PAS 79-1 Non Residential FRA

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Responsible person (e.g. employer) or person:

• Address of premises:

• Person(s) consulted:

• Assessor:

• Assessors statement: The purpose of this PAS 79-1:2020 (Annex A) report is to provide a non-invasive assessment of the risk to life from fire in these premises, and, where appropriate, to make recommendations to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation. This 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.

• Date of previous fire risk assessment:

• Suggested date for review:

• Fire Risk Assessment Review: This fire risk assessment should be reviewed by a competent person by the date indicated above or at such earlier time as there is reason to suspect that it is no longer valid, or there has been significant change in the matters to which it relates, or if a fire occurs.

• Report compliance:This report is intended to assist you in compliance with Article 9 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which requires that a fire risk assessment be carried out.

1.00 THE PREMISES

• Number of floors at ground level and above:

• Number of floors entirely below ground level:

• Floors on which car parking is provided:

• Approximate floor area per floor:

• Approximate floor area gross:

• Approximate floor area on ground floor:

• Details of construction and layout:

• Occupancy:e.g. office, shop, warehouse, factory, hotel, hospital, residential care home.

2.00 THE OCCUPANTS

• Approximate maximum number of employees at any one time:

• Approximate maximum number of other occupants at any one time:

• Approximate total number of people present in the building at any one time:

• Maximum allowed occupancy

3.00 OCCUPANTS ESPECIALLY AT RISK FROM FIRE

• Sleeping occupants

• Disabled employees:

• Other disabled occupants:

• Occupants in remote areas and lone workers:

• Young persons:

• Others:

4.00 FIRE LOSS EXPERIENCE

• Fires in past 10 years:

• Cost of past fire losses:

5.00 OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• Detail if required:

6.00 RELEVANT FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION

• 6.1 The following fire safety legislation applies to these premises: Fire Safety Order 2005

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 The above legislation is enforced by: Fire and Rescue Service

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 Other legislation that makes significant requirements for fire precautions in these premises (List if applicable):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 The other legislation referred to above is enforced by (List if applicable):

• 6.5 Is there an alterations notice in force?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information and deficiencies observed:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Hazards: 7.00 ELECTRONIC SOURCES OF IGNITION

• 7.1 Are reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of electrical origin?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 (a) Are fixed installations periodically inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 (b) Is portable appliance testing carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 (c) Is there suitable control over the use of personal electrical appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 (c) Is there suitable limitation of trailing leads and adapters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.00 SMOKING

• 8.1 Are reasonable measures taken to prevent fires as a result of smoking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 (a) Is smoking prohibited in the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 (b) Is smoking prohibited in appropriate areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 (c) Are there suitable arrangements for those who wish to smoke?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 (d) Did the smoking policy appear to be observed at the time of inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.00 ARSON

• 9.1 Does basic security against arson by outsiders appear reasonable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10.00 PORTABLE HEATERS, HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS

• 10.1 Is there satisfactory control over the use of portable heaters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 Are fixed heating and ventilation installations subject to regular maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.00 COOKING

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 More specifically, are filters cleaned or changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.00 LIGHTNING

• 12.1 Does the building have a lightning protection system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13.00 HOUSEKEEPING

• 13.1 Is the overall standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 (a) Do combustible materials appear to be separated from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 (b) Is unnecessary accumulation or inappropriate storage of combustible materials or waste avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14.00 HAZARDS INTRODUCED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS AND BUILDING WORKS

• 14.1 Is there satisfactory control over works carried out in the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.1 (a) Where appropriate, are fire safety conditions imposed on outside contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.1 (b) Where appropriate, is a permit to work system used (e.g. for "hot work")?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.1 (c) Are suitable precautions taken by in-house maintenance personnel who carry out works?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.00 DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

16. 00 OTHER SIGNIFICANT FIRE HAZARDS THAT WARRANT CONSIDERATION

• 16.1 Any other Hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17.00 Fire Protection: MEANS OF ESCAPE

• 17.1 Is the design and maintenance of the means of escape considered adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. 2 (a) Do staircase and exit capacities appear to be adequate for the number of occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. 2 (b) Are there reasonable distances of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. 2 (b) Where there is escape in a single direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. 2 (b) Are the alternative means of escape suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. 2 (c) Is there adequate provision of exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. 2 (d) Do fire exits open in the direction of escape, where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. 2 (e) Are there satisfactory arrangements for escape where revolving or sliding doors are used as exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. 2 (f) Are the arrangements provided for securing exits satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. 2 (g) Is a suitable standard of protection designed for escape routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. 2 (h) Are there reasonable arrangements for means of escape for disabled people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 Are the escape routes available for use and suitably maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 (a) Are fire-resisting doors maintained in sound condition and self closing, where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 (b) Is the fire-resisting construction protecting escape routes in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 (c) Are all escape routes clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 (d) Are all fire exits easily and immediately openable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18.00 MEASURES TO LIMIT FIRE SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT

