Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

• Risk Assessment

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

• Address of premises
  Address

• Person(s) consulted

• Assessor

• Date of risk assessment

  Date

• Date of previous assessment

  Date

• Suggested date for review

  Date

• The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of the risk to life in these premises, and where appropriate, to make recommendations to insure compliance with fire safety legislation. The report does not address the risk to property or business continuity from fire.

• GENRAL INFORMATION

1. THE PREMISES

• 1.1 Number of floors

• 1.3 Floor area: ( per floor m2)

• 1.2 Approximate floor area m2

• 1.4 Floor area: (total m2)

• 1.5 Brief details of construction

• 1.6 Use of premises

2 THE OCCUPANTS

• 2.1 Approximate maximum number

• 2.2 Approximate number of employees at any one time.

• 2.3 Maximum number of members of the public at any one time.

3 OCCUPANTS ESPECIALLY AT RISK FROM FIRE

• 3.1 Sleeping occupants

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 Disabled occupants

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 Occupants in remote areas and lone workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 Young people

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 Others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4 FIRE LOSS EXPERIENCE

• 4.1 Do you have any fire loss experience

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5 OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• 5.1 Any other relevant information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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 the precautions in these premises (other than the Building Regulations 2000)

• 6.4 The legislation to which 6.3 makes reference is enforced by

• 6.5 Comments

• FIRE HAZARDS AND THEIR ELIMINATION OR CONTROL

7 ELECTRICAL SOURCES OF IGNITION

• 7.1 Reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of electrical origin

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 Fixed installation periodically inspected and tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 Portable appliance testing carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 Suitable policy regarding the use of personal electrical appliances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4 Suitable limitation of trailing leads and adapters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.5 Comments and hazards observed

8 SMOKING

• 8.1 Reasonable measures taken to prevent fire as the result of smoking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 Smoking prohibited in this building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 Smoking prohibited in appropriate areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 Suitable arrangements for those who wish to smoke

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 This policy appeared to be observed at the time of inspection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6 Comments and hazards observed

9 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

• 9.3 Comments and hazards observed

10 PORTABLE HEATERS AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS

• 10.1 Is the use of portable heaters avoided as far as practicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 Is the use of more hazardous type (e.g radiant bar fires or log appliances) avoided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 Are suitable measures taken to minimise the hazard of ignition of combust able materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 Are fixed heating installations subject to regular maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5 Comments and hazards observed

11 COOKING

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 Filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 Suitable extinguishing appliances available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 Comments and hazards observed

12 LIGHTNING

• 12.1 Does the building have a lightning protection system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 Comments and deficiencies observed

13 HOUSEKEEPING

• 13.1 Is the standard of housekeeping adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 Combustable materials appear to be separate from ignition sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 Avoidance of unnecessary accumulation of Combustable materials or waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 Appropriate storage of hazardous materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.5 Avoidance of inappropriate storage of Combustable materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.6 Comments and hazards observed

14 HAZARDS INTRODUCED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS AND BUILDING WORKS

• 14.1 Are there safety conditions imposed on outside contractors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 Is there satisfactory over works carried out in the building by outside contractors (including "hot work" permits)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 If there are in-house maintenance personnel are suitable precautions taken during "hot work" including the use of hot work permits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.4 Comments

15 DANGEROUS SUSTANCES

• 15.1 If dangerous substances are, or could be used, has a risk assessment been carried out, as required by the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2 Comments

16 OTHER SIGNIFICANT FIRE HAZARDS THAT WARRANT CONSIDERATION INCLUDING PROCESS HAZARDS THAT IMPACT ON GENRAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS

• 16.1 Hazards

• 16.2 Comments

• FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES

17 MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM FIRE

• 17.1 It is considered that the building is provided with reasonable means of escape in case of fire

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.2 Adequate design of escape routes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.3 Adequate provision of exits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.4 Exits easily and immediately openable where necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.5 Fire exits open in direction of escape where necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.6 Avoidance of sliding and revolving doors as fire exits where necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.7 Satisfactory means for securing exits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.8 Reasonable distance of travel in a single direction.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.9 Reasonable distance of travel where there are alternative means of escape

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.10 Suitable protection of escape routes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.11 Suitable fire precautions for all inner rooms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.12 Escape routes unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.13 It is considered that the building is provided with reasonable arrangements for means of escape for disabled people

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17.14 Comments and deficiencies observed

18 MEASURES TO LIMIT FIRE SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT

• 18.1 It is considered that there is compartmentation of a reasonable standard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.2 It is considered that there is reasonable limitation of linings that might promote fire spread

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.3 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 fire

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.4 Comments and deficiencies observed

