Fire Risk Assessment Prepared for ABC Car Workshop Assessor: (Assessor s Name) Date of Assessment: 24/07/17 Date of Next Assessment Review: Upon occupation
Introduction and Scope This Fire Risk Assessment is designed to highlight all the relevant fire safety issues appertaining to your premises. The extent of the survey undertaken is dependent on levels of access to various parts of the building. It is not always practical to assess areas such as ceiling voids and wall cavities but where there are concerns that further special assessment of these areas is required, this will be highlighted within the report. In this report: Where relevant facts in relation to the premises were not visually apparent on the date of our inspection, we have relied on the information and/or responses provided by or on behalf of the Employer or other Responsible Person. We have assumed that all relevant building regulations were complied with in the construction of the premises, including any extension(s), conversion(s), renovation(s) and refurbishment(s). Unless otherwise stated, we have assumed that at the premises (I) all fire safety equipment, including fire doors and fire resistant partitions and (ii) all servicing of fire safety equipment has been installed or carried out (as the case may be) by persons competent to do so and in accordance with all applicable standards. We have not looked in roof spaces or other hidden areas in the premises except where there was an obvious fire hazard, which reasonably required further investigation. We have assumed that information and documentation supplied to us by or on behalf of the Employer or other Responsible Person who has a bearing on this Fire Risk Assessment is current, true, accurate and not misleading. The term Responsible Person has the meaning given to it in The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This report reflects the circumstances found at the time of the inspection and does not take away the duties imposed on the Responsible Person for ensuring effective fire safety management within the premises on a day-to-day basis. Page 2
INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE... 2 IN THIS REPORT:... 2 GENERAL INFORMATION... 5 1. The Premises... 5 2. The Occupants... 5 3. Occupants Especially At Risk From Fire... 5 4. Fire Loss Experience... 6 5. Other Relevant Information... 6 6. Relevant Fire Safety Legislation... 6 FIRE HAZARDS AND THEIR ELIMINATION OR CONTROL... 7 7. Electrical Sources of Ignition... 7 8. Smoking... 7 9. Arson... 8 10. Portable Heaters and Heating Installations... 8 11. Cooking & Catering... 9 12. Lightning... 9 13. Housekeeping... 9 14. Hazards Introduced by Outside Contractors and Building Works... 11 15. Dangerous Substances... 11 16. Other Significant Fire Hazards That Warrant Consideration Including Process Hazards That Impact on General Fire Precautions... 12 FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES... 13 17. Fire Protection Measures Means of Escape From Fire... 13 Reasonable Distances Travelled... 14 Structural Means of Escape... 14 External Staircase and Escape Routes... 16 19. Emergency Escape Lighting... 18 20. Fire Safety Signs and tices... 18 21. Means of Giving Warning in Case of Fire... 19 22. Manual Fire Extinguishing Appliances... 20 23. Relevant Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems... 21 24. Fire Fighter Safety Access & Water Supplies... 21 25. Management of Fire Safety Procedures and Arrangements... 22 Procedures... 23 Arrangements... 24 Contractors... 24 26. Training & Drills... 25 Drills... 25 27. Testing & Maintenance... 26 Maintenance & Routine Checks... 27 28. Records... 27 ACTION PLAN... 28 Appendix... 33 REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY) Page 3
REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY) ORDER 2005 FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT Responsible person (e.g. employer) or persons having control of the premises: Name: Position: Premises name / Employer: Address of Premises RP Name RP Position ABC Car Workshop ABC Car Workshop, ABC Road, ABC County, A123 ABC Premises contact number: 01234 567 890 Person/s consulted if not 'Responsible Person' Name: Position: Date of fire risk assessment: Details of previous assessment: Date of previous fire risk assessment: Suggested date for review: This fire risk assessment should be reviewed by a competent person by the date indicated above or at such earlier time as there is reason to suspect that it is no longer valid, or if there has been a significant change in the matters to which it relates, or if a fire occurs 1 year The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of the risk to life from fire in these premises, and, where appropriate, to make recommendations to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation. The report does not address the risk to property or business continuity from fire. Assessor: (Assessor s Name) Signature: Date: 24/07/17 Page 4
