Fire risk assessment is an in-depth review/evaluation of a building, complex or a facility for fire risks and provide recommendations to either eliminate the risk or control it. Fire risk assessment is the cornerstone of fire safety plan; without a good fire risk assessment, the fire safety plan will just be based on assumptions.

A fire risk assessment is an evaluation of identified fire hazards and fire protection measures. It also includes planning for the safety of people at risk. Ideally, employers, site managers, and safety officers work together to create effective fire safety plans based on fire risk assessments.

Fire risk assessment is an essential element of fire safety management in the workplace. This aims to identify potential fire hazards and the people who may be affected, evaluate the risks associated with the perceived hazard, and implement measures to eliminate or, at the very least, reduce those risks.

A legal demand for all ‘non-domestic’ premises, fire risk assessments (or FRAs) are a snapshot of how protected any given property is to ensure the safety of its occupants in the event of a fire. The FRA also identifies corrective actions and further steps to achieve an appropriate level of fire safety.

A fire risk assessment identifies what needs to be done in a premises to prevent fires and keep people safe. Every block of flats, business premises or premises that the public has access to must have one. How to do an assessment Identify the fire hazards. Identify people at risk. Evaluate, remove or reduce the risks.