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fire risk assessment (FRA) is an evaluation of the potential for fire damage in a building or workplace. It identifies hazards, assesses the risk, and recommends ways to reduce the risk of fire.
Purpose
Determine if existing fire safety measures are adequate
Identify potential hazards and the likelihood of harm
Recommend ways to reduce the risk of fire
Protect people and the building
Steps
Identify people at risk
Identify fire hazards
Evaluate the risk
Record the assessment
Review the assessment regularly
Who is responsible
The responsible person or a nominated consultant can carry out the assessment
The responsible person must keep a written record of the assessment
When to review
Every 5 years
If the building's layout, use, or occupants change
Legal requirements
If your address is not a single private dwelling
If your business premises or block of flats usually has more than 4 residents at any one time
Penalties
If the law is not followed, the responsible person may be prosecuted