REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY) ORDER 2005 FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT (Notes)- PAS 79-2:Housing

• Responsible Person (e.g. employer) or Person Having Control of the Premises

• Address of Premises
  Address

• Person(s) Consulted:

• Assessor:

• Report validated by:

• Date of fire Risk Assessment

  Date

• Date of Previous Fire Risk Assessment

  Date

• Suggested Date for Review

  Date

1. THE PREMISES

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

• Number of floors entirely below ground level:

• 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:

2. THE OCCUPANTS

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

• 2.2. Approximate maximum number of residents and visitors at any one time:

3. OCCUPANTS ESPECIALLY AT RISK FROM FIRE

• 3.1. Sleeping occupants

• 3.2. Occupants in remote areas and lone workers:

• 3.3. 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 Regulations 2010 (as amended)]:

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

• 6.5. Is there an alterations notice in force?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. ELECTRICAL SOURCES OF IGNITION

• 7.1. Reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of electrical origin?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2. More specifically:

• a) Are fixed installations periodically inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) Is portable appliance testing carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. SMOKING

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2. More specifically:

• a) Is smoking prohibited in the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) Are there suitable arrangements for those who wish to<br>smoke?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c) Did the smoking policy appear to be observed at time of<br>inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d) Are “No smoking” signs provided in the common areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. ARSON

• 9.1. Does basic security against arson by outsiders appear reasonable?(1)

  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

• (1) Reasonable only in the context of this fire risk assessment. If specific advice on security (including security against arson) is required, the advice of a security specialist should be obtained

10. PORTABLE HEATERS AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS

• 10.1. Is there satisfactory control over the use of portable<br>heaters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. COOKING

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. LIGHTNING

• 12.1. Do the premises have a lightning protection system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

13. HOUSEKEEPING

• 13.1. Is the overall standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2. More specifically:

• a) Do combustible materials appear to be separated from<br>ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c) Are gas and electricity intake/meter cupboards<br>adequately secured and kept clear of combustible<br>materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

15. DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (2)

• 15.1. Are the general fire precautions adequate to address the hazards associated with dangerous substances used or stored within the premises (3)?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• (2)For the purpose of this risk assessment and the Fire Safety Order, dangerous substances are primarily explosive, highly
  flammable or flammable substances and oxidizing agents.
  (3)Small quantities with negligible impact on the appropriate fire precautions need not be taken into account.

16. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FIRE HAZARDS THAT WARRANT CONSIDERATION

• 16.1. Hazards

17. MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM FIRE

• 17.1. Is the design of the means of escape considered adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2. More specifically:

• a) Are there reasonable distances of travel:

• - where there is escape in a single direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - where there are alternative means of escape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) Is there adequate provision of exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c) Do fire exits open in the direction of escape, where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d) Are the arrangements provided for securing exits<br>satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h) Is the fire resistance of doors to meter cupboards/store<br>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

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• l) Are all escape routes clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• m) Are all fire exits easily and immediately openable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• n) Is it considered that the premises are provided with<br>reasonable arrangements for means of escape for disabled<br>people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18. MEASURES TO LIMIT FIRE SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT

• 18.1. It is considered that there is/are:

• a) adequate levels of compartmentation between floors and<br>between flats and the common escape routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) reasonable limitation of linings to escape routes that<br>might promote fire spread?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c) as far as can reasonably be ascertained, reasonable fire<br>separation within any roof space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d) adequately fire protected service risers and/or ducts in<br>common areas, that will restrict the spread of fire and smoke?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.2 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(4)(5)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (4)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.
  (5) A full investigation of the design of HVAC systems is outside the scope of this fire risk assessment.

19. EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING

• 19.1. Reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting<br>system provided(6)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

20. FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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(7)?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 alarm zone plan been<br>provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

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

22. MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES

• 22.1. Is there reasonable provision of manual fire extinguishing<br>appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.2. Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23. RELEVANT AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS(8)

• 23.1. Type of fixed system

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

24. OTHER RELEVANT FIXED SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT(9)

• 24.1. Type of fixed system

• 24.2. 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

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

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 preventive and protective measures (i.e. relevant general fire precautions) is:

• 25.2 Fire safety at the premises is managed by(10):

• 25.3. Is there a suitable record of the fire safety<br>arrangements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.4. Evacuation strategy

  Stay put

  Simultaneous evacuation

  Other (please specify below)

• 25.5. Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and<br>properly documented, where appropriate(11)? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (10) This is not intended to represent a legal interpretation of responsibility, but merely reflects the managerial arrangement in place at the time of this risk assessment.
  (11) 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.
  

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<br>premises, is appropriate information on fire risks and fire safety measures provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

27. TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

• 27.1. Is there adequate maintenance of the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.3. Monthly and annual testing routines for emergency escape lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.4. Is annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances<br>undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.6. Are weekly and monthly testing, six-monthly inspection,<br>and annual inspection and testing undertaken of lift(s)<br>provided for use by firefighters or evacuation of disabled<br>people (evacuation lifts)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27.7. Other relevant inspections or tests:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

28. RECORDS

• 28.1. Appropriate records of:

• a) Fire alarm tests (where relevant)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b) Emergency escape lighting tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c) Maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems and equipment ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

29. PREMISES INFORMATION BOX

• 29.1. Is there a suitably located premises information box for the fire and rescue service? (12)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 29.2. Are there arrangements to keep the premises information box up to date? (12)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• (12) Normally applicable only to sheltered and extra care housing.

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