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

• Document No

• Title

• Address of the Premises
  Address

• Responsible Person

• Assessor

• Date of Fire Risk Assessment

  Date

• Date of Previous Risk Assessment

  Select No Previous FRA 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

  • No Previous FRA
  • 2006
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2009
  • 2010
  • 2011
  • 2012
  • 2013

• Suggested Date for Review (earlier review may be necessary)

  Date

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO)

• This Fire Risk Assessment has been carried out on behalf of the Responsible Person as defined in Article 3 of the FSO, the content of the Fire Risk Assessment should assist the Responsible Person in achieving compliance with Article 9 of the FSO the requirement to carry out Fire Risk Assessments.
  
  It is important to understand the content of the Fire Risk Assessment, necessary recommendations are made if there are actions that are required to protect relevant persons from fire. (Relevant persons are any persons lawfully in the building) If the content in the recommendations section is unclear clarification should be sought.
  
  The Fire Risk Assessment considers dangerous substances within the premises only to determine the adequacy of general fire precautions (Article 4 of FSO) it is the responsibility of the Responsible Person to ensure compliance with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002.
  
  This Fire Risk Assessment is only part of the process to achieving compliance with the FSO, a full copy of the FSO can be obtained by going to http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1541/contents/made
  
  The percentage figures shown at the bottom of the page in the Fire Risk Assessment section are not a percentage figure for the level of compliance but are the percentage of positive answers given however there is some correlation between the two.

Part 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1 The Premises

• Name of contact on the premises

• Number of floors

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

• Floor area: (m2 per floor)

• Floor area: (m2 total)

• Brief details of construction

• Approximate date of construction

• Occupancy type

2 The occupants

• Maximum number of occupants:

• Maximum number of staff at any given time:

• Maximum number of members of the public at one time:

3 Occupants at special risk

• Are children employed at the premises?

  Yes

  No

• Are there any sleeping occupants at the premises?

  Yes

  No

• Are there disabled occupants?

  Yes

  No

• Are there occupants in remote areas?

  Yes

  No

• Are there lone workers?

  Yes

  No

4 Previous Fire loss experience

• Is there any previous history of fire loss in the premises

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5 Other relevant background

• is there adequate protection of any residential properties attached to the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a prohibition notice in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an alteration notice in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an enforcement notice in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Details of any other relevant information

Part 2: FIRE HAZARDS AND ELIMINATION OR CONTROL

6 Electrical sources of ignition

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fixed wiring installation periodically tested and inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable appliances tested/inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable policy about the use of personal electrical appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable limitation on the use of trailing leads and adapters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Luminous Discharge Lighting is fitted is it installed in accordance with current standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all electrical equipment tested and records on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7 Smoking

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoking prohibited in the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoking prohibited in appropriate areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable arrangements made for those who wish to smoke?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there absence of any evidence of breaches of smoking policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the appropriate smoking prohibition notice displayed at the building's entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8 Arson

• Does the basic security against arson appear reasonable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient control of unnecessary fire load in close proximity to the building or available for ignition by outsiders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9 Portable heaters and heating installation

• Is the use of portable heaters avoided as far as reasonably practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If portable heaters are used, are the more hazardous types (radiant bars and LPG) avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fixed heating installations subject to regular maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10 Cooking facilities

• Are reasonable measures taken to prevent cooking fires?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable fire fighting equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11 Lightning

• Does the building have lightning protection system if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12 Other significant ignition sources that warrant consideration

• List other ignition sources:

13 Housekeeping

• Is the standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustible materials separated from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the unnecessary accumulation of combustibles and waste avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate storage of hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustible materials stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14 Hazards introduced by contractors and building works

• Is there sufficient control over works by contractors (e.g. Permits to work & hot works permits)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there arrangements for the safe storage of gas bottles and others hazardous materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire safety conditions and instructions communicated to contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15 Dangerous Substances

• If dangerous substances are present on the premises have adequate measures bee taken to eliminate or reduce the risk to relevant persons

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 3: FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES

16 Means of escape

• Is the building provided with adequate means of escape in case of fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits easily and immediately openable where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do fire exits open in the direction of travel where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have sliding or revolving doors been avoided as fire exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate means of securing exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there reasonable distances of travel where there is a single direction of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there reasonable distances of travel where there are alternative means of escape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are escape routes adequately protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable fire precautions for all inner rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are escape routes unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable means of escape for disabled occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17 Measures to limit fire spread and development.

