Fire Risk Assessment
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About
Fire Risk Assessments
A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) in the UK is a systematic review of a building to identify fire hazards, assess the risks, and implement measures to ensure the safety of people in case of fire. It’s a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for most non-domestic premises and communal areas of residential buildings.
What Does a Fire Risk Assessment Involve?
A proper FRA consists of 5 key steps:
Identify Fire Hazards
Identify People at Risk
Evaluate, Remove, Reduce and Protect
Record, Plan, and Train
Review and Update
Legal Responsibility
The “responsible person” (e.g. employer, landlord, building manager) must:
Ensure the FRA is carried out
Keep records (if you have 5+ employees or a licensed premises)
Act on findings to improve safety
FRA Applies To
All workplaces
Public buildings (schools, hospitals)
HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation)
Communal areas of blocks of flats
Private single-family homes don’t require an FRA, but landlords and property managers do.