• 18.1 (a) Is compartmentation of a reasonable standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.1 (b) Reasonable limitation of linings that may promote fire spread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19.00 EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING

• 19.1 Is the Emergency Escape Lighting adequate in both internal and external areas of the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20.00 FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES

• 20.1 Is there a reasonable standard of fire safety signs and notices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21.00 MEANS OF GIVING WARNING IN CASE OF FIRE

• 21.1 Is a reasonable fire detection and fire alarm system provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.2 Is there remote transmission of alarm signals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3 Is a zone plan of the fire alarm system displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.4 Has the premises had false alarms experience?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22.00 MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES

• 22.1 Is there reasonable provision of manual fire extinguishing appliances? i.e: Portable fire extinguishers, Hose reels, Fire blankets etc.

  Select Portable fire extinguishers: Hose reels: Fire blankets:

  • Portable fire extinguishers:
  • Hose reels:
  • Fire blankets:

• 22.2 What type(s) of appliances are provided?

• 22.3 Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23.00 RELEVANT AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

• 23.1 Type of fixed systems:

• Relevant information and deficiencies observed:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any known faults with the system(s)? If yes, please provide details of the fault(s) and actions to be taken to correct the fault(s) in the ‘additional comments’ box.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

24.00 OTHER RELEVANT FIXED SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

• 24.1 Type of fixed system:

• Relevant information and deficiencies observed:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24. 2 (b) Is there suitable provisions of firefighters' switch(es) for high voltage isolation of luminous tube signs, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information and deficiencies observed:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4.3 Are there appropriately sited facilities for electrical isolation of any photovoltaic (PV) cells, with appropriate signage, to assist the fire and rescue service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information and deficiencies observed:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

25.00 FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT:PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS

• 25.1 The competent person(s) appointed under Article 18 of the Fire Safety Order to assist the responsible person in undertaking the preventive and protective measures (i.e. relevant general fire precautions) is:

• 25.2 Fire safety at the premises is managed by:

• 25.3 Is there a suitable record of the fire safety arrangements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.4 Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and properly documented, where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.4 (a) Are there adequate procedures for investigating fire alarm signals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.4 (b) Are there suitable arrangements for summoning the fire and rescue service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.4 (c) Are there suitable arrangements to meet the fire and<br>rescue service on arrival and provide relevant<br>information, including that relating to hazards to<br>firefighters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.4 (d) Are there suitable arrangements for ensuring that the premises have been evacuated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25 .4 (e) Is there suitable fire assembly point(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.4 (f) Are there adequate procedures for evacuation of any disabled people who are likely to be present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.5 Are there persons nominated and trained to use fire extinguishing appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.6 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

  N/A

• 25.7 Are there persons nominated to assist with evacuation of disabled people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

26.00 TRAINING AND DRILLS

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 26.1 (a) Are they trained on induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 26.1 (b) Are they given periodic refresher training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 26.1 (c) Are they given additional training to cover any specific roles and responsibilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 26.1 (d) Is the content of the training provided considered adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 26.2 Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 26.3 When the employees of another employer work in the premises, is appropriate information on the fire risks and fire safety measures provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

27.00 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

• 27.1 Is there adequate maintenance of the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.2 Is weekly testing and periodic servicing of fire detection and alarm system undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.3 Is monthly and annual testing routines for emergency lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.4 Is annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.5 Is periodic inspection of external escape staircases and gangways undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.6 Are six-monthly inspection and annual testing of rising mains undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.7 Are weekly and monthly testing, six monthly inspection and annual testing of fire-fighting lift(s) provided for the use by firefighters or evacuation of disabled people (evacuation lifts)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.8 Are weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.9 Are routine checks of final exit doors and/or security fastenings undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.10 Is an annual inspection of lightning protection system undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.11 Other relevant inspections or tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

28.00 RECORDS

• 28.1 (a) Are there appropriate records of Fire Drills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.1 (b) Are there appropriate records of Fire Training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.1 (c) Are there appropriate records of Fire alarm tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.1 (d) Are there appropriate records of False alarms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.1 (e) Are there appropriate records of Emergency escape lighting tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.1 (f) Are there appropriate records of Maintenance and testing of other fire protection equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.1 (g) Are there appropriate records of, is the fire emergency plan for the premises adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant information (including description of arrangements and deficiencies observed):

  Yes

  No

  N/A

30.00 First Aid equipment

• Is First Aid equipment suitable for the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

31.00 FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

• Severity of Outcome in event of fire

  Low:

  Moderate:

  High:

  Extreme

• Likelihood of Fire

  Low:

  Moderate:

  High:

  Extreme

• Overall Risk Rating

  Low:

  Moderate:

  High:

  Extreme