General Information 1. The Premises 1.1 Total number of floors, including basement floors in the building: 2 1.2 What are the total number of floors included in the risk assessment: 2 1.3 Approximate floor area in m2 of the footprint of the building 6000 1.4 Approximate total floor area in M2 of all floors surveyed: 6250 1.5 Number of occupiers in the building 1 1.6 Description of property The property is a detached building of two floors consisting of a warehouse for car storage and workshop with first floor office area. 1.7 Brief details of construction The building is of modern construction with concrete floors and stairs. 1.8 Use of premises Workshop with warehouse. 1.9 Details: The premises are currently unoccupied. 2. The Occupants 2.1 Approximate maximum number in the premises: Estimated initially 10 persons. 2.2 Approximate number of employees in the premises at any one time: As above. 2.3 Maximum number of members of public at any one time: Estimated 5. 2.4 Associated times/hours of occupation: 08.00 to 19.00 Monday to Friday. 2.5 Approximate number of people who sleep in the premises: 0 2.6 Number of persons in the premises who require special assistance i.e. children, language barriers etc.: 0 2.7 When used as a place of public assembly, the maximum number of persons admitted should not exceed: 3. Occupants Especially At Risk From Fire 3.1 Sleeping occupants: ne 3.2 Disabled occupants: ne 3.3 Occupants in remote areas and lone workers: ne 3.4 Young persons: ne 3.5 Others: ne Page 5
4. Fire Loss Experience Date: Reported by: Location Details There has been no known fire loss experience. Probable cause Assessors recommendations 5. Other Relevant Information 5.1 The building is currently unoccupied and undergoing refurbishment 6. Relevant Fire Safety Legislation 6.1 The following fire safety legislation applies to these premises: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 6.2 The above legislation is enforced by: Region: Enforcer: London. London Fire Brigade. 6.3 Other legislation that makes significant requirements for fire precautions in these premises (other than the Building Regulations 2010): The Smoke Free (Premises & Enforcement) Regulations 2006. Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended 1988 and 1993). Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. 6.4 The legislation referenced above is enforced by: Other 6.5 Comments and observations Page 6
Fire Hazards and Their Elimination or Control 7. Electrical Sources of Ignition 7.1 Are fixed electrical circuits periodically inspected and tested? See comments 7.2 Name of the company maintaining the system: See comments 7.3 Date of last test: Unknown 7.4 Has portable appliance testing (where appropriate) been carried out? See comments 7.5 Tested by: 7.6 Date of last test: N/a 7.7 Suitable policy regarding the use of personal electrical appliances? 7.8 Suitable limitation of trailing leads and adapters? Yes 7.9 Are there any other measures required to prevent fires of electrical origin? 7.1 It could not be confirmed when the main electrical circuits were last tested. 7.4 There were no portable appliances at the time of assessments 7.8 At the time of the survey the use of adaptors and extension leads appeared satisfactory 7.9 At the time of the survey no other measures were considered necessary to prevent fires of electrical 8. Smoking 8.1 Is smoking prohibited in the premises? Yes 8.2 Is the appropriate signage displayed? 8.3 Suitable arrangements for those who wish to smoke? 8.4 This policy appeared to be observed at time of inspection? Yes 8.5 Are there any other measures required to prevent fires in relation to smoking? 8.1 It was confirmed that smoking is not allowed in the premises. 8.2 The necessary " smoking" signs are not currently displayed. 8.3 Smoking is currently permitted outside the building. 8.4 At the time of the survey the no smoking policy was being complied with. 8.5 There are no other comments to make in relation to smoking. Page 7
9. Arson 9.1 Does basic security against arson by outsiders appear reasonable? - Reasonable only in the context of this fire risk assessment. If specific advice on security (including security against arson) is required, the advice of a security specialist should be obtained. 9.2 Is there an absence of unnecessary fire load in close proximity to the premises or available for ignition by outsiders? Yes Yes 9.3 Are there internal security arrangements in place? 9.4 Have there been any recent arson occurrences, deliberate ignition or vandalism? 9.5 Are there any other measures required to prevent deliberate fires? 9.1 The RP stated that internal CCTV and an Intruder Alarm are provided 9.2 There are currently no arrangements for the disposal of rubbish 9.4 There have been no reported incidents of arson. Whilst no premises can be excluded from the possibility of arson, the site was not considered to be a high arson risk. 9.5 There are no other comments to make in relation to arson 10. Portable Heaters and Heating Installations 10.1 Is the use of portable heaters avoided as far as practicable? 10.2 Is the use of the more hazardous type (e.g. radiant bar fires or lpg appliances) avoided? 10.3 Are suitable measures taken to minimize the hazard of ignition of combustible materials by heaters? 10.4 Are fixed heating installations subject to regular maintenance? See comments 10.5 Name of the company maintaining the system: 10.6 Date of last test: Are there any other measures required to prevent fires involving heaters or heating? 10.1 There were no portable heaters in evidence at the time of assessments 10.2 See comments above 10.3 See comments above 10.4 The premises is heated by a new domestic combination boiler, commissioning certificates have yet to be provided by the installer 10.6 There are no other comments to make in relation to heaters or heating. Page 8
