Fire Risk Assessment Guide
Learn your legal obligations under UK fire safety law. Follow the 5-step approach to create compliant fire risk assessments for your premises.
Legal Requirements
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England & Wales)
The employer, owner, or person with control of the premises is legally responsible for fire safety.
If you employ 5 or more people, you must record your fire risk assessment in writing.
Fire risk assessments must be reviewed regularly and updated when circumstances change.
The assessment should be carried out by someone with sufficient knowledge and training.
The 5 Steps to Fire Risk Assessment
Follow the government's recommended approach
Walk through your premises and identify potential sources of ignition, fuel, and oxygen.
Consider who might be at risk in case of fire, including employees, visitors, and vulnerable individuals.
Assess the risks and implement measures to remove or reduce fire hazards and protect people.
Document your findings, create an emergency plan, and ensure everyone knows what to do.
Regularly review your fire risk assessment and update it when circumstances change.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires all non-domestic premises in England and Wales to have a suitable fire risk assessment. Similar legislation exists in Scotland (Fire (Scotland) Act 2005) and Northern Ireland (Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010).
A fire risk assessment identifies fire hazards, evaluates the risk to people, and documents the measures needed to ensure safety. It's a legal requirement that can result in prosecution if neglected.
Our risk assessment generator can help you create the fire risk assessment document by identifying common hazards and control measures. For complex premises, consider engaging a professional fire risk assessor.