FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

Business Name

Premises
Address

Assessor
Date
Review Date
Business Type
Responsible Person

Floor Space Area

Number of employees
No of floors
Construction Type
Date Built

Register of Persons Responsible for Fire safety

Name Responsibility

1. Premises Yes No Comments

Are the premises free from risk of fire spreading from anything outside e.g Rubbish Should be at least 6m
Are all waste containers secured with locks / padlocks Visual checks
Is there a basement used (bar /office etc)
How many exit doors are there in the basement
Occupancy of basement Number of persons
Is there a written plan for emergency business relocation
Are there named fire wardens See training records
Are weekly fire safety audits / checks performed Check records
Is there a fire log book Check records
Is there a written fire safety plan Check record
Is there a written fire safety policy Check record
Has staff been trained in fire safety – are there records Check record
Is the building more than one storey in height How many
Is there a fire alarm system Check record
Are smoke detectors linked to the fire alarm system
Is the alarm monitored by outside company Check record
Do all rooms have detection (smoke or heat) Include storerooms
Have there been any false alarm activations Check record
Is there a sprinkler system if yes is it tested Visual plus check records
Can exit signs be seen anywhere in the building
Are areas under stairs clear of clutter
Are the premises noisy Can the alarm be heard
Is there a lift If yes is it a fire list
2. Ignition Sources Yes No Comments
Have the main electrics been tested within the last 5 years Is there a certificate
Are the premises free from temporary wiring Contractors
Is there a designated smoke area EG Care home
Is there a boiler room and is it free of clutter & combustibles
Are there service records available for the boiler Are they current
Is the smoking legislation signage displayed At all exit doors
List any chemicals used which are flammable Orange symbol
Are there halogen bulbs near combustible materials Cive off a lot of heat
Are electrical protection devices suitable for their purpose RCD
Are portable appliances inspected / tested annually All appliances
Are toasters used Where
Are extension leads / adaptors used (are wires fully uncoiled) Coiled wires generate heat
Are trailing leads minimal Visual checks
Is there vermin in the area Squirrels
Is there a kitchen in use
Is the fuel gas / electric or oil in the kitchen Which
Are there dry / wet risers Which
Is there fire damping within ventilation and ducting systems
Does the gas cease to flow if the flame goes out (oven)
Is there any machinery giving off sparks Drills / grinders etc
Is all machinery regularly maintained and lubricated
Are storage rooms tidy
Are electricity cupboards clear of storage / combustibles Keep locked
3. Means of Escape Yes No Comments
Is the escape time for all occupants sufficient Time on a fire drill
Do doors used for escape open in the direction of travel Check weekly
Are there sufficient exits Measure distances
Are all escape routes free from obstruction Visual checks daily
Are all fire doors clearly labelled Visual checks
Can all fire signage and exit signs be clearly seen. Visual checks
Do fire doors have intuminescent strips
Is there a designated assembly points Is there a sign
Are all automatic self closers operating on doors See records
Are all breakglass call points clearly signed ?
Are all escape routes adequately lit ( lux ratings) Visual checks
Can all doors on the escape route be opened easily See records
Are all exit doors free of key locks Visual checks
Are floors on the escape route free from trip / slip hazards Visual checks daily
Is the escape route adequately signed
4. Extinguishers Yes No Comments
Are there sufficient extinguishers of the correct type
Are extinguisher easy to access
Are extinguishers regularly maintained Check
Are records of servicing available Check
Are all extinguishers identified with signage Check
Are all extinguishers mounted to the wall on brackets Check
Is there a wet chemical extinguisher in the kitchen Check
Is there a fire blanket where there are cooking facilities Check
Have staff been trained in the use of extinguishers Records
5. Maintenance Yes No Comments
Is the fire alarm serviced annually and are records available Check records
Is the fire alarm tested weekly and are records available Check records
Is the fire alarm system monitored externally Contact No.
Are fire resistant walls/ceilings free from damage / holes Can smoke pass through
Is there a fire door leading to the boiler room Is it signed fire door keep shut
Are all call points numbered Visual
Are all call points tested in rotation See records for one year
Is there a fire door leading to the basement Is it signed fire door keep shut
Do fire doors hang flush with no gaps Visual
Are fire doors signed fire door keep closed Visual
How many final exit doors are there Number
Is the E.L. maintained and are records available Check records
Is the E.L. tested weekly and are records available Check records
Is the sprinkler system maintained and are records available Contact No.
Are hose reels maintained and are records available
Are all electrical appliances correctly wired
Is there a register of detectors + locations Where
Is there a completed site information sheet available For the fire services
6. Previous Incidents Yes No Comments
Have the premises been free from: Dates if No
Fire - Arson
Break Ins
Vandalism
Other
7. Management Practices Yes No Comments
Does the induction training include "Action to Take" In case of fire
Are all employees trained in basic fire safety awareness Check records
Are there adequate instructions for calling the fire service Fire warden
Is a "Hot Work" permit system in place For contractors
Is smoking prohibited except in designated areas Heat detectors
Are all escape routes clear If no why
8. Fuel Sources Yes No Comments
Are there highly flammable substances in the workplace Remove all redundant
For example paints, thinners & solvents. materials
Is there a letterbox in the entrance door with a metal box Potential for arson attack
Are there large notice boards on escape routes Notices
Do any ceilings have polystyrene tiles Where
Is there cement /talc / flour stored on site Where
Are all cylinders stored in the premises in safe areas Oxygen etc
Are video tapes in use with a security system Are several tapes in
Are aerosols used in the building If so where
Is paper waste allowed to accumulate inside If so why
Are combustibles stored. eg in a storeroom / office Staircases?
Do all store cupboards have fire door keep locked shut signs
9.Sources of Heat Yes No Comments
Is cooking carried out on the premises Where
Are there oil or gas burning appliances Service
Are gas supply cut off valves identified Signage
Are radiant heaters in use Where
Are extractor hoods cleaned regularly Grease build up
Are light bulbs / fittings near combustible materials Where
Is electrical equipment in good condition Visual + PAT
Has portable appliance testing been carried out in the passed year Is there a certificate
Are boilers / plant serviced regularly Are there records
Are kitchen appliances regularly maintained Are there records
Are laundry appliances regularly maintained Records
Is there an extinguisher for the laundry Type
Is there an extinguisher for the switchgear cupboard CO2
Are kitchen appliances fitted with thermostatic controls Fryers
10. Removal / Reduction of Hazards Yes No Comments
Can combustible materials be removed / reduced Stored safely
Can combustible materials be replaced with safer materials
Can flammable substances be replaced / isolated from heat / ignition Metal lockers
Safe storage of cooking oils - where stored Metal lockers
Can waste control be improved Lock waste skips
Is all damaged electrical equipment discarded or repaired
Is the furniture / curtains fire retardent Label / certificate
Is the smoke area regularly monitored Is room signed
Can security measures be improved against arson attacks lighting required
11. Means of Escape Yes No Comments
Are evacuation times adequate 3 Mins
Do doors on the escape route open in the direction of travel If not where
Are all fire exit door fastenings easy to use & free of locks If not where
Are all fire doors self closing where appropriate High risk areas
Is there sufficient exit signage At each exit
Is there emergency lighting outside fire final exit doors/changes in levels etc
Are there suitable & sufficient extinguishers Every 30m 1 every 200sq m
Is there sufficient fire action notices & fire alarm point signs Each exit point
Is the fire alarm clearly audible Ask employees
Is automatic smoke and heat / fire detection available In all rooms
Are all fire doors free from hooks or wedges
11 - Means of Escape (cont'd) Yes No Comments
Is all the artificial lighting working Bulbs etc
Is all the emergency lighting working Records
Where is test key for testing lighting/alarms etc
Are fire drills held regularly Records
Is the fire alarm tested weekly Records
What is the procedure - who knows it
Is there a designated fire warden Trained
Are staff trained in the use of extinguishers Records
Are all registers and records easy to access Where
Are persons nominated to contact the emergency services Warden
Have staff received basic fire safety awareness training Records
Are staff aware of the fire evacuation procedure Drill records
Is there an external assembly point Signage
Are evacuation procedures displayed Two doors
Are do not use lifts in case of fire signs displayed
Approximate number of employees in the building at any one time:
RECORD OF PREVIOUS FIRE INCIDENTS AND FALSE ALARMS