11. Cooking & Catering 11.1 Are domestic type catering facilities provided e.g. tea, coffee, microwave, or toaster? 11.2 Are cookers, deep fat fryers or hobs in use? 11.3 Filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly? 11.4 Are appropriate cut off switches provided? 11.5 Suitable extinguishing appliances available? 11.6 Are there any other measures required to prevent fires involving cooking? 11.1 There are no catering facilities in the building at present 11.2 There are no cookers or deep fat fryers in use in the building 11.6 There are no other comments to make in relation to cooking. 12. Lightning 12.1 Does the premises have a lightning protection system? 12.2 Name of Company carrying out the test: Date of last test: 12.3 Are there any other measures required to prevent fires involving lightning? 12.1 Lightning protection is not normally required for low rise buildings 12.3 There are no other comments to make in relation to lightning protection. Page 9
13. Housekeeping 13.1 Is the standard of housekeeping adequate? Yes 13.2 Combustible materials appear to be separated from ignition sources? Yes 13.3 Avoidance of unnecessary accumulation of combustible materials or waste? Yes 13.4 Appropriate storage of hazardous materials? Yes 13.5 Avoidance of inappropriate storage of combustible materials? Yes 13.6 Are there excessive display materials on walls and corridors or in protected routes? 13.7 Are there any other measures required to prevent fires involving combustible materials? 13.2 At the time of the survey all combustible materials were separated from ignition sources. 13.3 There appeared to be good management and control of combustibles and waste materials. 13.6 The escape routes were clear of display materials. 13.7 There are no other comments to make in relation to combustible materials in the building. Page 10
14. Hazards Introduced by Outside Contractors and Building Works 14.1 Are fire safety conditions imposed on outside contractors? Yes 14.2 Is there satisfactory control over works carried out on the premises by outside contractors (including hot work permits)? 14.3 If there are in-house maintenance personnel, are suitable precautions taken during hot work, including use of hot work permits? 14.4 Are there any other measures required to prevent fires when building works are being carried out or contractors are working on site? Yes It is understood that ABC monitor contractors while on site. 15. Dangerous Substances 15.1 Are the general fire precautions adequate to address the hazards associated with dangerous substances used or stored within the premises? 15.2 If 15.1 applies, has a specific risk assessment been carried out, as required by the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002? 15.3 Are all flammable liquids cleaning products and chemicals stored in suitable areas and in containers away from potential sources of ignition? 15.4 Are there any other measures required to prevent fires involving chemicals or flammable materials? Yes 15.1 At the time of the survey there were no dangerous substances identified. Page 11
16. Other Significant Fire Hazards That Warrant Consideration Including Process Hazards That Impact on General Fire Precautions 16.1 Are there any hot processes other than cooking taking place in the premises? 16.2 Are there any chemical agents stored or used in the premises? 16.3 Are there any factory processes carried out in the premises? 16.4 Are there any other hazards that should be noted? 16.1 At the time of the survey there were no significant hot processes being carried out. There are no other comments to make in relation to significant fire hazards in the building. Page 12
Fire Protection Measures 17. Fire Protection Measures Means of Escape From Fire 17.1 It is considered that the premises are provided with reasonable means of escape in case of fire. Yes 17.2 Adequate design of escape routes? Yes 17.3 Adequate provision of exits? Yes 17.4 Exits easily and immediately openable where necessary? Yes 17.5 Fire exits open in direction of escape where necessary? 17.6 Are electronic securing devices fitted on any doors forming part of the means of escape appropriately fitted and tested? 17.7 Avoidance of sliding or revolving doors as fire exits where necessary? Yes 17,8 Are the external escape routes satisfactory? Yes 17.9 Are there any other measures required in relation to the fire exit routes? 17.1 The number, distribution and widths of emergency routes and exits have been assessed for the use of the buildings and likely numbers of occupants. It is considered that the number and width of emergency exits are suitable for the likely number of occupants. 17.2 The design and layout of the escape routes were satisfactory. 17.3 The provision of exits is considered appropriate. 17.4 All doors inspected during the survey were fitted with push bar devices or turn button lock release. 17.5 The final staircase exit door opened inwards. As this door serves less than 60 people and is not directly at the bottom of a staircase this is considered acceptable. 17.6 There are no electronic securing devices in the premises 17.7 There are no sliding or revolving doors on the escape routes. 17.8 The external escape routes appeared satisfactory 17.9 There are no other comments to make in relation to fire protection measures in the building. Page 13
