Fire Risk Assessment

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Part 1: KEY INFORMATION

Person Consulted

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

Responsible Persons

• What is the name of the person responsible for the organisation?

• What is the name of the person responsible for the site/building?

• What is the name of the responsible person for fire safety?

• What are the contact details of the person responsible for fire safety? Email address Telephone number

• What are the names of any assistant fire officers? (if applicable)

• What is the name of the training officer? (if applicable)

• What is the name of the landlord? (if applicable)

1 The Building

• A brief description of the building/site:

• What is the building purpose/occupancy type?

• When was the building constructed? (approximately)

• What is the building/site construction? Brick Concrete Wood Fabricated/insulated panels

• What is the number of floors?

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• What is the total building/site floor area: (m2)?

• A brief description of the neighbouring environment (if applicable).

2 The Occupants

• What is the total number of individuals employed for the site? (if applicable)

• What could be the maximum number of employees on site at any given time? (if applicable)

• What could be the possible maximum number of members of the public/visitors on site at any given time? (if applicable)

3 Occupants At Special Risk

• Is there an absence of any residential properties in or attached to the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an absence of sleeping occupants on site?<br>If not, how many? how often?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an absence of young people on site?<br>If not, how many exist/could be on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an absence of disabled people on site?<br>If not, how many exist/could be on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an absence of pregnant persons on site?<br>If not, how many exist/could be on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an absence of isolated/remote people on site?<br>If not, how many exist/could be on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an absence of lone workers on site?<br>If not, how many exist/could be on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an absence of any other persons at risk on site?<br>If not, how many exist/could be on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4 Previous Fire Loss Experience

• Is there an absence of any previous history of fire loss in the premises?<br>(if so, give details)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5 Other Relevant Background

• Is there an absence of prohibition notices in force for the site?<br>(if so, give details)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an absence of improvement notices in force for the site?<br>(if so, give details)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an absence of alteration notices in force for the site?<br>(if so, give details)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an absence of any other enforcement notices in force for the site?<br>(if so, give date of issue and date when work is to be completed by)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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 all critical electrical equipment routinely tested/maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fixed wiring installation periodically tested and inspected?<br>(usually within five years)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all portable appliances tested/inspected?<br>(usually within two years)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical server and riser cupboards secured against unauthorised entry and protected by fire doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable policy relating to the use of personal electrical appliances on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is luminous discharge lighting installed?<br>If so, does the installation meet with current standards?

  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 and appropriate prohibition signage at entrances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoking prohibited in designated areas with appropriate prohibition signage provided?<br>(gas, oil, chemical storage areas etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoking prohibited in work vehicles with appropriate prohibition signage provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable arrangements made for those who wish to smoke?<br>If a location is designated for permitted smoking, does it have signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8 Arson

• Is the site secure against arson?<br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the building secure against arson?<br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient control of unnecessary fire load in close proximity to the building or available for ignition by outsiders?<br>(if applicable)

  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 all fixed heating installations (boilers and fixed heating equipment) subject to regular inspection and maintenance?<br>(at least annually)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10 Cooking Facilities

• Are reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of cooking material source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ductwork, extraction and ventilation filters cleaned or changed regularly?<br>(annually for light work, 6 monthly for moderate use and 3 monthly for heavy use)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable emergency shut-down system/procedure in place?<br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable extinguishers available in the near-vicinity of cooking?<br>(fixed system, portable etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11 Lightning

• Does the building have a lightning protection system? <br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so, has it been periodically tested under standard BS6651?<br>(at least annually)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12 Other Significant Ignition Sources That Warrant Consideration

• List any other ignition/ fuel sources:

13 Housekeeping

• Is the standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustible materials/supplies/stores separated from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the unnecessary accumulation of combustibles and waste on site avoided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate storage of combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The storage and disposal of waste is appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

