REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY) ORDER 2005 - FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT - Housing

• Site conducted

  Select

• Name of premises:

• Address of premises:

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

• Person(s) consulted:

• Name of assessor:

• Date of fire risk assessment:

  Date

• Date of previous fire risk assessment:

  Date

• Suggested date for review:

  Date

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

SECTION 1 - THE PREMISES

• 1.1.a - Number of floors at ground level and above:

• 1.1.b - Number of floors entirely below ground level:

• 1.1.c - Floors on which car parking is provided:

• 1.2 - Number of flats:

• 1.3 - Brief details of construction and approximate age of building:

• 1.4 - Occupancy (use of premises):

SECTION 2 - THE OCCUPANTS

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

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

SECTION 3 - OCCUPANTS AT SPECIAL RISK FROM FIRE

• 3.1 - Sleeping occupants?

  No

  Yes

• 3.2 - Occupants in remote areas and Lone Workers?

  No

  Yes

• 3.3 - Others?

  No

  Yes

SECTION 4 - FIRE LOSS EXPERIENCE

• undefined

SECTION 5 - OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• undefined

SECTION 6 - RELEVANT FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION

• 6.1 - The following fire safety legislation applies to these premises: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

• 6.2 - The above legislation is enforced by: Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service

• 6.3 - Other legislation that makes significant requirements for fire precautions in these premises [other than the Building Regulation 2010 (as amended)]:

• 6.4 - The other legislation referred to above is enforced by:

• 6.5 - Is there an alterations notice in force:

  No

  Yes

• Relevant information and deficiencies observed:

SECTION 7 - ELECTRICAL SOURCES OF IGNITION

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

  Yes

  No

• 7.2.a - Are fixed wiring installation periodically inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.a.i - Who carried out the last fixed wiring installation test?

• 7.2.a.ii - When was the last test carried out?

  Date

• 7.2.b - Is portable appliance testing carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.b.i - Who carried out the last portable appliance testing?

• 7.2.b.ii - When was the last test carried out?

  Date

• Section 7 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 8 - SMOKING

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

  Yes

  No

• 8.2.a - Is smoking prohibited in appropriate areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2.b - Are there suitable arrangements for those who wish to smoke?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2.c - Did the smoking policy appear to be observed at time of inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2.d - Are 'No Smoking' signs provided in the common areas?

  Yes

  No

• Section 8 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 9 - ARSON

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

  Yes

  No

• 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.

• 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 9 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 10 - PORTABLE HEATERS AND HEATING AND VENTILATION INSTALLATIONS

• 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

• 10.2.i - Who carried out the last heating service?

• 10.2.ii - When was the last service carried out?

  Date

• Section 10 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

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

• 11.2.i - Who carried out the last ductwork clean?

• 11.2.ii - When was the last ductwork clean carried out?

  Date

• Section 11 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 12 - LIGHTNING

• 12.1 - Does the building have a lightning protection system?

  No

  Yes

• Section 12 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 13 - HOUSEKEEPING

• 13.1 - Is the overall standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

• 13.2.a - Do combustible materials appear to be separated from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

• 13.2.b - Is unnecessary accumulation or inappropriate storage of combustible materials or waste avoided?

  Yes

  No

• 13.2.c - Are gas and electricity intake/meter cupboards adequately secured and kept clear of combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Section 13 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 14 - HAZARDS INTRODUCED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS AND BUILDING WORKS

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Section 14 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 15 - DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES

• For the purpose of this risk assessment and the Fire Safety Order, dangerous substances are primarily explosive, highly flammable or flammable substances and oxidising agents.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Small quantities with negligible impact on the appropriate fire precautions need not be taken into account.

• Section 15 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 16 - OTHER SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS THAT WARRANT CONSIDERATION

• 16.1 - Hazards

• Section 16 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 17 - MEANS OF ESCAPE

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

  Yes

  No

• 17.2.a.i - Are there reasonable distances of travel, where there is escape in a single direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.a.ii - Are there reasonable distances of travel, where there are alternative means of escape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.b - Is there adequate provision of exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.c - Do fire exits open in direction of escape, where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.d - Are the arrangements provided for securing exits satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.e - Is the fire-resisting construction (including any glazing) protecting escape routes and staircases of a suitable standard and maintained in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.g - Are suitable self-closing devices fitted to doors in the common areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.h - Is the fire resistance of doors to meter cupboards/store rooms/plant rooms in the common areas considered adequate, and are they adequately secured and/or fitted with suitable self-closing devices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.i - Is the fire resistance of flat entrance doors considered adequate, and are the doors maintained in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.j - Are suitable self-closing devices fitted to flat entrance doors and, where fitted, maintained in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.k - Are there adequate smoke control provisions to protect the common escape routes, where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.l - Are all escape routes clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.m - Are all fire exits easily and immediately openable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2.n - Is it considered that the premises are provided with reasonable arrangements for means of escape for disabled people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Section 17 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 18 - MEASURES TO LIMIT FIRE SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT

• 18.1.a - It is considered that there is/are adequate levels of compartmentation between floors and between flats and the common escape routes?

