- Fire Risk Assessment

 

 

What is a Fire Risk Assessment?

 

A Fire Risk Assessment is a systematic identification of all fire related hazards within the premises and is designed to analyse how those hazards may adversely affect the building and its occupants.

It should identify the level of risk that the hazards present and also identify suitable control measures for any significant findings. The assessment should in include an action plan reasonable timescales assigned for the implementation of any necessary remedial action.

 

Do I need a Fire Risk Assessment for my building?

 

As the 'responsible person,' you must arrange for a 'competent person' to carry out a fire risk assessment.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which came into force on 1st October 2006, requires that all buildings (other than single domestic dwellings) have an assessment carried out and all significant findings recorded.

This order replaced all existing fire safety legislation and therefore, even with any previous Fire certificates issued for the building, by the fire service, it is still necessary to carry out a new assessment.

What happens if I don't carry out a Fire Risk Assessment?

The main risk involved with not carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment is that you would then be unaware of any fire related hazards that could affect the safety of the occupants of the building and any potential threat to the continued operation of your business. This could result in serious injury, death and/or significant financial loss.

In addition it is a legal requirement to carry out and manage the fire assessment and failure to do so could lead to enforcement action being taken against the 'Responsible Person'.

Who should carry out the Assessment?

Somebody with an appropriate level of knowledge and experience regarding the legislation, fire safety standards, and the principles of risk assessment. This person must be able to make appropriate judgements regarding fire risk and recommend suitable measures to eliminate, or manage these risks.
What happens once the assessment is complete?

'Significant Findings' must be recorded in writing and any/all persons who may be affected by the assessment should be informed accordingly. In addition, an action plan should be created regarding the implementation of any necessary remedial action. The action plan should specify exactly what is to be achieved, by whom and in what timescales. This should then be continually kept up to date and should provide a full audit trail facility for management and Enforcing Authorities.

N.B. Reviews of the initial assessment will need to be reviewed 'Whenever it is considered to be no longer valid'. Basically, following any significant change to the occupancy or layout of the building, following any fire related incident or near miss, or at periodic intervals as stated within the assessment (generally considered to be annually, for normal risk buildings).

How can I arrange a fire risk assessment for my building?

To arrange a risk assessment please contact us .

 

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