14 Hazards Introduced By Contractors And Building Works

• Is there sufficient control over works conducted by in-house maintenance personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient control over works conducted by external contractors?<br>(permits to work, hot works permits etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the health and safety induction of contractors include fire safety conditions and instructions for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there arrangements for the safe storage of hazardous materials (gas cylinders etc.) that contractors may bring on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15 Dangerous Substances

• Are dangerous substances present on the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the material safety data sheet for all hazardous substances on site been obtained?<br>(at least five yearly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have assessments been conducted for all hazardous substances on site?<br>(at least annually)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an assessment for any explosive substances (compressed gas etc.) on site been conducted?<br>(at least annually)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate secure and signed storage of hazardous materials, away from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate ventilated, secure and signed storage of compressed gas cylinders, away from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 3: FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES

16 Means Of Escape

• Is there a reasonable distance of travel where there is a single direction of escape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are internal escape routes unobstructed, clear and adequately maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do doors on fire escape routes open in the direction of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sufficient number of final exit doors?<br>Are the exits sufficiently distributed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have sliding or revolving doors been avoided as final exit doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are final exit doors easily and immediately openable where necessary?<br>(not blocked, restricted or locked)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate means of securing final exit doors?<br>(panic exit hardware, single-action lock etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do final exit doors open in the direction of travel (where necessary)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable means of escape for disabled occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external fire escape staircases and gangways suitable?<br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external escape routes unobstructed?<br>Do they lead to an assembly point?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

17 Measures To Limit Fire Spread And Development

• Is there a sufficient standard of fire-resisting construction for compartmentation and sub-compartmentation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors provided for protection of high risk locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire doors for internal rooms fitted with intumescent strips, cold smoke seals, self-closing mechanism and gaps around the door of 3mm or less?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has it been ascertained whether fire doors that are held open by magnetic holders or audible door stops, do shut on activation?<br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire doors that divide sections of the site fitted with intumescent strips, cold smoke seals, self-closing mechanism and gaps around the door of 3mm or less?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire doors on escape routes fitted with intumescent strips, cold smoke seals, self-closing mechanism and gaps around the door of 3mm or less?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire dampers provided in ducts or vents?<br>(as far as can be ascertained)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are service shafts interconnecting different levels provided with fire and smoke protection?<br>(as far as can be ascertained)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all holes and gaps used to pass service cables and pipes between compartments been suitably fire and smoke stopped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are linings (walls and ceilings) that promote fire spread avoided?<br>(as far as reasonably practicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there cladding facade attached to the external surfaces of the building?<br>If so, are cavity barriers provided to close the edges of cavities, around openings and in-line with every compartment floor and wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a periodic condition survey of any building facades cladding been conducted? <br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

18 Escape Lighting

• Is there a reasonable standard of escape lighting provided?<br>Does it illuminate automatically?<br>Does it provide cover for all escape routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If portable lighting is used as an alternative, is it appropriate?<br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

19 Fire Safety Signs And Notices

• Are internal fire doors suitably signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual call points suitably signed?<br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is portable fire-fighting equipment suitably signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are escape routes suitably signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are final exit doors suitably signed?<br>Is panic exit hardware (if applicable) suitably signed ("push bar")?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are assembly points suitably signed?<br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

20 Means Of Giving Warning In The Event Of Fire

• Is there automatic fire detection for the site?<br>If so, is the extent appropriate to the occupancy and fire risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there manual call points on site?<br>If so, can they be reached within 45metres of travel (25metres if occupants are mobility impaired)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is alarm raised by other means?<br>(air-horn, hand-bell etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can alarm sounders be sufficiently heard?<br>(minimum of 65 decibels in all areas)<br>(minimum of 75 decibels heard at the bed-head for sleeping occupants)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the alarm system have flashing/strobe lights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there remote transmission of alarm signals to a monitoring station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

21 Manual Fire Extinguishing Appliances

• Is there a suitable and sufficient provision of portable fire extinguishers on site?<br>(maximum travel distance of 30metres to a device)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers suitable for the class of fire likely to occur in the location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers readily accessible?<br>(not obstructed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extinguishers stored appropriately?<br>(mounted on walls/stood on bases etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire blankets provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hose reels provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a wet-riser system provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a dry-riser system provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