DATE OCCURRENC ACTIONS TAKEN

E

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Yes No Comments

Are the premises subject to any Enforcement Notices? (issued by
the Fire Authority)

Is a Licence or Registration in force? (eg Premises

licence(alcohol), Fireworks Registration)

Does this organisation employ 5 or more persons

Are the premises in a multi-occupied building?
Are there any residential properties in the building? (Include brief
details below)

Has a procedure been implemented for the following items:

Yes No N/A
Sleeping occupants:
People with Disabilities:
Occupants in remote
areas: (Lone Worker
Policy)
Any others: i.e. Young
persons, Visitors etc.
Yes No Comments
Are there Appointed Competent Persons for the following
Fire Fighting?
Fire Safety Training of Employees?
Electrical/gas items serviced (filters etc)?
Portable Appliance Testing?
Is an electrical equipment register maintained?
Use of extension leads or multi adaptors restricted?
Is there storage on exit routes?
Are Staircases & Corridors kept free of combustible items?
Correct fire procedures and signage displayed ?
Use of portable heating restricted?
Smoking policy in force?
Good Housekeeping, waste control/removal system,
Is there a disaster management plan, Business continuity plan in
place
Has the risk from Dangerous Substances been reduced to as low as
possible
Are there suitable evacuation procedures in place?
Are audibility levels appropriate to size and use of premises? (eg Premises
licence-alarm linked to music, visual strobes for hard of hearing)
Is the fire fighting equipment appropriate to size and use of premises?
ie 1 extinguisher per 200 m² and/or a minimum of 2 per floor
Are special extinguishers provided for special risks (i.e. Dry Powder, CO²)?

Is fire fighting equipment accessible and sited correctly?

Is there correct signage of exit routes and staircases?
Do travel distances comply with the relevant guides?(e.g.18m dead end
travel 45m two way travel)
Is access to areas of Imminent Danger restricted?
Have all persons with access to these areas received adequate safety
training?
Are there appropriate evacuation procedures in place for pre and post
incidents?
Has the Responsible Person appointed one or more Competent Persons
to assist in undertaking the fire safety control measures(also to cover for
sickness and leave)?

Has their competence been confirmed?

Is there a likelihood of an explosive atmosphere occurring
Are fire fighters switches fitted to luminous discharge tubes where
applicable
Are fire fighters switches signed
Are dry/wet rising mains, foam inlets being maintained?
Are fire fighting shafts being maintained?
Is the access for fire fighting appliances adequate?
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS

Any defects that present a threat to the health, safety and welfare of users of the premises are to be dealt with immediately

Your significant findings should include the following points:-

1. Hazards
2. Persons at risk
3. Preventative measures
4. Interim measures
5. Relevant instruction and training
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