If you're responsible for a building, it’s important to do all you can to reduce the risk of fire to keep people safe. It saves lives, it’s your legal duty, and it makes good business sense.
Businesses have a legal duty to carry out a fire risk assessment. The law which governs this is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, sometimes known as the RRO, or simply the fire safety order.
You will find guidance on why and how to carry out a fire risk assessment on the .GOV.UK website.
As your first step, please read the series of web pages, which will help you familiarise yourself with what is needed.
What type of assessment do I need?
The type of assessment you will need for your business premises will depend on the type of premises it is. To help with this the Government have provided a range of assessment guides. These set out what you need to do and the steps you need to follow. The guides are available to view or download free of charge.
Fire Risk Assessment Templates
If you're responsible for a building, it’s important to do all you can to reduce the risk of fire to keep people safe. It saves lives, it’s your legal duty, and it makes good business sense.
View our range of Fire Risk Assessement templates below:
- Fire Risk Assessment: for Food Concession Stands at Open Air Events (MS Word)
- Fire Risk Assessment: a guide for small to medium premises (PDF)
- Fire Risk Assessment: Petroleum Risk Assessment (MS Word)
Guidance for those with legal duties
The GOV.UK collection of fire safety legislation and guidance provides a comprehensive overview of the legal duties placed on the ‘Responsible Person’ under UK fire safety law. It sets out the requirement to carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment, implement appropriate fire safety measures, and regularly review and maintain those arrangements to ensure ongoing compliance. The guidance also explains the broader responsibilities for protecting occupants, managing fire risks effectively, and meeting statutory obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, helping duty holders understand what is expected to remain compliant and keep people safe.
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