Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) Checklist

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FRA
Action
Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
1. MANAGEMENT, PLANNING & PROCEDURES
Yes
1.1 Do you have an up-to-date Fire Safety Policy? No
N/A

Yes
Have you established and documented your No
1.2
procedures in the event of a fire or fire drill/practice?
N/A

Yes
Are fire safety risk assessments and resultant fire No
1.3
safety action plans reviewed regularly?
N/A

Yes
1.4 Are fire safety drills/practices carried out regularly? No
N/A

Yes
Are fire safety drills/practices reviewed for
1.5 successes and failures, and subsequent action No
taken? N/A

Yes
Are any findings from risk assessment and fire
1.6 drills/practices reported to your staff or their No
representatives? N/A

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Yes
If you share the workplace with others do you inform No
1.7
them of the risks you have identified?
N/A

Yes
If you do not have direct control of the premises
1.8 have you made your findings known to the landlord, No
owner or agent? N/A

Yes
Has an emergency plan been drawn up in case of a No
1.9
major fire?
N/A

Yes
Has an assembly point been identified and informed No
1.10
to staff?
N/A

Yes
Do you have sufficient Fire Marshals, and are they No
1.11
properly trained (and such training recorded)?
N/A

Yes
Has provision been made for contacting the
1.12 emergency service both during and out of working No
hours? N/A

Yes
1.13 No
N/A

Yes
1.14 No
N/A

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
2. STAFF AWARENESS AND TRAINING
Are all new employees informed of and provided Yes
with the company’s Fire Safety Policy and No
2.1
Procedures?
(See Induction Feedback Form) N/A

Yes
Are any staff provided with fire fighting training and, No
2.2
if so, is this properly recorded?
N/A

Yes
Are all staff informed of and trained following risk No
2.3
assessment and related significant findings?
N/A

Yes
Are all staff aware of the fire prevention measures No
2.4
as detailed in sections 8 to 12 of this checklist?
N/A

Yes
Are all fire routes and exits in the premises known to No
2.5
staff?
N/A

Yes
Have all staff been informed of the location of the
2.6 fire extinguishers [and other fire fighting No
equipment]? N/A

Yes
Is the assembly point(s) in the event of fire known to No
2.7
all staff?
N/A

Yes
2.8 No
N/A

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Yes
2.9 No
N/A

3. VISITORS, CONTRACTORS & DISABLED

Yes
Have provisions been made to inform
3.1 visitors/contractors of the location of the fire safety No
assembly point(s)? N/A

Yes
Are visitors/contractors informed as to the
3.2 procedures on discovering a fire or hearing the fire No
alarm? N/A

Yes
Are controls in place in respect of contractors’ use
3.3 of potentially hazardous equipment? E.g. No
blowlamps, cutting and welding equipment. N/A

Yes
Has provision been made for the safe evacuation of No
3.4
visiting disabled persons?
N/A

Yes
Do escape routes provide adequately for the needs No
3.5
of the disabled? See Section 4 below.
N/A

Yes
Have staff been instructed on know to assist
3.6 visitors, the disabled [and members of the public] in No
evacuation of the workplace? N/A

Yes
Are Contractors asked to complete Hot Work No
3.7
Permits?
N/A

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 FRA Action
Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Yes
3.8 No
N/A

Yes
3.9 No
N/A

4. FIRE EXITS, ESCAPE ROUTES & EMERGENCY LIGHTING

Yes
Are there sufficient exits of suitable width for the No
4.1 If only one exit is available complete 4.5 below.
people likely to be present?
N/A If more than 1 exit complete 4.6 below.

Yes
No <<If no, recommend you install an automatic fire-
4.2 Is this escape route fire resistant (protected)?
detection system>>
N/A

Yes
4.3 Are escape routes clearly signed? No
N/A

High
What is the level of risk in (this part of) the premises Med
4.4
of a fire starting or spreading quickly?
Low

12m
What distance do people need to go to reach the 18m <<12, 18 and 25m are required respectively for
4.5
exit? (single exit) high, normal/medium and low risk areas>>
25m

25m
What distance do people need to go to reach the 45m <<25, 45 and 60m are required respectively for
4.6
exit? (more than one exit) high, normal/medium and low risk areas>>
60m

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Are all exits/routes clearly indicated by the “Green Yes
Running Man” on a white background, together with No
4.7
an arrow pointing in the direction of escape? (“Final
Exit” signs do not require an accompanying arrow) N/A

Yes
Are all fire exit routes and the points of exit (inc.
4.8 stairways and corridors) from the building clear of No
obstructions? N/A

Yes
Are all floor surfaces and stairs on escape routes No
4.9
free from tripping and slipping hazards?
N/A

