The scope of the survey involved in a fire risk assessment would include the following particular aspects of fire safety:
- Fire loss experience.
- Fire hazards.
- Fire prevention.
- Storage and handling of flammable liquids and gases.
- Housekeeping.
- Means of escape.
- Compartmentation.
- Flammability of linings.
- Emergency escape lighting.
- Fire safety signs and notices.
- Fire detection and fire alarm systems.
- Fire extinguishing systems and appliances.
- Smoke control systems.
- Facilities for use by the fire and rescue service.
- Arrangements for management of fire safety.
- Fire procedures.
- Training and drills.
- Testing and maintenance.
- Records.
The fire risk assessment process is intended to be dynamic, and take into account change. Fire risk assessments should therefore be reviewed from time to time or if there is a reason to suspect that it is no longer valid, and, in particular, if significant changes take place, such as an increase in the numbers of people in the building or changes to floor layouts. Fire risk assessments should also be reviewed after a fire. We will give a suggested date for review in our reports. A review does not necessarily involve repeating the fire risk assessment process. A judgement on this is required based on the significance of the changes.
