The 5 Steps of a Fire Risk Assessment

Step 1	Identify fire hazards	Sources of ignition Sources of fuel Sources of oxygen

Step 2	Identify people at risk	People in and around the premises People especially at risk

Step 3	Evaluate, remove, reduce and protect from risk	Evaluate the risk of a fire occurring Evaluate the risk to people from fire Remove or reduce fire hazards Remove or reduce the risks to people Detection and warning Fire-fighting Escape routes Lighting Signs and notices Maintenance

Step 4	Record, plan, inform, instruct and train	Record significant finding and action taken Prepare an emergency plan Inform and instruct relevant people; co-operate and co-ordinate with others Provide training

Step 5	Review	Keep assessment under review Revise where necessary

Fire Safety Legislation

Fire Risk Assessment - Gavel The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order became law on 1st October 2006 and affects all non-domestic premises. Click here to find out more.

Fire Risk Assessments

Our team of risk assessors cover the UK including West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and London. Call us now on 01403 738000 to arrange a fire risk assessment of your premises.

Risk Assessment Guidelines

The ‘Guidelines’ pages shown on this website provide legislation advice taken from the H.M. Government Guidance Documents for risk assessments. The full documents can be downloaded at communities.gov.uk.

The 5 Steps of a Fire Risk Assessment

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