University of Stirling Fire Risk Assessment

• Audit Title

• Employer or person having control of the premises:

• Address of premises:

• Persons consulted:

• Assessor:

• Date of Fire Risk Assessment

  Date

• Date of previous Fire Risk Assessment

• Suggested date for review

  Date

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

1. The premises:

• 1.1 Number of floors:

• 1.2 Approximate floor area:

• 1.3 Brief details of construction:

• 1.4 Use of premises:

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:

• 3.2 Disabled occupants:

• 3.3 Occupants in remote areas and lone workers:

• 3.4 Young persons:

• 3.5 Others:

• 4. Fire loss experience:

• 5. Other relevant information:

6. Relevant Fire Safety legislation:

• 6.1 The following FireSafety 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 (Scotland) Regulations 2004)

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

• 6.5 Comments:

7. Electrical sources of ignition:

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

  Yes

  No

• 7.2 More specifically:

• Is the fixed installation periodically inspected and tested?

  Yes

  No

• Is portable appliance testing carried out?

  Yes

  No

• Is a suitable policy in place regarding the use of personal electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• 7.3 Comments and hazards observed:

8. Smoking:

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

  Yes

  No

• 8.2 More specifically:

• Is smoking prohibited in the building?

  Yes

  No

• Is smoking prohibited in appropriate areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the policy appear to being observed at the time of inspection?

  Yes

  No

• 8.3 Comments and hazards observed:

9. Wilful fire raising:

• 9.1 Does basic security against wilful fire raising by outsiders appear reasonable?

  Yes

  No

• 9.2 Is there an absence of unnecessary fire load in close proximity to the premises or available for ignition by outsiders?

  Yes

  No

• 9.3 Comments and hazards observed:

10. Portable heaters and heating installations:

• 10.1 Is the use of portable heaters avoided as far aspracticable?

  Yes

  No

• 10.2 If portable heaters are used:

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

  Yes

  No

• Are suitable measures taken to minimise the hazard of ignition of combustible material?

  Yes

  No

• 10.3 Are fixed heating installations subject to regular maintenance?

  Yes

  No

• 10.4 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 More specifically:

• Are filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable extinguishing appliances available?

  Yes

  No

• 11.3 Comments and hazards observed:

12. Lightning:

• 12.1 Does the building have a lightning protection system?

  Yes

  No

• 12.2 Comments and deficiencies observed:

13. Housekeeping:

• 13.1 Is the standard of housekeeping adequate?

  Yes

  No

• 13.2 More specifically:

• Do combustible materials appear to be separated from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

• Is there avoidance of unnecessary accumulation of combustible materials or waste?

  Yes

  No

• Is there appropriate storage of hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there avoidance of inappropriate storage of combustible materials

  Yes

  No

• 13.3 Comments and hazards observed:

14. Hazards introduced by outside contractors and building works:

• 14.1 Are fire safety conditions imposed on outside contractors?

  Yes

  No

• 14.2 Is there satisfactory control over works carried out in the building by outside contractors (including the use of Hot Work permits)?

  Yes

  No

• 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

• 14.4 Comments:

15. Dangerous substances:

• 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 the fire safety measures:

• 16.1 Hazards:

• 16.2 Comments and deficiencies observed:

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

• 17.2 More specifically:

• Adequate design of escape routes:

  Yes

  No

• Adequate provision of exits:

  Yes

  No

• Exits easily and immediately openable where necessary?

  Yes

  No

• Fire exits open in the direction of escape where necessary?

  Yes

  No

• Avoidance of sliding or revolving doors as fire exits where necessary?

  Yes

  No

• Satisfactory means for securing exits:

  Yes

  No

• Reasonable distance of travel:

• Where escape is in a single direction of travel:

  Yes

  No

• Where there are alternative means of escape:

  Yes

  No

• Is there suitable protection of escape routes?

  Yes

  No

• Are suitable fire precautions in place for all inner rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are escape routes unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• 17.4 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

• Reasonable limitation of linings that may promote fire spread.

  Yes

  No

• 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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18.3 Comments and deficiencies observed.

19. Emergency escape lighting:

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

  Yes

  No

• 19.2 Comments and deficiencies observed.

20. Fire safety signs and notices:

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

  Yes

  No

• 20.2 Comments and deficiencies observed.

21 Means of giving warning in case of fire:

• 21.1 Is a reasonable manually operated electrical fire alarm system provided?

  Yes

  No

• 21.2 Is automatic fire detection provided?

  Yes (throughout building)

  Yes (part of building only)

  No

• 21.3 Is the extent of automatic fire detection generally appropriate for the occupancy and fire risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21.4 Is there remote transmission of alarm signals?

  Yes

  No

• 21.5 Comments and deficiencies observed.

