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Fire Risk Assessment for Purpose-Built Flats

by Hayley Dawson, from the Community

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Use this comprehensive fire risk assessment template to evaluate and manage fire safety in purpose-built blocks of flats. Based on UK guidance and the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005, it covers common parts only, including compartmentation, means of escape, emergency lighting, signage, refuse and chute rooms, detection and alarms, firefighting facilities, and ongoing maintenance. Includes an action plan, review schedules, resident engagement, contractor controls, and checklists to document inspections and compliance.

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This template supports compliance with the UK Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 by guiding a thorough fire risk assessment. Sections cover building and occupancy details, ignition sources, housekeeping, contractor controls, and dangerous substances, as well as fire protection measures including means of escape, compartmentation, lighting, alarms, signage, extinguishers, and firefighting facilities. It also outlines management procedures, training and drills, testing and maintenance, recordkeeping, and a risk rating matrix with recommendations. Use it to identify hazards, evaluate likelihood and consequence, assign actions, and schedule reassessment.

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Fire Risk Assessment for Domestic Properties

This Fire Risk Assessment template helps landlords, property managers, and assessors evaluate fire hazards and controls in residential buildings. It covers building information, occupants at risk, ignition sources, housekeeping, electrical and heating systems, means of escape, compartmentation, escape lighting, signage, alarms, extinguishers, and smoke control. It also guides the management of fire safety, including emergency planning, training, drills, testing, maintenance, and record keeping, aligned with the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005. Use it to document findings, assign actions, and maintain a comprehensive fire safety log.

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Fire Risk Assessment for Purpose-Built Flats

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