FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT REVIEW

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1 COVER SHEET REVIEW Employer or other Responsible Person: Address of Property: Person(s) Consulted: Assessor: Director of Kent Business School in conjunction with Council & the Vice Chancellor Kent Business School Annexe Several occupants Andrew Briggs, Tech IFSM, MIIRSM Date of Fire Risk Assessment: 25th - 27th March 2009 Date of Previous Fire Risk Assessment: Suggested Date for Review: 7th June SHOULD BE READ I COJUCTIO WITH THIS REVIEW. March 2011, or as per UoK SHEU official schedule, or in event of significant change Document dated 30th March 2009 Fire Risk Assessment in accordance with Publicly Available Standard PAS 79:2007 (British Standards Institute): Fire Risk Assessment - Guidance and a recommended methodology

2 COVER SHEET

3 GEERAL BUILDIG DESCRIPTIO 1.0 The Building 1.1 umber of floors Approximate floor area: ot reviewed at this time 1.3 Construction Details: Collection of single storey temporary buildings 1.4 Occupancy: Offices, academic/administrative, and one research space 2.0 The Occupants 2.1 Approximate maximum number: ot reviewed at this time 2.2 Maximum number of staff at any one time: ot reviewed at this time 2.3 Maximum number of members of public: ot reviewed at this time (Add more detail by area or room as appropriate) 3.0 Occupants at Special Risk 3.1 Sleeping occupants: /A 3.2 Occupants with disabilities: one at time of assessment 3.3 Occupants in remote areas: /A 3.4 Others: /A 4.0 Fire Loss Experience 4.1 Fires in past 10 years: il 4.2 Cost of fire losses: /A

4 GEERAL BUILDIG DESCRIPTIO 5.0 Other Relevant Information 5.1 Detail: /A 6.0 Relevant Fire Safety Legislation 6.1 Primary statutory provisions etc: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, referred Official Guidance & related British Standards/Euro orms 6.2 Enforced by: Kent Fire & Rescue Service 6.3 Other legislation significant to fire safety provisions in this building: 6.4 Enforced by:

5 The following is based on BS 9999 concepts and principles, which may be used in conjunction with official guidance in assessing risks. Categories relevant to the building are highlighted. Occupant risk categories Risk category Description Comments A Occupants who are awake and Staff; students familiar with the building B Occupants who are awake and Occasional visitors unfamiliar with the building C Occupants who are likely to be asleep: Ci long-term individual occupancy Cii long-term managed occupancy Ciii short-term occupancy D Occupants receiving medical care E Occupants in transit Fire growth rate(s) Category Fire growth rate Typical fire growth parameter, kj/s3 1 Slow Medium Most locations 3 Fast Ultra-fast Locations (where specific) & categories Risk profiles: Predominantly A2 (marginal/occasional B2) Management level required: 2 1 = fully proactive; optimally staffed, controlled & resourced etc. See BS 9999:2008 section = reliably reactive; compliant with legislation & direct requirements ( 3 = /A, less than compliant with legislation ) Environmental risks Fire-fighting water runoff and temporary release of combustion products to atmosphere only; no other environmental impact likely Heritage aspects Building does not have Listed status.