  Yes

  No

• 18.1.b - It is considered that there is/are reasonable limitation of linings to escape routes that might promote fire spread?

  Yes

  No

• 18.1.c - Is it considered that there is/are as far as can reasonably be ascertained, reasonable fire separation within any roof space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.1.d - Is it considered that there is/are adequately fire protected service risers and/or ducts in common areas, that will restrict the spread of fire and smoke?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.2 - As far as can reasonably be ascertained, are fire dampers provided as 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

• 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.

• Section 18 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 19 - EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING

• 19.1 - Has a reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Based on visual inspection, but no test of illuminance levels or verification of full compliance with relevant British Standards carried out.

• Section 19 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 20 - FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Section 20 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 21 - MEANS OF GIVING WARNING IN CASE OF FIRE

• 21.1 - Is a reasonable fire detection and fire alarm system provided in the common areas, where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Based on visual inspection, but no audibility test or verification of full compliance with relevant British Standard carried out.

• 21.2 - If there is a communal fire detection and fire alarm system, does it extend into the dwellings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3 - Where appropriate, has a fire zone plan been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.4 - Where appropriate, are there adequate arrangements for silencing and resetting an alarm condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.5 - Relevant information on false alarm experience (if known):

• Section 21 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 22 - MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES

• 22.1 - Is there reasonable provision of manual fire extinguishing appliances??

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.2 - Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Section 22 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 23 - RELEVANT AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

• Relevant to life safety and this risk assessment (as opposed to property protection).

• 23.1 - Type of fixed system:

• Section 23 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 24 - OTHER RELEVANT FIXED SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

• Relevant to life safety and this risk assessment (as opposed to property protection.

• 24.1 - Type of fixed system:

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Section 24 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above::

SECTION 25 - PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS

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

• 25.2 - Fire safety at the premises is managed by:

• This is not intended to represent a legal interpretation of responsibility, but merely reflect the managerial arrangement in place at the time of the risk assessment.

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

  Yes

  No

• 25.4 - Evacuation strategy:

  Stay put

  Simultaneous evacuation

  Other

• 25.4.i - Please specify:

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

  Yes

  No

• 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.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Section 25 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 26 - TRAINING AND DRILLS

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Section 26 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 27 - TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

• 27.1 - Is there adequate maintenance of premises?

  Yes

  No

• 27.2 - Is weekly testing of the fire detection and fire alarm system undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.2.i - Is periodic servicing of the fire detection and fire alarm system undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.2.ii - Who carried out the last service of the fire detection and fire alarm system?

• 27.2.iii - When was the last service carried out?

  Date

• 27.3 - Are monthly testing routines in place for emergency escape lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.3.i - Are annual testing routines in place for emergency escape lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.3.ii - Who carried out the last annual testing regime for emergency escape lighting?

• 27.3.iii - When was the last test carried out?

  Date

• 27.4 - Is annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.4.i - Who carried out the last annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances?

• 27.4.b - When was the last maintenance carried out?

  Date

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.5.i - Who carried out the last annual testing of rising mains?

• 27.5.ii - When was the last test carried out?

  Date

• 27.6 - Is weekly and monthly testing undertaken of lift(s) provided for use by fire fighters or evacuation of disabled people (evacuation lifts)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.6.a - Is six-monthly inspection and annual inspection and testing undertaken of lift(s) provided for use by fire fighters or evacuation of disabled people (evacuation lifts)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.6.b - Who carried out the last inspection and testing?

• 27.6.c - When was the last test carried out?

  Date

• 27.7.a - Is annual inspection and testing of the lightning protection system undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.7.b - Who carried out the last inspection and testing of the lightning protection system?

• 27.7.c - When was the last test carried out?

  Date

• 27.8 - Other relevant inspections and tests:

• Section 27 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 28 - RECORDS

• 28.1 - Are there appropriate records of Fire drills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.1.a - Date of last Fire drill

  Date

• 28.1.a - Are there appropriate records of Fire alarm tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.1.b - Are there appropriate records of Emergency escape lighting test?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.1.c - Are there appropriate records of Maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Section 28 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 29 - PREMISES INFORMATION BOX

• Normally applicable only to sheltered and extra care housing.