19 EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING

• 19.1 Reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting system provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19.2 Comments and deficiencies observed

20 FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES

• 20.1 Reasonable standard of fire safety signs and notices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20.2 Comments and deficiencies observed

21 MEANS OF GIVING WARNING IN CASE OF FIRE

• 21.1 Reasonable manually operated electrical fire alarm system provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.2 Automatic fire detection provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.3 Extent of automatic fire detection generally appropriate for the occupancy and fire risk

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.4 Remote transmission of alarm signals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.5 Comments and deficiencies observed

22 MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES

• 22.1 Reasonable provision of portable fire extinguishers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.2 Hose reels provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.3 Are all fire extinguishers readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22.4 Comments and deficiencies observed

23 RELEVANT AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

• 23.1 Type of system

• 23.2 Comments

24 OTHER RELEVANT FIXED SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

• 24.1 Type of fixed system

• 24.2 Comments

• 24.3 Suitable provision of fire fighters switch(es) for high voltage luminous signs, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.4 Comments

• MANAGEMENT OF FIRE SAFETY

25 PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS

• 25.1 Fire safety managed by

• 25.2 Competent person(s) appointed to assist in undertaking the preventive and protective measures (I.e relevant GENRAL fire precautions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 25.3 Is there suitable record of the fire safety arrangements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 25.4 Appropriate fire procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.5 Are the procedures in the event of fire appropriate and properly documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.6 Are there suitable arrangements for summoning the fire and rescue services

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.7 Are there suitable arrangements to meet the fire and rescue services on arrival and provide relevant information, including that relating to hazards to fire fighters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.8 Are there suitable arrangements for ensuring that the premises have been evacuated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.9 Is there suitable fire assembly points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25.10 Are there adequate procedures for evacuation of any disabled people who are likely to be present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 25.11 Persons nominated and trained to use fire extinguishing appliances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 25.12 Persons nominated and trained to assist with evacuation including evacuation of disabled people

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 25.13 Appropriate liaison with fire and rescue service (e.g by fire and rescue service crews visiting for familiarisation visits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

26 TRAINING AND DRILLS

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 26.2 Are all staff given adequate periodic "refresher training" at suitable intervals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 26.3 Does all staff training provide information, instruction or training on the following

• Fire risks in the premises

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The fire safety measures in the building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Action in the event of fire

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Action on hearing the fire alarm signal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Method of operation of manual call points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location and use of fire extinguishers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Means for summoning the fire and rescue services

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identity of persons nominated to assist with evacuation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Identity of persons nominated to use fire extinguishing appliances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 26.4 Are staff with special responsibilities (e.g fire wardens) given extra training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 26.5 Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 26.6 When the employees of another employer work in the premises

• Is their employer given appropriate information (e.g on fire risks and general fire precautions)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it ensured that the employees are provided with adequate instruction and information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

27 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

• 27.1 Adequate maintenance of premises

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments and deficiencies observed

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments and deficiencies observed

• 27.3 Monthly and annual testing routines for emergency escape lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments and deficiencies observed

• 27.4 Annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments and deficiencies observed

• 27.5 Periodic inspection of external escape staircases gangways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments and deficiencies observed

• 27.6 Six monthly inspection and annual testing of rising mains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments and deficiencies observed

• 27.7 Weekly and monthly testing , six monthly inspection and annual testing of fire fighting lifts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments and deficiencies observed

• 27.8 Weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 27.9 Routine checks of final exit doors and/or security fastenings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 27.10 Annual inspection and test of lightning protection system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 27.11 Other relevant inspections or tests

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

28 RECORDS

• 28.1 Appropriate records of:

• Fire drills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency escape lighting tests

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance and testing of other fire protection syatems

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Fire Risk Assessment

• The following simple risk level estimator is based on a more general health and safety risk level estimator of the type contained on BS 8800

• 

• Taking into account the fire prevention measures observed at the time of the risk assessment, It is considered that the hazard from fire (likelihood of fire) at these premises is:

  Low

  Medium

  High

• In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows

  

• Taking into account the nature of the building 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:

  Slight harm

  Moderate harm

  Extreme harm

• In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows

  

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

  Trivial

  Tolerable

  Moderate

  Substantial

  Intoleranle

• Comments

• A suitable risk based control plan should involve effort and urgency that is proportional to risk. The following risk based control plan is based on one advocated by BS 8800 for general health and safety risks.

  

• ( Note that, although the purpose of this section is to place the fire risk in context , the above approach to fire 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 following plan. The risk assessment should be reviewed regularly.)

• It is considered that the following recommendations should be implemented in order to reduce fire risk to, or maintain it at, the following level

  Trivial

  Tolerable

• A

• B

• C

• D