Reasonable Distances Travelled 17.10 Where there is a single direction of travel? Yes 17.11 Where there are alternative means of escape? Yes 17.12 Suitable fire precautions for all inner rooms? Yes 17.13 Are escape routes unobstructed? 17.14 It is considered that the premises are provided with reasonable arrangements for means of escape for disabled people. 17.15 Are there any other measures required in relation to travel distances? 17.10 At the time of the survey the single direction means of escape and travel distances were considered suitable and sufficient. 17.11 At the time of the survey the means of escape and travel distances were considered suitable and sufficient. 17.13 At the time of the survey it was noted that the escape route was obstructed There are no disabled persons on site. Page 14
Structural Means of Escape 17.16 Are the escape routes provided with the necessary level of fire protection? Yes 17.17 Do all fire-resisting doors appear to comply with BS476? 17.18 Are the fire doors held or wedged in the open position by irregular means? Yes 17.19 Are any approved hold open devices fitted to fire doors properly fitted and suitably signed? 17.20 Are there any other measures required in relation to the structural means of escape? 17.16 In the areas inspected during the survey the protected routes appeared to provide the necessary level of fire protection. 17.17 Any timber fire-resisting door that protects an escape route is required to be fitted with approved cold smoke seals and intumescent strips to the top and both vertical edges of the door or door frame in order to prevent the passage of smoke and fire, which can put persons and premises at risk. The fitted cold smoke seals must touch the adjacent frame or door edge to create the necessary seal. It was noted that there are fire doors of this type which are not fitted with these items. The fire door to the store room between the warehouse and stair was fitted with a vent. This vent appeared not to be the type that resists fire and smoke. The staircase door to the lobby did not close onto its rebate. The double rebated warehouse doors require a leaf selector to be fitted. The ground floor store door leading onto the protected staircase did not appear to be fire resisting. 17.19 There were no hold open devices in the premise 17.20 There are no other comments to make in relation to the structural means of escape. Page 15
External Staircase and Escape Routes 17.21 Is the external staircase suitable and sufficient and in good condition? 17.22 Are any doors or windows (other than toilet windows), which open onto or are adjacent to, external staircases, balconies, and gangways, which are used for means of escape purposes, or are within 1.8 metres horizontally or 9 metres vertically of it, fire resisting? 17.23 Are external staircases, balconies and gangways examined by a competent person at least every three years? 17.24 Are the external escape staircases clear of obstructions or any other hazards? 17.25 Is the external escape route from the building considered satisfactory? Yes 17.26 Are there any other measures required in relation to the external escape routes from the building? 17.21 There are no external escape stairs or balconies associated with the building. 17.25 The external escape routes from the building to the assembly point are suitable and sufficient for persons escaping from the building. 17.26 There are no other comments to make in relation to the structural means of escape. Page 16
18. Measures to Limit Fire Spread and Development 18.1 Is compartmentation of a reasonable standard? Yes Based on visual inspection of readily accessible areas, with a degree of sampling where appropriate. 18.2 Reasonable limitation of linings that might promote fire spread. Yes 18.3 As far as can reasonably be ascertained, fire dampers are provided as necessary to protect critical means of escape against passage of fire, smoke and combustion products in the early stages of a fire? A full investigation of the design of HVAC systems is outside the scope of this fire risk assessment. 18.4 Are there any other measures required in relation to fire separation or compartmentation 18.1 At the time of the survey all areas of compartmentation inspected appeared satisfactory. 18.2 The wall linings for this size of premises appeared satisfactory. 18.3 There are no HVAC systems associated with the building. 18.4 There are no other comments to make in relation to the fire separation or compartmentation. Page 17
