Regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005 checklist
Building fire risk assessment
What does this form include?
This form contains 35 sections:
Number of Floors
Approximate Floor Area
Occupancy
Description of Premises
- Typical Number of Occupants
Occupants at Special Risk
Outside Areas
Risk Assessment - Premises
- Are the buildings free from the risk of fire spreading from anything in the areas outside the building/s?
- Is the external building fabric in good condition?
Construction
Is the building constructed of non-combustible materials?
Electrical
Risk Assessment - Ignition Sources
- Has the fixed wiring installation been tested within the last five years?
- Is the installation free from temporary wiring?
- Are the electrical protection devices suitable for their purpose?
- Are portable appliances inspected/tested annually?
- Are trailing leads restricted to the minimum amount?
- Are all trailing leads undamaged?
- Are battery charging & electric switchgear areas clear of storage/combustible materials?
- Any comments or hazards observed?
Heating
Processes
Storage
Risk Assessment - Storage/Housekeeping
- Are the storage areas for combustible materials separated from production areas by fire division walls?
- Is storage in the workplace well controlled?
- Are high risk areas free from storage?
Housekeeping
Manual Warning Systems
Risk assessment - Detection and Warning
- Are there adequate means to warn people as soon as possible?
Types of warning devices?
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Risk Assessment - Means Of Escape
- Is the escape time for all occupants sufficient?
Risk Assessment - Fire Fighting
- Is there sufficient firefighting equipment of the correct type
Quantity
Risk Assessment - Management Considerations & Practices
- Are you the sole occupier of the building?
- Is there an emergency plan?
- Does the induction training include "Actions to take in the event of a fire"?
- Are people trained in Fire Awareness?
- Are there adequate instructions for calling the Fire Service in the event of a fire?
- Is a "Hot Work" permit or "Permit to Work" system in force?
- Is smoking prohibited in the building?
- Is signage displayed to show this?
- Are suitable arrangements in place for persons who wish to smoke?
- Is there any evidence of breaches of policy in relation to smoking?
- Does basic security against arson appear reasonable?
- Is there an absence of unnecessary fire load in close proximity to the building or available for ignition by outsiders?
Risk Assessment - Maintenance Practices
- Fire Alam Systems
- Automatic Fire Detection System
- Emergency Lighting
Has the premises been free from?
Risk Assessment - Previous Incidents
- Fires?
- Break Ins?
- Vandalism?
Other Incidents (state)
If not, state incidents, costs and measures taken to prevent reoccurrence
State the recommendations with priority for implementation i.e.:High: Needs urgent attention within 2
Risks & Recommendations Arising From This Risk Assessment
Recommendations
By When Date
Sign Off
- No other defects found at the time of inspection
Assessors Signature
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