• Is there a sufficient standard of compartmentation and sub-compartmentation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are linings that promote fire spread avoided as far as reasonably practicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18 Fire Doors

• Are fire doors to appropriate fire resisting standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all fire doors close fully and form a close fit in the opening?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors fitted with intumescent strips and smoke seals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the practice of wedging or otherwise holding doors open avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19 Escape lighting

• Is there a reasonable standard of escape lighting provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20 Fire safety signs and notices

• Are fire safety signs and notices suitable and sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21 Means of giving warning in the event of fire

• If a manually operated fire alarm system is required is it provided and suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If an automatic fire detection system is required is it provided and suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there is an alarm system is there remote transmission of alarm signals if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22 Manual fire extinguishing appliances

• Is there suitable and sufficient provision of portable fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If hose reels are required are they provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23 Relevant automatic fire extinguishing systems

• Type of system:

• Comments and observations:

24 Facilities, equipment and devices for the protection of Fire-Fighters

• Types of facilities:

• Comments and observations:

Part 4: MANAGEMENT OF FIRE SAFETY

25 Procedures and arrangements

• Person responsible for fire safety:

• Are there competent persons available to assist in implementing fire safety arrangements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the a Fire Policy in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate fire procedures in place? (including arrangements for calling the fire service)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a written Fire Emergency Plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan take account of other Fire Emergency Plans applicable in the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Fire Emergency Plan readily available for staff to read?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Fire Emergency Plan available to the enforcing authority?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there persons nominated to respond to fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are persons nominated to assist with evacuation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate liaison with the fire service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do routine in-house inspections of fire precautions take place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

26 Training and drills

• Are staff given instruction on induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff receive periodic refresher training at suitable intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff with special responsibilities given appropriate training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

27 Testing and maintenance

• Is the workplace adequately maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there weekly testing and periodic servicing of the fire detection and alarm system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there monthly, six-monthly and annual testing of the emergency lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there annual maintenance and testing of fire extinguishing equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there annual inspection and testing of the lightning protection system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there six monthly and annual testing of wet/dry risers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there routine checks of fire doors and final exit doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other relevant inspection and testing

28 Records

• Are there records of fire drills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there records of fire training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there records of fire alarm tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there records of emergency lighting tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there records of maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 5: RISK RATING AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• For more information on risk rating see 'Appendix 'A' of this document

Risk Items

• Item 1

• Probability (likelihood of fire)

  1 = Highly unlikely

  2 = Unlikely

  3 = Possible

  4 = Likely

  5 = Almost certain

• Consequence (impact on life safety)

  1 = Minor injury (No 1st Aid)

  2 = Minor injury (1st Aid)

  3 = Injury (Dr/Hospital treatment)

  4 = Major injury (Disability)

  5 = Fatality

• Risk rating score (probability x consequence)

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

• What is the level of risk?

  Low

  Medium

  High

• Recommendations

• Action

• Item 2

• Probability (likelihood of fire)

  1 = Highly unlikely

  2 = Unlikely

  3 = Possible

  4 = Likely

  5 = Almost certain

• Consequence (impact on life safety)

  1 = Minor injury (No 1st Aid)

  2 = Minor injury (1st Aid)

  3 = Injury (Dr/Hospital treatment)

  4 = Major injury (Disability)

  5 = Fatality

• Risk rating score (probability x consequence)

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

• What is the level of risk?

  Low

  Medium

  High

• Recommendations

• Action

• Item 3

• Probability (likelihood of fire)

  1 = Highly unlikely

  2 = Unlikely

  3 = Possible

  4 = Likely

  5 = Almost certain

• Consequence (impact on life safety)

  1 = Minor injury (No 1st Aid)

  2 = Minor injury (1st Aid)

  3 = Injury (Dr/Hospital treatment)

  4 = Major injury (Disability)

  5 = Fatality

• Risk rating score (probability x consequence)

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

• What is the level of risk?