6 FIRE HAZARDS IDE DETAIL ES O /A COMMETS, COTROL MEASURES REQUIRED ETC FURTHER COMMETS, DETAIL, CLARIFICATIO ETC DESCRIPTIOS, JUSTIFICATIOS ETC 7.0 Electrical Sources of Ignition Continue insofar as possible to maintain/encourage safe separation distance of ½ metre between appliances and combustible materials in all areas, to ensure that sources of heat do not arise from faulty or overloaded electrical equipment, to ensure that all electrical fuses and circuit breakers etc are of the correct rating and suitable for the purpose, and to switch equipment off at the end of the working day. 7.1 Reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of electrical origin? 7.2 Fixed installation periodically inspected and tested? Portable appliance testing carried out? Suitable policy regarding use of personal electrical appliances? Suitable limitation of trailing leads and adaptors? Items found missed from Portable Appliance Testing (kitchen appliances) - ensure PAT and fixed installation testing is carried out regularly. 8.0 Smoking 8.1, 2 Reasonable measures taken to prevent fires as a result of smoking? Prohibited where appropriate? Arrangements for smokers? o evidence of breaches? Ensure University smoking policy continues to be implemented, publicised and enforced insofar as possible. ote - wall-mounted ashtray should be moved from front entrance to a position outside the 5m exclusion zone. 9.0 Arson 9.1, 2 Does basic security against arson by outsiders appear reasonable? Absence of fire load available for ignition by outsiders? (Proximity to or presence within building) See also Portable Heaters & Heating Installations 10.1 Is the use of portable heaters avoided as far as practicable? 10.2 If portable heaters are used: is the use of the more hazardous type (e.g. radiant bar fires or lpg appliances) avoided? Are suitable measures taken to minimize the hazard of ignition of combustible materials? 10.3 Are fixed heating installations subject to regular maintenance? Portable electrical heaters with open elements, such as fan or convector heaters, must not be used Cooking 11.1 Are reasonable measures taken to prevent fires as a result of cooking & heating? Is all essential maintenance up to date and recorded? 11.2 Are filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly? Are suitable extinguishing appliances available? Powder extinguisher in kitchen should be moved to a position in the direction of escape; fire blanket is unnecessary and may be removed Lightning 12.1 Does the building have a lightning protection system? 13.0 Housekeeping 13.1 Is the standard of housekeeping adequate? Ensure that housekeeping programme continues to include prompt removal of combustible materials and waste Are combustible materials separated from ignition Continue to maintain safe separation distance of ½ metre between appliances sources? and combustible materials throughout building Is there an avoidance of unnecessary accumulation of combustible materials or waste? 13.4 Is there appropriate storage of combustible materials? (1) Recycling bins were found in three locations in escape routes and must be removed to within rooms. (2) A sizeable quantity of papers etc is present in and on open shelves in the rear escape route corridor - this should be reduced and controlled. Escape routes should be maintained as fire-sterile as possible. Combustible materials should not be present.

7 FIRE HAZARDS 13.5 Is there avoidance of inappropriate storage of combustibles materials? 14.0 Outside Contractor and Building Works Hazards 14.1 Is there satisfactory control over works carried out in the building by outside contractors? 14.2, 3 Are adequate fire safety conditions imposed on outside contractors? 15.0 Dangerous Substances 15.1 Have the hazardous properties of dangerous substances been considered? If relevant, has a risk assessment been carried out according to the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002? 15.2 Is there adequate information on safety provided by the supplier on any relevant safety data sheet? 15.3 Has account been taken regarding: the special, technical and organisational measures and the substances used and their possible interactions. the amount of the substance involved where the work will involve more than one dangerous substance, the risk presented by such substances in combination the arrangements for the safe handling, storage and transport of dangerous substances and of waste containing dangerous substances any other measures introduced as a result of the RRO 15.4 Are there safe systems of work for maintenance, where there is the potential for a high level of risk? 15.5 Are sufficient control measures in place to counter the likelihood that an explosive atmosphere will occur and its persistence including adjacent areas? 15.6 Are sufficient control measures in place to counter the likelihood that ignition sources, including electrostatic discharges, will be present and become active and effective 15.7 Has account been taken regarding the scale of the anticipated effects? 15.8 Is sufficient additional safety information available to enable the assessment to be completed? Appropriate control (including Permits To work where appropriate) administered by Estates. KBS should however ensure that contractors are briefed on, and accounted for under, building Fire Emergency Plan (also that contractors' dangerous substances are known & logged - see 15). As above. Minimal in normal running - janitorial etc. (See also 14.1) 16.0 Other Significant Ignition Sources 16.1 Are there other significant ignition sources present?