19. Emergency Escape Lighting 19.1 Reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting system provided? Yes Based on visual inspection, but no test of luminance levels or verification of full compliance with relevant British Standards carried out. 19.2 Is the system tested to comply with BS 5266-8? 19.3 Is the system serviced to comply with BS 5266-8? 19.4 Name of Company carrying out the test: Date of last test: 19.5 Are there any other measures required in relation to emergency lighting 19.2 It could not be confirmed that the existing emergency lighting system is being tested each month in accordance with the recommendations of the current British Standard 5266: Part 8. 19.3 At the time of the survey, no records of the servicing, testing and maintenance of the emergency lighting system were available. 19.5 There are no other comments to make in relation to the emergency lighting. 20. Fire Safety Signs and tices 20.1 Is there a reasonable standard of fire exit signage? Yes 20.2 Reasonable provision of other fire safety signs and notices? Yes 20.3 Do the signs comply with the Health & Safety (Signs & Signals) Regulations 1996 or British Standard 5499-10:2014? Yes 20.4 Are there suitable and sufficient Fire Action notices? 20.5 Is the assembly point suitably signed? 20.6 Are there any other measures required in relation to fire safety signs and notices? 20.4 There was a lack of fire procedure notices in the building. 20.5 The designated fire assembly point is not provided with an appropriate sign. 20.6 There are no other comments to make in relation to fire safety signs and notices. Page 18
21. Means of Giving Warning in Case of Fire 21.1 Is there a satisfactory means of raising the alarm in the event of a fire? 21.2 Reasonable manually operated electrical fire alarm system provided? 21.3 Is the fire alarm system tested on a weekly basis? 21.4 Is the system serviced on an annual basis to comply with BS 5839? 21.5 Name of Company carrying out the test: Date of last test: 21.6 Automatic fire detection provided? 21.7 Extent of automatic fire detection generally appropriate for the occupancy and fire risk? 21.8 Remote transmission of alarm signals? 21.9 Is a fire alarm zone plan provided adjacent to the fire alarm panel? 21.10 Are there any other measures required in relation to the means of giving warning in case of fire? 21.1 There is currently no fire alarm provision. Occupiers would not be aware of a fire situation in the building. An electrical fire alarm to B25839 Part 1 category L5/M as an accepted minimum will be required. 21.10 There are no other comments to make in relation to the means of giving warning in case of fire. Page 19
22. Manual Fire Extinguishing Appliances 22.1 Reasonable provision of portable fire extinguishers? 22.2 Hose reels provided? Yes 22.3 Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible? 22.4 Are all extinguishers fitted on wall brackets or provided with floor stands? 22.5 Are there any dry powder extinguishers in the building? 22.6 Are all extinguishers tested in accordance with British Standard 5306? 22.7 Name of the company maintaining the system: Date of last test: 22.8 Are there any other measures required in relation to fire extinguishing appliances? 22.1 There was no portable firefighting provision. 22.2 Hose reels are provided in the warehouse area and were last serviced by ABC Fire Control in January 2012. 22.5 At the time of the survey no powder extinguishers were noted inside the building. 22.8 There are no other comments to make in relation to the fire extinguishing appliances. Page 20
23. Relevant Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems 23.1 Other Relevant Type of Fixed Systems And Equipment Yes 23.2 Name of the company maintaining the system: Date of last test: 23.3 23.3 Are there any other measures required in relation to fire extinguishing appliances? See comments in 22.2 above. 24. Fire Fighter Safety Access & Water Supplies 24.1 Are access roads for Fire & Rescue Service vehicles satisfactory Yes 24.2 Is there good access to the building for fire-fighters Yes 24.3 Are there adequate and local water supplies available Yes 24.4 Is there an Emergency Folder with sufficient information and plans for fire-fighters? 24.5 Is there external signage to warn fire-fighters of significant hazards? 24.6 Is there suitable provision of fire-fighters switches for high voltage luminous tube signs, etc. 24.7 Is the responsible person aware of any environmental issues as a consequence of a fire in the building 24.8 Are there any other measures required in relation to fire-fighter access or water supplies? 24.1 There is good access to the building for F&RS vehicles. 24.2 There is good access to the building for fire fighters. 24.3 There is an adequate provision of hydrants in close proximity to the building. 24.4 Due to the size and use of the building an emergency folder is recommended. 24.5 External signage should be considered. 24.6 There is no requirement for fire fighters switches. 24.7 The content of the premises and the building construction are such that in the event of fire there should be low environmental impact. 24.8 There are no other comments to make in relation to fire-fighter access or water supplies. Page 21
