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So what exactly is a Fire Risk Assessment?
The national standard for Fire Risk Assessments – PAS79 – making it user friendly
When the Fire Safety Order was passed it was decided by the fire industry to give guidance on how best to achieve a suitable and sufficient FRA.
This was done using a Publicly Available Specification – a document that standardizes a process.
PAS79 was written for this purpose by the British Standards Institute. The result is a 5–step process – endorsed by the Fire and Rescue Service itself.
Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, if you are in control of any part of commercial premises, you are under an obligation to carry out a detailed fire risk assessment to identify risks and hazards in the premises. You are under similar obligation if you manage or own residential dwellings that have communal areas.
Under the Housing Act 2004 those that own or manage a house in multiple occupation (HMO) or rented flats will also need to produce a fire risk assessment.
A fire risk assessment is essential in keeping your premises safe for everyone. You must keep a written record of your fire risk assessment if your business has five or more people. We recommend all business have one – no matter how small
FRA and legal requirements
The Fire Safety Order 2005 came in to effect in October 2006. The order applies to all buildings excluding private residential dwellings. All businesses and landlords need to produce one.
The FRA will seek to reduce the risk of fire – it will assess what equipment is there to fight a fire and make recommendations on improvements. It’s all about reducing the risk.
All businesses need to produce one. Firms of more than 4 staff need a written FRA. Whilst smaller firms do not need a written FRA, it is recommended that one is produced in order to prove an FRA has been conducted.
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