8 FIRE PROTECTIO IDE DETAIL ES O /A COMMETS & COTROL MEASURES REQUIRED ETC. FURTHER COMMETS, DETAIL, CLARIFICATIO ETC DESCRIPTIOS, JUSTIFICATIOS ETC 17.0 Means of Escape from Fire Kitchen and print room doors appear to be habitually wedged open. Since there is no automatic fire detection present, management should ensure that all doors, especially to unoccupied rooms, are routinely closed at all times when there is no person present in the room Is it considered that the building is provided with reasonable means of escape in case of fire? Except as i Adequate design of escape routes? (Calculate for room and premises occupancy numbers & types, where relevant.) Except as ii Adequate provision of exits? (Calculate for room Side and rear exits should be provided with suitable ramps for disabled egress. and premises occupancy numbers & types, where relevant.) 17.2 iii Are exits easily and immediately openable where necessary? (Alarm-linked features such as electronic door release mechanisms to be verified as compliant, functional and suitably failsafe) Rear final exit door binding and difficult to open - to relieve/repair iv Do escape exits open in the direction of escape where necessary? 17.2 v Avoidance of sliding or revolving doors as fire exits where necessary? 17.2 vi Are there satisfactory means for securing exits? 17.2 vii Are there reasonable travel distances where there Except as is a single direction of travel? 17.2 viii Are there reasonable travel distances where there is an alternative means of escape? 17.2 ix Is there suitable protection of escape routes? Cross-corridor fire doors have excessive gaps which should be adjusted. Fire doors are otherwise in serviceable condition. See also 21.1 (1) x Suitable fire precautions for all inner rooms? 17.2 xi Are all escape routes unobstructed? Alternative exits must continue to be kept clear of vegetation etc Is the building provided with reasonable arrangements for means of escape for occupants with disabilities? Procedures for assisting the rapid evacuation of disabled persons from the building in the case of fire should be devised for all areas to which such persons may resort. Means of escape are not adequate for some persons with reduced mobility including wheelchair users, for whom the building has only one direction of escape - these persons should not access the area beyond the cross-corridor fire doors unless adequate alternative arrangements (from suitably informed/trained persons working in those areas) are reliably in place, until action point 17.2 ii has been completed (see also 17.3). Greater provision of technical, physical, organisational and human resources is being developed on a campus-wide basis to provide comprehensive systems for disabled evacuation. Local departments and building occupants may be required to assist with implementing such plans Measures to Limit Fire Spread and Development 18.1 i Is it considered that there is compartmentation of a reasonable standard? (Including e.g. firestopping of service penetrations) 18.1 ii Is it considered that there is reasonable limitation of linings that may promote fire spread? See 17.2 ix. See 13.3.

9 FIRE PROTECTIO 18.2 As far as can be reasonably ascertained, are fire dampers provises as necessary to prevent critical means of escape against passage of fire, smoke and combustion products in the early stages of a fire? 19.0 Escape Lighting 19.1 Is a reasonable standard of escape lighting provided? 20.0 Fire Safety Signs and otices 20.1 Does the building have a reasonable standard of fire safety signs and notices? (1) Provide 'fire door keep shut' signs on both sides of all cross-corridor fire doors. (2) Remove inappropriate fire exit sign pointing to letterbox adjacent to reception counter. (3) Provide 'fire exit keep clear' signs outside side and rear exit doors Means of Giving Warning in Case of Fire 21.1 Is a reasonable manually operated electrical fire alarm system provided? 21.2, 3 Is automatic fire detection provided in building? (Throughout building? Part(s) of building only?) Is the extent of automatic fire detection generally suitable for the occupancy and risk? 21.4 Is there a remote transmission of alarm signal? Recommend automatic relaying of alarm signal to Campus Watch. 21 suppl. Is the fire alarm system audible or perceptible throughout the building? 22.0 Portable Fire Extinguishing Appliances 22.1 Is the provision of portable fire extinguishers reasonable? 22.2 Are hose reels provided? 22.3 Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible? Appears adequate, subject to ongoing verification by Estates that 65dB is attained throughout Automatic Fixed Systems 23.1 Is there a suitable sprinkler or water based system, gaseous local application or total flooding provided that is adequate for the risk present? 24.0 Other Fixed Systems and Equipment 24.1 Are there suitable smoke control facilities for the risk present? 24 suppl. Is there suitable provision of a fire-fighters' switch(es) for high voltage luminous discharge tube signs etc? Has suitable notice of these been given to the Fire & Rescue Authority, including switch colouring and marking?