25. Management of Fire Safety Procedures and Arrangements 25.1 Fire safety is managed by: RP 25.2 Competent person(s) appointed to assist in undertaking the preventive and protective measures (i.e. relevant general fire precautions)? 25.3 Is there a suitable record of the fire safety arrangements? Specifically, policy arrangements for the planning, organising, controlling, monitoring and reviewing of the fire safety arrangements? 25.4 Where the premises forms part of a building with other premises, or the landlord has responsibility for common areas, have arrangements been made to cooperate and coordinate others regarding risks? Fire Marshall 25.5 Are there any other measures required in relation to management issues? Comments: 25.3 Fire Safety Policy documentation was not available at the time of the survey. 25.4 The building is not shared with other occupiers. 25.5 There are no other comments to make in relation to fire safety management. Page 22
Procedures 25.6 Appropriate fire procedures in place? 25.7 Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate and properly documented? 25.8 Are there suitable arrangements for summoning the fire and rescue service? 25.9 Are there suitable arrangements to meet the fire and rescue service on arrival and provide relevant information, including that relating to hazards to fire-fighters? 25.10 Are there suitable arrangements for ensuring that the premises have been evacuated? 25.11 Is there a suitable fire assembly point(s)? 25.12 Are there adequate procedures for evacuation of any disabled people who are likely to be present? 25.13 Are there any other measures required in relation to the fire procedures? Comments: 25.6 At the time of the survey there was no formal fire evacuation procedure for the safe evacuation of the building. 25.7 There are no documented fire procedures for the actions to be taken in the event of a fire. Simple detailed Fire action tices are considered sufficient for initial occupation. This should be reviewed and a more detailed Fire Emergency Procedure should be developed. 25.8 At the time of the survey there was no procedure in place to ensure that the fire & rescue service is called in an emergency. 25.9 At the time of the survey there were no arrangements in place to meet the fire service on their arrival and to pass on all relevant information to them. Arrangements should be put in place to provide all relevant information regarding the building, including any hazards to fire-fighters. 25.10 See 25.6 Page 23
Arrangements 25.14 Persons nominated and trained to use fire extinguishing appliances? 25.15 Persons nominated and trained to assist with evacuation, including evacuation of disabled people? 25.16 Appropriate liaison with fire and rescue service (e.g. by fire and rescue service crews visiting for familiarisation visits)? 25.17 Routine in-house inspections of fire precautions (e.g. in the course of health and safety inspections)? 25.18 Are there any other measures required in relation to the fire arrangements? Comments: 25.14 See comments in 25.6 above. 25.16 A Fire Service familiarisation visit will be at the discretion of the fire authority. 25.16 Routine fire precautions inspections should be carried out upon occupation. Contractors 25.19 When the employees of another employer work in the premises is their employer given appropriate information (e.g. on fire risks and general fire precautions)? 25.20 When the employees of another employer work in the premises are they provided with adequate instructions and information? Yes Yes 25.21 Are there any other measures required in relation to the management of contractors? Comments: It is understood that on site contractors are managed centrally and furnished with adequate instruction and information in relation to the existing fire precautions Page 24
26. Training & Drills 26.1 Are all staff given adequate fire safety instruction and training on induction? 26.2 Are all staff given adequate periodic refresher training at suitable intervals? 26.3 Does all staff training provide information, instruction or training appropriate to their responsibilities and applicable to their role? Including: Fire risks in the premises, The fire safety measures on the premises, Action in the event of fire, Action on hearing the fire alarm signal, Method of operation of manual call points, Location and use of fire extinguishers, Means for summoning the fire and rescue service, Identity of persons nominated to assist with evacuation, Identity of persons nominated to use fire-extinguishing appliances. 26.4 Are staff with special responsibilities given additional training? 26.5 Are there any other measures required in relation to training? Comments: See comments in 25.6 There are no other comments to make in relation to training Drills 26.6 Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals? 26.7 Date of last fire drill: 26.8 Are there any other measures required in relation to fire drills? Comments: 26.6 Fire drill procedure should be reviewed to ensure employees are prepared in the event of an evacuation. 26.8 There are no other comments to make in relation to fire drills. Page 25
