Fire Risk Assessment Guides
Practical fire safety guidance for businesses, landlords and property owners. Understand fire risk assessments, evacuation arrangements, equipment, training and legal responsibilities.
Fire Safety Guidance in One Place
Use these resources to understand the main stages of fire risk assessment and the responsibilities that apply to your premises.
The official GOV.UK guidance explains that the Responsible Person must carry out and regularly review a fire risk assessment and keep a written record. The assessment should identify hazards and people at risk, evaluate and reduce risks, record findings, prepare emergency arrangements and be reviewed when necessary.
Fire Risk Assessments
Understand the five-stage process and what a suitable fire risk assessment should consider.
Evacuation Plans
Guidance on escape routes, emergency exits, meeting points and arrangements for people with mobility needs.
Equipment, Drills & Training
Understand expectations around detection, firefighting equipment, maintenance, staff training and drills.
Fire Safety Law
Explore the government collection covering fire safety legislation and guidance for people with legal duties.
5-Step FRA Checklist
A practical checklist covering hazards, people at risk, risk reduction, recording and review.
Offices & Shops
Specific government guidance for offices and shops, including fire precautions and assessment considerations.
Small Non-Domestic Premises
Government guidance for smaller commercial premises and the people responsible for their fire safety.
Residential Buildings
Guidance and responsibilities relating to fire safety in purpose-built blocks of flats and shared residential buildings.
The Five Stages of Fire Risk Assessment
GOV.UK describes a five-stage approach for carrying out and reviewing a fire risk assessment.
Identify Fire Hazards
Consider sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen and identify circumstances that could allow a fire to start.
Identify People at Risk
Consider employees, visitors, customers, residents and others who could be affected by a fire.
Evaluate and Reduce Risk
Evaluate the likelihood and consequences of fire and consider measures to remove or reduce risks.
Record and Plan
Record findings, prepare emergency arrangements and provide appropriate information, instruction and training.
Review and Update
Keep the assessment under review and revise it when necessary, including when circumstances change.
Fire Risk Assessment by Property Type
Different premises can have different fire safety considerations. Explore the FireRiskQuote property-type information available for your building.
Industrial Units
Fire risk assessment information for industrial and workshop premises.
Industrial unit informationEvacuation, Equipment and Training
Fire safety arrangements need to work in practice as well as being documented.
Emergency Evacuation
GOV.UK guidance covers clear escape routes, suitable exits, emergency doors, emergency lighting where needed, staff training and a safe meeting point. Arrangements should also take account of people with mobility needs.
Equipment and Maintenance
Fire detection and warning systems, firefighting equipment and emergency lighting need appropriate testing and maintenance. Escape routes and fire exits should also be checked and kept available.
Training and Drills
Staff should receive appropriate fire safety information and training. GOV.UK guidance says fire drills should normally be carried out at least annually, or as determined by the fire risk assessment.
Responsible Person
Depending on the premises, the Responsible Person can include an employer, owner, landlord, occupier or another person with control of the premises. Where more than one Responsible Person is involved, they need to work together.
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Important: This page provides general information and links to official guidance. It does not constitute fire safety, legal or professional advice. Always consider the specific circumstances of your premises and seek competent professional advice where appropriate.