10 MAAGIG FIRE SAFET IDE DETAIL ES O /A COTROL MEASURES FURTHER COMMETS, DETAIL, CLARIFICATIO ETC DESCRIPTIOS, JUSTIFICATIOS ETC 25.0 Procedures and Arrangements 25.1 Fire safety is managed by: Director of Kent Business School Are competent persons appointed to assist in undertaking and ensuring the preventive and protective measures (i.e. relevant general fire precautions)? 25.3, 4 Is there a suitable record of fire safety arrangements? Procedures properly documented? Suitable arrangements for summoning the Fire & Rescue Service, meeting them on arrival and providing relevant information including that relating to hazards to fire-fighters? Suitable arrangements for ensuring that the premises have been evacuated? Suitable fire assemply point(s)? Adequate procedures for evacuation of persons with disabilities? Provide, resource and implement a written Fire Emergency Plan covering all appropriate procedures, responsibilities and features of the building. The Plan should include arrangements to assist disabled persons; for academic staff etc to take responsibility for the evacuation of students in their presence; to conduct a full coordinated sweep of the building to confirm full evacuation or otherwise; and to provide clear instructions for liaising with the fire brigade on arrival and notifying them of any special risks or conditions. A diagrammatic plan of the building, escape routes, and other fire safety features should be provided Are persons nominated and trained to use fire extinguishing appliances? 25.6 Are persons nominated and trained to assist with evacuation, including evacuation of persons with disabilities? Campus Watch (completion of training pending). Wherever practicable, sufficient persons should be nominated and trained in order to facilitate evacuation (see 25.3,4) at all material times, including fire marshals and those assigned to assisting persons with disabilities. These provisions are being planned and gradually implements Is there appropriate liaison with the Fire & Rescue Service (e.g. any relevant notifications, familiarization visits etc) 25.8 Is a system of routine in-house, local inspections of fire precautions implemented? Ensure that a system of checks and inspections of fire safety features is implemented throughout all locations. Fire extinguishers should be checked at least monthly and the results recorded. See also 27.5 and Training and Drills 26.1 Are all staff given adequate fire safety instruction and training on induction? 26.1 Are all students and/or visitors given adequate suppl. fire safety information and instruction at an appropriate time? 26.2 Are all staff given adequate periodic fire safety refresher instruction and training at suitable intervals? Continue to provide adequate fire safety instruction and training to all staff on induction. Provide adequate fire safety information and instruction and training to all students and visitors at the earliest opportunity. Lecturers, tutors, seminar leaders, facilitators etc. must deliver basic fire safety information to students on the first occasion in any given location.?? Basic fire safety information should be repeated at not less than yearly intervals, and refresher training should be provided at not less than 3 yearly intervals.

11 MAAGIG FIRE SAFET 26.3 Does all staff training (and student/visitor information, as appropriate) provide information, instruction or training on the following: fire risks in the building, fire safety measures, action in the event of fire and on hearing the alarm signal, operation of manual call points, location and use of fire extinguishers, means of summoning the Fire & Rescue Service, identity of persons nominated to assist with evacuation, identity of persons nominated to use fire extinguishing appliances? (Generic Safety Unit training) 26.4 Are staff with special responsibilities (e.g. fire marshals) given additional training? 26.5 Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals, and in accordance with official guidance? 26.6 When the employees or visitors of another employer work or are accommodated in the premises: 26.6 i Is the employer given appropriate information (e.g. on fire risks and general fire precautions)? Subject to planning, and nominating staff (see 25.6). Ensure suitable training (including timely refreshers) is given to all staff allocated special fire safety responsibilities. Continue to carry out fire drills in accordance with official guidance. Blocking of (a) significant escape route(s) should be staged to simulate conditions of an actual fire and to familiarise building occupants with alternative escape routes ii Is it ensured that the employees and visitors are provided with adequate instructions and information? Under further development (evacuation plan diagrams etc) Inspection, Testing and Maintenance 27.1 Adequate maintenance and inspection of premises? 27.2 Weekly testing and periodic servicing of fire detection and alarm system? 27.3 Monthly and annual testing routines for emergency lighting? 27.4 Annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances? 27.5 Periodic inspection of external escape staircases and gangways? 27.6 Six-monthly testing and annual inspection of rising mains and/or hydrants? 27.7 Weekly and monthly testing, six monthly inspection and annual testing of fire-fighting lifts? 27.8 Weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations? 27.9 Routine checks of final exit doors and/or security fastening? Annual inspection and test of lightning protection systems? As Implement periodic inspection of external escape staircases and gangways. Implement regular routine checks of final exit doors and/or security fastening. Checks should include ensuring that vegetation etc does not obstruct free egress to assembly point.