Yes
Are all fire-resisting self-closing doors on escape
4.10 routes correctly labeled, closing fully, in good state No
of repair and not wedged open? N/A

<<Emergency lighting is required in underground

Yes
Are escape routes adequately lit and is all lighting and windowless parts of premises, in core stairways
4.11 (normal and where provided emergency) on escape No or those serving storeys more than 30 m above
routes fully operational? N/A ground level, internal corridors more than 30m and
in open plan office areas of more than 60m²>>
Yes
Is the emergency lighting tested regularly and the No
4.12
tests recorded?
N/A

Yes
4.13 Do all exits lead to a place of safety? No
N/A

Yes
4.14 Are steps and stairs in a good state of repair? No
N/A

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Yes
Does the workforce know not to use lifts in the event No
4.15
of a fire?
N/A

Yes
Are “Fire Action” notices clearly displayed No
4.16
throughout the premises?
N/A

Yes
4.18 No
N/A

Yes
4.19 No
N/A

5. FIRE DOORS, EXIT DOORS & COMPARTMENTATION

Yes
Are final exit routes always unlocked when the No
5.1
premises are in use?
N/A
Yes
Are devices securing final exits capable of being No <<ideal fastening for fire exit door is bar across the
5.2
opened immediately and easily without a key? width of the door that releases the lock/latch>>
N/A
Yes
Are internal doors labeled as such and normally
5.3 No
kept closed?
N/A
Yes
5.4 Are self-closers on fire doors operating correctly? No
N/A

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Yes <<must do so if more than 50 people may be
Do the doors on escape routes open in the direction
5.5 No required to escape from the relevant area, or leads
of travel?
N/A from a high risk area>>

Yes
<<spaces between ducting and services through
Have other measures been taken to ensure that No
5.6 holes in fire walls should be filled with fire resistant
smoke and flames cannot spread from one part of
N/A stopping>>
the premises to another part?
Yes
5.7 No
N/A
Yes
5.8 No
N/A

6. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Yes <<e.g. a 9 litre water extinguisher will be required
Do you have sufficient fire-fighting appliances No for every 200m² of floor area for Class A fires -
6.1
throughout your premises? combustible solids - paper, wood, cloth & plastics +
N/A 1 per floor
Yes
Are your fire extinguishers and blankets positioned No <<e.g mounted on walls and within 30m of a
6.2
properly and located near to sites of higher fire risk? potential fire>>
N/A

Yes
<<e.g. powder for electrical and liquid (not metals):
Are portable extinguishers of the correct type for the No
6.3 foam for liquid (not electrical or metal): water for
fire risk and properly colour coded?
N/A wood, paper & textiles (not liquid, electrical or metal)

Yes
Are all fire-fighting appliances certified for quality?
6.4 And is the last date of inspection displayed on the No
extinguisher? N/A

Yes
Are all fire extinguishers, hose reels and sprinkler
No See maintenance and Testing of Fire Equipment
6.5 systems etc. regularly tested by competent persons
Guidance Notes
[and the results recorded]? N/A

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Yes
Have employees been instructed on when to use No
6.6
equipment?
N/A

Yes
Has every member of staff been trained in the No
6.7
correct use of fire fighting equipment?
N/A

Yes
6.8 No
N/A

Yes
6.9 No
N/A

7. FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

<<depends on size and nature of workplace and
Yes number of employees: manual system for small
Do the premises require an electrical or automatic No open offices, electrical system where a shouted
7.1
fire alarm? warning or bell cannot be heard by everyone: and
N/A automatic systems where a fire might start & grow
undetected>>
Yes
7.2 Can the alarm be heard throughout the premises? No
N/A

Yes
Is the fire alarm system tested regularly and in good No See Maintenance and Testing of Fire Equipment
7.3
working order, and tests recorded? Guidance Notes
N/A

Yes
7.4 Is the fire alarm maintained on a regular basis? No
N/A

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Yes
Can the fire alarm be raised without placing anyone No
7.5
in danger?
N/A

Yes
Are the fire alarm points clearly visible and No
7.7
unobstructed?
N/A

Yes
Is the fire alarm connected to a monitoring station No
7.8
that contacts the fire brigade?
N/A

Yes
Have all members of staff been trained in how to No
7.9
operate the fire alarm system(s)?
N/A

Yes
7.10 No
N/A

Yes
7.11 No
N/A

8. FIRE PREVENTION: NEATNESS, TIDINESS & HEATERS

Yes
Have all employees been instructed to keep their No
8.1
workplace(s) tidy?
N/A

Yes
Is there a waste control system, and is it working
8.2 effectively to keep the workplace clear of No
combustible waste and rubbish? N/A

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Yes
Is waste put in a safe, secure place awaiting No
8.3
collection?
N/A

