire extinguishing appliances

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 26.4 Are staff with special responsibilities (e.g. fire wardens) given additional training

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 26.5 Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 26.6 When the employees of another employer work in the premises:

• Is their employer given appropriate information (e.g. on fire risks and general fire precautions)

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• Is it ensured that the employees are provided with adequate instructions and information

  N/A

  Yes

  No

27. TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

• 27.1 Adequate maintenance of premises

  Yes

  No

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

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 27.3 Monthly and annual testing routines for emergency escape lighting

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 27.4 Annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 27.5 Periodic inspection of external escape staircases and gangways

  N/A

  Yes

  No

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

  N/A

  Yes

  No

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

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• 27.8 Weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations

  N/A

  Yes

  No

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

  N/A

  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

28. RECORDS

• 28.1 Appropriate records of:

• Fire drills

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• Fire training

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• Fire alarm tests

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• Emergency escape lighting tests

  N/A

  Yes

  No

• Maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems

  N/A

  Yes

  No

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

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

  Select Low Medium High

  • Low
  • Medium
  • High

• In this context, a definition of the above term is as follows:
  
  LOW Unusually low likelihood of fire as a result of negligible potential sources of ignition
  
  MEDIUM Normal fire hazards (e.g. potential ignition sources) for this type of occupancy, with
  fire hazards generally subject to appropriate controls (other than minor shortcomings)
  
  HIGH Lack of adequate controls applied to one or more significant fire hazards, such as to
  result in significant increase in likelihood of fire

• 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 consequences for life safety in the event of fire would be:

  Select Slight harm Moderate harm Extreme harm

  • Slight harm
  • Moderate harm
  • Extreme harm

• In this context, a definition of the above term is as follows:
  
  SLIGHT HARM Outbreak of fire unlikely to result in serious injury or death of any occupant
  (other than an occupant sleeping in a room in which a fire occurs)
  
  MODERATE HARM Outbreak of fire could foreseeably result in injury (including serious injury)
  of one or more occupants, but it is unlikely to involve multiple fatalities
  
  EXTREME HARM Significant potential for serious injury or death of one or more occupants

• Accordingly, it is considered that the risk to life from fire at these premises is: Trivial - No action is required and no detailed records need be kept. Tolerable - No major additional fire precautions required. However, there might be need for reasonably practicable improvements that involve minor or limited cost. Moderate - It is essential that efforts are made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures, which should take cost into account, should be implemented within a defined time period. Where moderate risk is associated with consequences that constitute extreme harm, further assessment might be required to establish more precisely the likelihood of harm as a basis for determining the priority for improved control measures. Substantial - Considerable resources might have to be allocated to reduce the risk. If the premises are unoccupied, it should not be occupied until the risk has been reduced. If the premises are occupied, urgent action should be taken. Intolerable - Premises (or relevant area) should not be occupied until the risk is reduced.

  Select Trivial Tolerable Moderate Substantial Intolerable

  • Trivial
  • Tolerable
  • Moderate
  • Substantial
  • Intolerable

ACTION PLAN

• ACTION PRIORITY
  
  High - Action to be completed, implemented or arranged within one month. High priority actions do not always indicate an imminent risk. They can relate to actions that are able to be implemented in a short period with little to no cost in terms of time and effort (i.e. carrying out and recorded routine inspections of the premises)
  
  Medium - Action to be completed, implemented or arranged within six months. These actions can vary in importance and risk. It is recognised that time, cost and effort need to be considered as part of the planning, organising and carrying out of these actions.
  
  Low - Action to be completed, implemented or arranged within twelve months. These actions can vary in importance, but in most cases the risk is considered tolerable. The carrying out of these actions may be long term or infrequent, so an extended period of time is allocated for each.

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