12 MAAGIG FIRE SAFET Other relevant inspections or tests: (including e.g. ductwork dampers, fire shutters, venting systems, door holdback devices, electronic door release systems) 28.0 Records 28.1 Are appropriate records kept for: 28.1 i Fire drills? 28.1 ii Fire training? 28.1 iii Fire alarm tests? 28.1 iv Emergency escape lighting tests? 28.1 v Maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems? 29.0 oung Persons Have the following matters been taken into particular account in risk assessment in respect of 29.1 young persons: the inexperience, lack of awareness of risks and 29.2 immaturity of young persons 29.3 the fitting-out and layout of the premises the nature, degree and duration of exposure to 29.4 physical and chemical agents the form, range, and use of work equipment and 29.5 the way in which it is handled; 29.6 the organisation of processes and activities the extent of the safety training provided or to be 29.7 provided to young persons risks from agents, processes and work listed in the Annex to Council Directive 94/33/EC on the 29.8 protection of young people at work 30.0 Behavioural Aspects Is there evidence from previous fire drills and other emergencies indicating that some occupants may be unaware, unwilling or fail to 30.1 evacuate? (Aside from disability-related) Is there evidence of disregard of fire safety provisions amongst building occupancy and/or 30.2 management? Is there evidence of significant human 30.3 interference with fire safety provisions?

13 This simple risk level estimator is based on a more general health and safety risk level estimator in BS 8800: Potential consequences of fire Slight harm Moderate harm Extreme harm Fire hazard Low Trivial risk Tolerable risk Moderate risk Medium Tolerable risk Moderate risk Substantial risk High Moderate risk Substantial risk Intolerable risk Taking into account the fire prevention measures observed at the time of this risk assessment, it is considered that the hazard from fire (probability of ignition) at this building is: Low / highly unlikely Medium / unlikely - following completion of recommendations of this fire risk assessment High / likely Taking into account the nature of the building and the occupants, as well as the fire protection and procedural arrangements observed at the time of this risk assessment, it is considered that the consequences for life safety in the event of fire would be: Slight harm - following completion of recommendations of this fire risk assessment Moderate harm - prior to completion of recommendations of this fire risk assessment Extreme harm In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows: Slight harm: Moderate harm: Extreme harm: Outbreak of fire unlikely to result in serious injury or death of any occupant (other than an occupant sleeping in a bedroom in which a fire occurs). Outbreak of fire could result in injury of one or more occupants, but it is unlikely to involve multiple fatalities. Significant potential for serious injury or death of one or more occupants.

14 Accordingly, it is considered that the risk to life from fire at this building is: Trivial Tolerable - following completion of recommendations of this fire risk assessment Moderate - prior to completion of recommendations of this fire risk assessment Substantial Intolerable A suitable risk-based control plan should involve effort and urgency that is proportional to risk. The following risk-based control plan is based on one advocated by BS 8800 for general health and safety risks: Trivial Tolerable Moderate Risk Level Action and Timescale o action is required and no additional detailed records need be kept. o major additional controls required. However, there may be a need for consideration of improvements that involve minor or limited cost, and various corrective actions may be required. It is essential that efforts are made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures should be implemented within a defined time period. Where moderate risk is associated with consequences that constitute extreme harm, further assessment may be required to establish more precisely the likelihood of harm as a basis for determining the priority for improved control measures. Substantial Intolerable Considerable resources may have to be allocated to reduce the risk. If the building is unoccupied, it should not be occupied until the risk has been reduced. If the building is occupied, urgent action should be taken. Building (or relevant area) should not be occupied until the risk is reduced.

15 Any significant change, occurrence, finding or development should be reported immediately to the University s Safety, Health & Environment Unit so that mitigating action can be taken and this Fire Risk Assessment reviewed and updated.