22 Automatic Fixed Fire Fighting Suppression Systems

• Is there a sprinkler system provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Co2 gaseous suppression system provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a chemical suppression system provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a high expansion foam system provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an inert halocarbon gaseous suppression system provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a smoke curtain system provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any other fixed suppression systems provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

23 Facilities, Equipment And Devices For The Protection Of Fire-Fighters

• Are there any provisions provided for the use of the fire service personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 4: MANAGEMENT OF FIRE SAFETY

24 Procedures And Arrangements

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable fire emergency plan/arrangements in place?<br>Including the actions to be taken on finding fire or hearing the alarm.<br>Possible making equipment and substances safe.<br>Possible personal evacuation plans (PEEP) for disabled persons, high risk personnel or animals (if applicable).<br>Designation and training of personnel.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a diagram of the site, indicating the basic layout, significant risks, escape routes, exits and location of safety equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the plan take account of other fire emergency plans that would be applicable for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate co-operation and co-ordination between others when multi-occupancy?<br>(if applicable)

  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 enforcing authorities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sufficient number of named/designated persons nominated to respond to fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sufficient number of named/designated persons nominated to assist with evacuation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there arrangements for summoning, meeting and sharing information with the emergency services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable external assembly point/place of ultimate safety?<br>(equating to at least the height of the building, measured along the ground)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any refuge areas for "stay put" individuals have a two-way communication system?<br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate "actions in the event of fire" signs displayed throughout the site that inform employees and visitors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

25 Training And Drills

• Are staff provided with fire safety information during induction?<br>To include:<br>Fire risks in the site.<br>General fire precautions.<br>Actions in the event of finding fire.<br>Actions on hearing the fire alarm.<br>Operation of manual fire points.<br>Location and use of portable fire extinguishers.<br>Means off summoning the emergency services.<br>Identity of designated fire personnel.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff receive periodic refresher fire safety training at suitable intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff with special/additional fire safety responsibilities provided with appropriate training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient channels of fire safety communications between employer and employees?<br>(health and safety meetings, notice-boards etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire evacuation drills carried out at appropriate intervals?<br>(minimum of annually)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

26 Testing And Maintenance

• Is there periodic servicing of the fire detection and alarm system by a competent engineer?<br>(at least six monthly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there periodic testing of the fire detection/alarm system/call-points by a designated person?<br>(weekly or monthly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there periodic maintenance of the emergency lighting system by a competent engineer?<br>(at least annually)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there periodic testing of the emergency lighting system by a designated person?<br>(monthly - automatic illumination)<br>(six monthly - 1/3 illumination - illuminates for at least one hour)<br>(annual - full discharge - illuminates for at least three hours)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there periodic maintenance of the fire extinguishing equipment by a competent engineer?<br>(at least annually)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there periodic inspections of fire extinguishing equipment by a designated person?<br>(weekly or monthly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there periodic testing and maintenance of the fixed fire suppression system?<br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there periodic testing and maintenance of the lightning protection system?<br>(if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there periodic inspections of internal fire doors conducted by a designated person?<br>(weekly or monthly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there periodic inspections of final exit doors conducted by a designated person?<br>(weekly or monthly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there periodic inspections of fire escape staircases and gangways conducted by a designated person?<br>(weekly or monthly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there periodic inspections of emergency exit routes (internal and external) conducted by a designated person?<br>(weekly or monthly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 5: RISK RATING

• This assessment will be valid upon completion of the follow-up actions and recommendations and will remain so until the stated review date unless there is a change to the premise/processes or a change in legislation that effects the fire safety arrangements. As a consultancy and training organisation specialising in helping organisations to be compliant with their legal health and safety responsibilities, we can help with any of the recommendations or other services you may require.

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