27. Testing & Maintenance 27.1 Weekly testing and periodic servicing of fire detection and alarm system? 27.2 Monthly and annual testing routines for emergency escape lighting? 27.3 Annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances? 27.4 Periodic inspection of external escape staircases and gangways? 27.5 Six-monthly inspection and annual testing of rising mains? 27.6 Weekly and monthly testing, six-monthly inspection and annual testing of firefighting lifts? 27.7 Weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations? 27.8 Are there any other measures required in relation to testing and maintenance? Comments: 27.2 At the time of the survey, no records of the servicing, testing and maintenance of the emergency lighting system were available. See comments in Section 19. Page 26
Maintenance & Routine Checks 27.9 Routine checks of final exit doors and/or security fastenings? 27.10 Adequate maintenance of premises? Yes 27.11 Are suitable systems in place for reporting and subsequent restoration of safety measures that have fallen below standard? 27.12 Are there any other measures required in relation to routine maintenance or checks? 27.13 Are there any other relevant inspections or tests? 28. Records 28.1 28.1 Appropriate records of fire drills? 28.2 28.2 Appropriate records of fire training? 28.3 28.3 Appropriate records of fire alarm tests? 28.4 28.4 Appropriate records of emergency escape lighting tests? 28.5 28.5 Appropriate records of maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems? 28.6 28.6 Are there any other measures required in relation to the maintenance of records? Comments: 28.6 There are no other comments to make in relation to the maintenance of records. Page 27
Fire Risk Assessment Methodology The following simple fire risk level estimator is based on a commonly used health and safety risk level estimator. Likelihood of Fire Potential Consequences of Fire Slight harm Moderate harm Extreme harm 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 (likelihood of fire) at these premises is: Low Medium High X In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows: Low Medium High Unusually low likelihood of fire as a result of negligible potential sources of ignition. rmal fire hazards (e.g. potential ignition sources) for this type of occupancy with fire hazards generally subject to appropriate controls (other than minor shortcomings). Lack of adequate controls applied to one or more significant fire hazards, such as to result in significant increase in likelihood of fire. Taking into account the nature of the premises and the occupants, as well as the fire protection and procedural arrangements observed at the time of this fire risk assessment, it is considered that the consequences for life safety in the event of fire would be: Slight harm Moderate harm X 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 room in which a fire occurs). Outbreak of fire could foreseeably result in injury (including serious 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. Page 28
Accordingly, it is considered that at the time of the survey the risk to life from fire at these premises is: Trivial Tolerable Moderate X 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 that has been advocated for general health and safety risks: Risk level Trivial Tolerable Moderate Substantial Intolerable Action and timescale action is required and no detailed records need be kept. major additional fire precautions required. However, there might be a need for reasonably practicable improvements that involve minor or limited cost. It is essential that efforts are made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures, which should take cost into account, should be implemented within a defined time period. Where moderate risk is associated with consequences that constitute extreme harm, further assessment might be required to establish more precisely the likelihood of harm as a basis for determining the priority for improved control measures. Considerable resources might have to be allocated to reduce the risk. If the premises are unoccupied, it should not be occupied until the risk has been reduced. If the premises are occupied, urgent action should be taken. Premises (or relevant area) should not be occupied until the risk is reduced. (te that, although the purpose of this section is to place the fire risk in context, the above approach to fire risk assessment is subjective and for guidance only. All hazards and deficiencies identified in this report should be addressed by implementing all recommendations contained in the following action plan. The fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly.) Page 29
ACTION PLAN It is considered necessary that all recommendations in the Action Plan be implemented in order to reduce fire risk to, or maintain it at, the following level: Priority Trivial Tolerable X INTOLERABLE risks will be notified at the time of inspection and should be cleared immediately. If this is not possible the premises Fire Safety Manager will be contacted and advised of the serious risk and the need for immediate action. SUBSTANTIAL risks are set as a HIGH priority within the action plan and action should be taken to rectify them within 1 month MODERATE risks are set as MEDIUM priority within the action plan and action should be taken to rectify them within three months, or to be reduced in severity to a tolerable risk until the defect can be rectified. TOLERABLE risks have a LOW priority within the action plan and action should be taken to