• 29.1 - Is there a suitably located premises information box for the fire and rescue service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 29.2 - Are there arrangements to keep the premises information box up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Section 29 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

SECTION 30 - ENGAGEMENT WITH RESIDENTS

• 30.1 - Has information on fire procedures been disseminated to residents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30.2 - Is fire safety information disseminated to residents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Section 30 - Relevant information and deficiencies observed but not covered above:

Fire hazards, elimination or control measures

• Electrical faults

• Periodic inspection and testing of fixed electrical installation.

• Portable appliance testing.

• Suitable control over employees' and visitors' use of their own electrical appliances.

• Limitation of trailing leads and adaptors.

• Charging of electric vehicles and mobility scooters.

• Smoking

• Prohibition or limitation of smoking

• Suitable arrangements for those that wish to smoke.

• Arson

• Basic security measures to prevent malicious ignition by outsiders.

• Avoidance of unnecessary fire load in close proximity to the premises or available for ignition by outsiders.

• Improper use of portable heaters

• Avoidance of use of portable heaters as do far as practicable.

• If portable heaters are used, avoidance of the most hazardous types of heater.

• Suitable measures to minimise the likelihood of ignition of combustible materials.

• Faults in fixed heating systems

• Regular maintenance of installations.

• Use of cooking appliances

• Suitable design of cooking areas.

• Availability of suitable fire extinguishing appliances to deal with small fires.

• Regular replacement of grease filters and deep cleaning of extract ductwork.

• Contractors' operations and 'hot works' by maintenance staff

• Suitable fire safety conditions in contracts with outside contractors.

• Suitable controls over outside contractors while on the premises.

• Suitable control over hazardous activities by in-house maintenance personnel, such as 'hot work' involving cutting, welding, use of blowlamps, etc.

• Poor housekeeping and inadequate control over general fire hazards or specific fire hazards associated with work activities

• Separation of combustible materials from ignition sources.

• Avoidance of unnecessary accumulatio of combustible material or waste.

• Appropriate storage of hazardous materials.

• Avoidance of inappropriate storage of combustible materials.

• Suitable maintenance of the premises.

• Routine safety inspections.

Key factors and specific issues to consider when assessing means of escape

• Design of escape routes

• Do escape routes lead to finals exits?

• Do doors on means of escape open in the direction of escape where necessary?

• Are doors on means of escape fitted with appropriate panic bolts and latches?

• Will occupants of inner rooms be aware of a fire in the access rooms?

• Do revolving doors or sliding doors have suitable bypass doors where necessary?

• Are there (and is there need for) alternative escape routes?

• Distances of travel

• Are travel distances reasonable?

• Are travel distances in dead ends suitably limited?

• Protection of escape routes

• Are escape routes, such as staircases, dead end corridors, bedroom corridors, etc. protected where necessary?

• Are all fire doors properly self-closing, kept locked shut or only held open by suitable, correctly functioning automatic door release mechanisms?

• Adequate provision of exits and escape routes

• Is there sufficient numbers of fire exits and escape routes?

• Are the number and widths of fire exits and escape routes sufficient for the number of occupants?

• Exits easily and immediately openable

• Are fire exits easily openable without, for example, the use of a key?

• Is there only a single means of securing each fire exit?

• Where necessary, do the means of securing fire exits compromise panic bolts or panic latches?

• Where electronic locking is used, is its use acceptable, and are the means of releasing the locks suitable?

• Escape routes unobstructed

• Are escape routes kept unobstructed?

• Are adequate widths of corridors and other escape routes maintained at all times?

Travel Distances

LIKELIHOOD

• 

• 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

CONSEQUENCE

• 

• 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

RISK LEVEL

• The following simple risk level estimator is based on a commonly used risk level estimator:

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

  Trivial

  Tolerable

  Moderate

  Substantial

  Intolerable

• Comments:

ACTION & TIMESCALE

• A suitable risk-based control plan should involve effort and urgency that are proportionate to risk.
  The following risk-based plan is based on one advocated for general health and safety risks:

  

NOTE

• Although the purpose of this section is to place the fire risk in context, the above approach to risk assessment is subjective and for guidance only. All hazards and deficiencies identified in this report should be addressed by implementing all recommendations contained in the Actions section at the front of this document. The risk assessment should be repeated regularly.

SIGNATURES

• Assessed by:

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• Validated by:

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