  Low

  Medium

  High

• Recommendations

• Action

• Item 4

• Probability (likelihood of fire)

  1 = Highly unlikely

  2 = Unlikely

  3 = Possible

  4 = Likely

  5 = Almost certain

• Consequence (impact on life safety)

  1 = Minor injury (No 1st Aid)

  2 = Minor injury (1st Aid)

  3 = Injury (Dr/Hospital treatment)

  4 = Major injury (Disability)

  5 = Fatality

• Risk rating score (probability x consequence)

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

• What is the level of risk?

  Low

  Medium

  High

• Recommendations

• Action

• Item 5

• Probability (likelihood of fire)

  1 = Highly unlikely

  2 = Unlikely

  3 = Possible

  4 = Likely

  5 = Almost certain

• Consequence (impact on life safety)

  1 = Minor injury (No 1st Aid)

  2 = Minor injury (1st Aid)

  3 = Injury (Dr/Hospital treatment)

  4 = Major injury (Disability)

  5 = Fatality

• Risk rating score (probability x consequence)

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

• What is the level of risk?

  Low

  Medium

  High

• Recommendations

• Action

• Item 6

• Probability (likelihood of fire)

  1 = Highly unlikely

  2 = Unlikely

  3 = Possible

  4 = Likely

  5 = Almost certain

• Consequence (impact on life safety)

  1 = Minor injury (No 1st Aid)

  2 = Minor injury (1st Aid)

  3 = Injury (Dr/Hospital treatment)

  4 = Major injury (Disability)

  5 = Fatality

• Risk rating score (probability x consequence)

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

• What is the level of risk?

  Low

  Medium

  High

• Recommendations

• Action

• Item 7

• Probability (likelihood of fire)

  1 = Highly unlikely

  2 = Unlikely

  3 = Possible

  4 = Likely

  5 = Almost certain

• Consequence (impact on life safety)

  1 = Minor injury (No 1st Aid)

  2 = Minor injury (1st Aid)

  3 = Injury (Dr/Hospital treatment)

  4 = Major injury (Disability)

  5 = Fatality

• Risk rating score (probability x consequence)

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

• What is the level of risk?

  Low

  Medium

  High

• Recommendations

• Action

• Item 8

• Probability (likelihood of fire)

  1 = Highly unlikely

  2 = Unlikely

  3 = Possible

  4 = Likely

  5 = Almost certain

• Consequence (impact on life safety)

  1 = Minor injury (No 1st Aid)

  2 = Minor injury (1st Aid)

  3 = Injury (Dr/Hospital treatment)

  4 = Major injury (Disability)

  5 = Fatality

• Risk rating score (probability x consequence)

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

• What is the level of risk?

  Low

  Medium

  High

• Recommendations

• Action

• Item 9

• Probability (likelihood of fire)

  1 = Highly unlikely

  2 = Unlikely

  3 = Possible

  4 = Likely

  5 = Almost certain

• Consequence (impact on life safety)

  1 = Minor injury (No 1st Aid)

  2 = Minor injury (1st Aid)

  3 = Injury (Dr/Hospital treatment)

  4 = Major injury (Disability)

  5 = Fatality

• Risk rating score (probability x consequence)

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

• What is the level of risk?

  Low

  Medium

  High

• Recommendations

• Action

• Item 10

• Probability (likelihood of fire)

  1 = Highly unlikely

  2 = Unlikely

  3 = Possible

  4 = Likely

  5 = Almost certain

• Consequence (impact on life safety)

  1 = Minor injury (No 1st Aid)

  2 = Minor injury (1st Aid)

  3 = Injury (Dr/Hospital treatment)

  4 = Major injury (Disability)

  5 = Fatality

• Risk rating score (probability x consequence)

  Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25

• What is the level of risk?

  Low

  Medium

  High

• Recommendations

• Action

• Received by responsible person / representative

  Sign

• Assessor Signature

  Sign