rectify them within six months. TRIVIAL risks will be included as advisory action with no time period for completion. The time for rectification is judged reasonable for the risk category but the rectification should be as soon as possible and within the time set by the company s policy on such matters. Action Priority Action by whom Date action taken 7.1 It should be confirmed that all electrical installations and fixed wiring have been tested by a competent electrical engineer within the last 5 years. Ensure that an Electrical Installation Condition Report has been issued, and that any recommendations are being dealt with. Moderate 8.2 At least one legible no-smoking sign must be displayed at the premises in accordance with the duty imposed by virtue of The Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations 2012. Moderate 17.13 The side escape route from the warehouse was partially obstructed with tyres which should be removed Moderate 17.17 All fire doors should be upgraded with three hinges, intumescent strips and cold smoke seals. Moderate The fire door to the storeroom between the warehouse and stair door vent should be of a type that prevents the passage of smoke and fire. Intumescent and mechanical fire dampers are available to achieve this. Moderate The staircase to lobby door fire door should receive maintenance to ensure that it closes fully onto its rebate Substantial Page 30
The rebated double-leaf fire-resisting doors from the warehouse to the office area ground floor need to be fitted with an effective selector device to ensure that the door leaves close in the correct sequence Substantial The ground floor store door leading onto the protected staircase should be upgraded or replaced to comply with the current British Standard BS 476, 30 minute fire resisting. It should have intumescent strips that incorporate cold smoke seals on the top edge and both vertical edges of the door or door frame and have three hinges with a melting point above 800ºC. If the door is not used as a cupboard or storeroom door it should be fitted with an effective self-closing device Substantial 19.2 It is recommended that tests (flick tests) are carried out by management on the existing emergency lighting system by the simulation of a failure of the power supplies. Any failure should be recorded and arrangements made to provide the necessary repairs. Emergency lighting should be tested in accordance with the current British Standard 5266: Part 8, i.e. monthly and the results entered in the fire log book recommended. Additionally, regular inspections of the luminaries should be conducted to identify any that are physically damaged or those that are not showing an illuminated battery charging light. Moderate 19.3 It is recommended that the existing emergency lighting is serviced in accordance with the recommendations in BS 5266 Moderate 20.4 Printed FIRE ACTION tices complying with the current British Standard BS 5499 and British Standard BS ISO 7010 should be displayed at conspicuous positions in the premises. They must state in concise terms the essentials of the action to be taken upon discovering a fire and on hearing the fire alarm. The notices must be permanently fixed and suitably protected to prevent loss or defacement. They should be located in prominent positions, such as staff notice boards, tea rooms and canteens, and immediately adjacent to all fire alarm call points when installed Substantial 20.5 The nominated fire assembly point should be indicated by the appropriate graphical sign of adequate size complying with the current British Standard BS 5499 and British Standard BS ISO 7010. Moderate 21.1 An electrical fire alarm should be installed to BS5839 Part 1 category L5 with call points adjacent to all final exit doors including the warehouse. Substantial 22.1 Water and CO2 fire extinguishers should be provided. Page 31
They should be hung from wall brackets at a convenient height or placed within floor stands which are fixed to the walls, and sited adjacent to all final exits. Substantial 22.2 The existing hose reels in the warehouse should be serviced. Moderate 25.3 A Fire Safety Policy document is required to demonstrate effective arrangements for planning, organisation, control, monitoring and review of preventative and protective measures with regard to the nature of the activities and size of the undertaking Moderate 25.6 A formal fire evacuation procedure for the premises must be developed to ensure the safe evacuation of everyone in the building. Substantial 25.8 A procedure and suitable arrangements should be put in place to ensure that the fire & rescue service are called in the event of a confirmed fire. Substantial 25.9 At the time of the survey there were no arrangements in place to meet the fire service on their arrival and to pass on all relevant information to them. Arrangements should be put in place to provide all relevant information regarding the building, including any hazards to fire-fighters Substantial Page 32
Title: ABC Car Workshop Fire Risk Assessment Appendix 1. 17.13 Partially obstructed exit route 3. 17.17 Fire door not closing into its rebate selector 2. 17.17 Vent in a fire door 4. 17.17 Double fire doors requiring a door P a g e 33