Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Checklist

A complete fire risk assessment record for small and medium non-domestic premises (offices, shops, workshops, small warehouses, surgeries and similar). It covers fire hazards, people at risk, fire precautions, management arrangements, an overall risk rating, an action plan and an emergency plan.

• For premises you control as an employer, owner, occupier or managing agent (the “responsible person”)
• When you first occupy premises, and at regular reviews
• After alterations, a change of use, a fire or near miss, or a big change in occupancy

• Work through Parts 1 to 6 on a walk-round of the whole premises, including roof spaces and plant rooms you can safely access
• Answer every checklist item; anything marked “No” needs an entry in the action plan
• Record the name of the person who carried out the assessment – this is now a legal requirement
• Keep the completed record, test logs and certificates together