Velox BMS 19 3 Fire Risk Assessment

Do members of the public frequently visit the premises?

Are contractors employed to carry out work on the premises?

Are there and controls in place over contractors working on the premises, especially involving any activity that could cause a fire risk?

Are there any unusual factors that put persons at risk when working within the premises?

Is there a suitable means for raising the alarm in the event of a fire and is this audible throughout the premises?

Are there sufficient fire extinguishers, and of a suitable type for the risk, located at the premises?

Are fire action notices displayed, either by fire alarm call points or any other location

Have safety signs been displayed to comply with the requirements of means of escape and identifying call points etc?

Have no smoking signs been displayed in areas where smoking is not permitted?

Have safety signs been displayed where flammable substances are stored or used?

Do smoke or heat detectors protect the premises?

If smoke detectors/heat detectors are provided are these installed in boiler rooms, voids and other areas which may require ready detection in the event of a fire?

Are smoke detectors/heat detectors linked to an out of hours listening service?

Are corridors and walkways kept free of rubbish and not used as storage areas?

Do all fire exits open satisfactorily and lead to a place of safety?

Are fire exits always unlocked when the premises are in use?

Are escape routes clearly signed?

For offices that have inner rooms (and means of escape is through another room) is a vision panel provided in the inner room?

If external fire escapes are provided (above ground level) are these in good condition and lead to a place of safety?

Has emergency escape lighting been provided and if so is it positioned satisfactory?

Has the fire assembly point been identified and clearly marked?

Are holes around service ducts, pipes and cables stopped with fire resistant materials to prevent spread of smoke and hot gasses onto escape routes?

If stairways are protected routes, is the area constructed to provide at least 30 minutes fire reistance and materials to prevent spread of smoke and hot gases onto escape routes?

Does the stairway lead directly to a place of safety (outside)?

Do fire doors have necessary safety signing?

Do fire doors have self-closers working correctly and are the door seals satisfactory?

If vision panels are fitted in fire doors, is the glass to the required standard (is it wired)?

Are there voids behind panelling or features, that could lead to a fire spreading to a floor above or other combustible material?

Are ceilings covered with polystyrene tiles or other combustible materials?

Are there significant amounts of combustible materials in and around protected routes?

Are flammable materials used in the workplace, if so are there adequate procedures covering storage and use?

If LPG is stored in the workplace, is this stored in the open air in a suitable position?

Are significant amount of highly flammable materials stored on site (chemicals)?

Are quantities of petrol stored either indoors or outdoors (>15 litres)?

Is smoking allowed in any part of the premises? If yes, are specific controls in place?

Are portable gas heaters used in the premises?

Is welding or hot work carried out in the premises?

Are kitchens or food preparation areas situated on the premises?

If skips are situated on the premises, are they emptied regularly?

Are there any electrical transformers or 415v switchboards on the premises?

Is there a gas boiler installed on site on the premises?

An emergency gas shut off valve (Manual)?

An emergency gas shut off valve (Automatic)?

Regular service carried out to CORGI standard?

Is portable electrical equipment subjected to a regular testing schedule?

Is the premises wiring subject to an electrical inspection (minimum every 5 years)?

Are the fire extinguishers and other fire appliances inspected on an annual basis?

Is the fire alarm tested (from a different call point) on a weekly basis?

Is the fire alarm system maintained in accordance with the suppliers/manufacturers recommendation?

Is emergency lighting inspected on a monthly basis?

Is emergency lighting maintained at least annually?

Are records kept of the emergency lighting maintenance schedules?

Has a fire evacuation plan been drawn up?

Have all employees received a copy?

Do temporary staff receive a copy?

Do contractors receive a copy?

Are copies displayed in the work place?

Is there a plan of the premises including where fire extinguishers, call point, smoke detectors etc are located?

Are there sufficient numbers of appointed fire marshals?

Does the above take into account sickness and holidays?

Have the fire marshals received basic training to carry out their role?

Is there a system in place to ensure that everyone can be accounted for in the event of fire?

Is there a policy in place with reference to fire extinguisher training for fire marshals and/or employees?

Are there any other emergency siren/bell on site that could cause confusion between fire and evacuation or another emergency?

Has the fire authority visited the premises within the last five years?

Is there any documentation relating to the visit?

Have the fire authority made any special comments/ recommendations, and are they being followed?