16 ACTIO PLA ORGAISATIO: University of Kent ASSESSOR: Andrew Briggs BUILDIG: Kent Business School DATE: 30th March 2009 ACTIO PLA It is considered that the following recommendations should be implemented in order to reduce fire risk to, or maintain it at, the following level: TOLERABLE ote - various standard requirements relating to e.g. training and inspection have not been carried forward to the Action Plan, but are nevertheless necessary - see previous worksheets. REFERECE ACTIO REQUIRED TO ELIMIATE OR COTROL SIGIFICAT HAZARDS PRIORIT * RESPOSIBILIT TARGET DATE COMPLETE See also Further Comments/Detail/Clarification etc. in previous worksheets, where relevant 6 figure numbers are Estates Helpdesk Work Requests or carried forward to: ( = Estates spreadsheet) 7.0 Electrical Sources of Ignition 7.2 Items found missed from Portable Appliance Testing (kitchen appliances) - ensure PAT and fixed installation testing is carried out regularly Cooking 11.2 Powder extinguisher in kitchen should be moved to a position in the direction of escape; fire blanket is unnecessary and may be removed. 2A/B Estates / KBS 3A Estates 13.0 Housekeeping 13.3 (1) Recycling bins were found in three locations in escape routes and must be removed to within rooms. (2) A sizeable quantity of papers etc is present in and on open shelves in the rear escape route corridor - this should be reduced and controlled. 2A/B KBS 17.0 Means of Escape from Fire 17.0 Kitchen and print room doors appear to be habitually wedged open. Since there is 2A/B KBS no automatic fire detection present, management should ensure that all doors, especially to unoccupied rooms, are routinely closed at all times when there is no person present in the room ii Side and rear exits should be provided with suitable ramps for disabled egress. 2A Estates 17.2 iii Rear final exit door binding and difficult to open - to relieve/repair. 1A ix Cross-corridor fire doors have excessive gaps which should be adjusted. 2A/B Estates

17 ACTIO PLA 17.3 Procedures for assisting the rapid evacuation of disabled persons from the building in the case of fire should be devised for all areas to which such persons may resort. Means of escape are not adequate for some persons with reduced mobility including wheelchair users, for whom the building has only one direction of escape - these persons should not access the area beyond the cross-corridor fire doors unless adequate alternative arrangements (from suitably informed/trained persons working in those areas) are reliably in place, until action point 17.2 ii has been completed (see also 17.3). 1A KBS 20.0 Fire Safety Signs and otices 20.1 (1) Provide 'fire door keep shut' signs on both sides of all cross-corridor fire doors. (2) Remove inappropriate fire exit sign pointing to letterbox adjacent to reception counter. (3) Provide 'fire exit keep clear' signs outside side and rear exit doors. 2A/3A Procedures and Arrangements 25.3, 4 Provide, resource and implement a written Fire Emergency Plan covering all appropriate procedures, responsibilities and features of the building. The Plan should include arrangements to assist disabled persons; for academic staff etc to take responsibility for the evacuation of students in their presence; to conduct a full coordinated sweep of the building to confirm full evacuation or otherwise; and to provide clear instructions for liaising with the fire brigade on arrival and notifying them of any special risks or conditions. A diagrammatic plan of the building, escape routes, and other fire safety features should be provided Wherever practicable, sufficient persons should be nominated and trained in order to facilitate evacuation (see 25.3,4) at all material times, including fire marshals and those assigned to assisting persons with disabilities Ensure that a system of checks and inspections of fire safety features is implemented throughout all locations. Fire extinguishers should be checked at least monthly and the results recorded. See also 27.5 and A 2A 2A/B KBS / Safety, Health & Environment Unit KBS KBS * PRIORIT (.B. to Fire Service College Fire Safety Engineering Division scale, not PAS 79) Category A. Fire Risk to Persons: 1A - A serious life safety risk and/or a major or serious contravention of current fire safety legislation. This matter requires immediate attention and must be given high priority.

18 ACTIO PLA 2A - An important life safety issue and/or a contravention of current fire safety legislation and/or official guidance, that may lead to enforcement action if not addressed. This matter requires attention with the minimum of delay. 3A - A significant life safety issue which, in combination with other significant findings, may result in an increased risk to persons. Advised to implement programme of work or action in accordance with good fire safety practice. 4A - A life safety issue recommended for consideration in accordance with good fire safety practice. Advised to implement action or programme of work as appropriate. Category B. Fire Risk to Property, Business Continuity, Environment, Amenity, Heritage etc. 1B - A serious risk of damage by fire (with possible legal implications, depending on the enforcing authority involved). This matter requires immediate attention and must be given high priority. 2B - An important potential fire damage issue (with possible legal implications, depending on the enforcing authority involved). This matter requires attention with the minimum of delay. 3B - A significant potential fire damage issue which, in combination with other significant findings,may result in an increased risk to the property. Advised to implement programme of work or action in accordance with good fire protection/prevention practice. 4B - A property protection issue recommended for consideration as a medium of longer term objective in accordance with good fire prevention/protection practice. Advised to implement action or programme of work as appropriate.