22. Manual fire extinguishing appliances.

• 22.1 Is there reasonable provision of portable fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

• 22.2 Are hose reels provided?

  Yes

  No

• 22.3 Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

• 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 Is there suitable provision of fire-fighters switch(es) for high voltage luminous tube signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24.4 Comments.

25. Procedures and arrangements:

• 25.1 Fire safety is managed by.

• 25.2 Are competent persons nominated to assist in undertaking the fire safety measures?

  Yes

  No

• Comments.

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

  Yes

  No

• Comments.

• 25.4 Are appropriate fire procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

• More specifically:

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

  Yes

  No

• Are there suitable arrangements for summoning the Fire and Rescue Service?

  Yes

  No

• Are there suitable arrangements to meet the Fire and Rescue Service on arrival and provide relevant information, including that relating to hazards to fire-fighters?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Is there a suitable fire assembly point?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Comments.

• 25.5 Are persons nominated and trained to assist with evacuation, including evacuation of disabled people?

  Yes

  No

• Comments.

• 25.6 Is there appropriate liaison with the Fire and Rescue Service (e.g by Fire and Rescue Service crews visiting for familiarisation visits)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments.

• 25.7 Are routine in-house inspections of fire precautions carried out (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 upon induction?

  Yes

  No

• Comments.

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

  Yes

  No

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

• Fire risks in the premises.

  Yes

  No

• The fire safety measures in the building.

  Yes

  No

• Action in the event of fire.

  Yes

  No

• Action on hearing the fire alarm signal.

  Yes

  No

• Method of operation of manual call points.

  Yes

  No

• Location and use of fire extinguishers.

  Yes

  No

• Means for summoning the Fire and Rescue Service.

  Yes

  No

• Identity of persons nominated to assist with evacuation.

  Yes

  No

• Comments.

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 26.5 Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

  Yes

  No

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

• Is their employer given appropriate information (e.g. on fire risks and fire safety measures)?

  Yes

  No

• It is ensured that the employees are provided with adequate instructions and information.

  Yes

  No

• Comments.

27. Testing and maintenance:

• 27.1 Is there adequate maintenance of the premises?

  Yes

  No

• Comments and deficiencies observed.

• 27.2 Is weekly testing and periodic servicing of the fire detection and fire alarm system carried out?

  Yes

  No

• Comments and deficiencies observed.

• 27.3 Are there monthly and annual testing routines in place for emergency escape lighting?

  Yes

  No

• Comments and deficiencies observed.

• 27.4 Is annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances carried out?

  Yes

  No

• Comments and deficiencies observed.

• 27.5 Is periodic inspection of external escape stairs and gangways carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments and deficiencies observed.

• 27.6 Is six monthly inspection and annual testing of rising mains carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments and deficiencies observed.

• 27.7 Is weekly and monthly testing, six monthly inspection and annual testing of fire fighting / evacuation lifts carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments and deficiencies observed.

• 27.8 Is weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments.

• 27.9 Are routine checks of final exit doors and / or security fastenings carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments.

• 27.10 Is an annual inspection and test of the lightning protection system carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments.

• 27.11 Other relevant inspections or tests:

• Comments.

28. Records.

• 28.1 Are there appropriate records of:

• Fire Drills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire training?

  Yes

  No

• Fire alarm tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency escape lighting tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28.2 Comments.

• 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:

• LOW - Unusually low likelihood of fire as a result of negligible potential sources of ignition.

• MEDIUM - Normal fire hazards (e.g. potential ignition sources) for this type of occupancy, with fire hazards generally subject to proper controls (other than minor shortcomings).

• HIGH - Lack of adequate controls applied to one or more significant fire hazards, such as to result in significant increase in likelihood of fire.

• 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 - Outbreak of fire unlikely to result in serious injury or death of any occupant (other than an occupant sleeping in a room in which a fire occurs).

• MODERATE HARM - Outbreak of fire could foreseeably result in injury (including serious injury) of one or more occupants, but is unlikely to involve multiple fatalities.

• EXTREME HARM - Significant potential for serious injury or death of one or more occupants.

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

• TRIVIAL - No action is required and no detailed records need to be kept.

• TOLERABLE - No major additional controls required. However, there might be a need for improvements that involve minor or limited cost.

• MODERATE - It is essential that efforts are made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures should be implemented within a defined period of time

• SUBSTANTIAL - Considerable resources might have to be allocated to reduce the risk. If the building is unoccupied, it should not be occupied until the risk has been reduced.If the building is occupied, urgent action should be taken.

• INTOLERABLE - Building (or relevant area) should not be occupied until the risk is reduced.

• 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:
Recommendations - Priority - Date completed

• Recommendation:

• Priority

• Date completed:

  Date