Yes
8.4 Is burning of rubbish on the site prohibited? No
N/A

Yes
Are production areas kept clear of dust and No
8.5
rubbish?
N/A

Yes
Is there a system for controlling the amounts of
No <<only such quatities as required for the day's
8.6 combustible materials, flammable liquids and gases
production should be taken from storage>>
in the workplace? N/A

Yes
Are all ducts, pipes, beams and trusses and kept No
8.7
clean?
N/A

Yes
Are all areas outside the premises kept clear of No
8.8
waste and combustible material?
N/A

Yes
8.9 Is the upholstery of furniture in good condition? No
N/A

Yes
Are all heaters fitted with suitable guards and fixed No
8.10
in position away from combustible materials?
N/A

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Yes
8.11 No
N/A

Yes
8.12 No
N/A

9. FIRE PREVENTION: STORAGE & FLAMMABLES

Yes
9.1 Are flammable products used on the premises? No
N/A

Yes
If so, are they kept away from potential sources of No
9.2
ignition?
N/A

Yes
<<small quantities should be kept in flameproof
Is sufficient storage available for combustible No
9.3 metal cabinents. Large quantities in a dedicated
materials and flammable liquids and gases?
N/A flameproof store>>

Yes
Are the quantities of flammable products used in the
9.4 workplace kept to a minimum and, when not No
needed, returned to safe storage? N/A

Yes
Are the storage areas secure and with proper signs
9.5 and restricted access? No <<e.g. Flammable Liquid>>
No smoking should be on all stores. N/A

Yes
Do fire-resistant walls and doors provide storage No
9.6
areas?
N/A

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Yes
Are adequate gangways provided between shelving No
9.7
and stacks of stored material?
N/A

Yes
Are sprinkler heads and fire detectors free from No
9.8
obstruction from stacks and shelves?
N/A

Yes
Are stacks and shelves clear of light fittings and hot No
9.9
service pipes?
N/A

Yes
9.10 No
N/A

Yes
9.11 No
N/A

10. FIRE PREVENTION: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION & EQUIPMENT

Yes
Within last 5 years has the electrical installation
10.1 been subject to an insulation test by a qualified No
electrician in accordance with IEE Regulations? N/A

Yes
Are all items of electrical equipment working
10.2 properly, inspected regularly and fitted with correctly No
rated fuses? N/A

Yes
Is the use of electrical extension leads and No
10.3
multipoint adaptors kept to a minimum?
N/A

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Yes
Are cables and leads run in safe places to prevent
10.4 tripping hazards and damage to the cables and No
leads? N/A

Yes
Are isolators and mains electricity switches clearly No
10.5
signed?
N/A

Yes
10.6 No
N/A

Yes
10.7 No
N/A

11. FIRE PREVENTION: SMOKING

Yes
Have all enclosed and partially enclosed smoking No
11.1
facilities been removed?
N/A

Yes
Are all company vehicles (those used by more than No
11.2
one person) now smoke free?
N/A

Are no-smoking signs displayed in a prominent

position at every public entrance with a minimum Yes
size of A5 (210mm by 148mm) in area with the No
11.3
international no-smoking symbol and the words ”No
Smoking: It is against the law to smoke in these N/A
premises”?
In workplaces only used by members of staff, or
Yes
workplaces that are part of larger smoke free
11.4 premises, are no-smoking signs of at least 70mm in No
diameter displayed consisting of the international N/A
no-smoking symbol?

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Do company vehicles (used by more than one Yes
person and not used primarily for private use) No
11.5
display the international symbol as described in
11.4? N/A

Yes
Does the company maintain an up-to-date No- No
11.6
Smoking Policy?
N/A

Yes
11.7 No
N/A

Yes
11.8 No
N/A

12. FIRE PREVENTION: ARSON

Yes
Have suitable measures been taken to secure No
12.1
building against intruders?
N/A

Yes
Are all doors and windows locked when the No
12.2
premises are unlocked?
N/A

Yes
Are all visitors to the building signed in, provided
12.3 with badges and accompanied by their host or staff No
at all times? N/A

Yes
Are all members of staff trained to challenge or No
12.4
report suspicious persons and behaviour?
N/A

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Ref Description Yes/No Comments FHRA No.
Required
No.
Yes
12.5 No
N/A

Yes
12.6 No
N/A

13. BUSINESS CONTINUITY

Yes
Are duplicate copies of contingency plans, records,
13.1 back-up discs and documents kept safely in another No
building or on a different server? N/A

Yes
Are the insurance policies up-to-date and adequate No
13.3
to cover all requirements?
N/A

Yes
13.4 No
N/A

Assessor Name: Duty Holder Name:

Signature: Signature:

Date: Date:

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