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Fire Risk Assessment
(in line with PAS-79 standard)

A fire can have a devastating effect on a company, causing harm to their employees and destruction to premises, plant, and equipment. A fire risk assessment must be completed as a legal requirement by a competent person and reviewed on a regular basis. The fire risk assessment follows the principles of identifying ignition sources, combustible materials, people at risk, and actions to remove and reduce the risk of fire.

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What is a fire risk assessment survey?

  • A fire risk assessment (FRA) is a review undertaken of a building in order to assess its fire risk and offer recommendations to make the building safer, if necessary.

  • It should identify the fire hazards in your premises, as well as identify the people at risk. The FRA must be carefully recorded and then take the form of a Review.

  • A set of recommendations comprising an Action Plan is then prepared, based on the hazards identified and their severity – Low, Moderate or High Risk.

  • You will then be able to decide whether the risks identified are acceptable or whether you need to take steps to reduce or remove them, as reasonably as is practicable.

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When should an FRA be undertaken?

It is recommended this is reviewed every 12 months, or when layouts and / or occupants change, or when material amends are made to the building fabric, or if the purpose of the building is altered.

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What is reviewed as part of a fire risk assessment?

Although every fire risk assessment is unique, the following fire prevention and fire risk factors are checked by the assessor as part of the assessment:

  • The building’s construction, layout, and use

  • The nature and number of occupants, including any potentially vulnerable occupants

  • Electrical equipment on the site that could be a potential source of ignition

  • Whether the building has a history of any fire loss

  • Defence against arson

  • Smoking areas as well as prevention measures that have been taken to prevent fires caused by smoking

  • Protection against fires that are caused by lightning

  • Installed and portable heating devices that can trigger fires

  • Any fire hazards that have been introduced by outside contractors or building works

  • General housekeeping and key areas being kept clear of any combustible materials

  • The configuration and maintenance of escape routes

What is reviewed as part of a fire risk assessment continued​

  • Storage arrangements for any flammable and dangerous liquids

  • Emergency lighting has been properly installed and is in good working order

  • Measures are in place for limiting fire spread

  • Adequate means are in place to raise the alarm in the event of a fire

  • Fire safety signs are in the proper locations and used correctly

  • Other devices, like sprinklers, are properly installed and maintained

  • The appropriate fire extinguishers are in the correct locations

  • Whether or not there is evacuation drills and fire safety training on a regular basis

  • Who manages the building’s fire safety and how well it is done

  • Proper records and documentation are being kept on fire safety measures

  • Correct testing procedures and maintenance are in place for fire safety systems

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