What is Fire Risk Assessment?
Fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for all premises, identifying fire hazards, evaluating risk to occupants, and implementing control measures. This module follows the five-step methodology prescribed by PAS 79 and BS 9999, ensuring systematic and legally compliant assessment.
Guided workflows evaluate ignition sources, combustible materials, people especially at risk, and existing fire safety measures. Risk rating determines priorities for action, whilst automatic action generation ensures deficiencies are addressed systematically.
Integration with fire equipment inspection schedules ensures fire-fighting equipment, alarms, and emergency lighting remain serviceable. Emergency evacuation procedures are automatically updated based on identified risks and occupancy changes.
Regulatory Compliance
- • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- • BS 9999:2017 - Code of Practice for Fire Safety
- • PAS 79:2020 - Fire Risk Assessment guidance
- • Housing Act 2004 (HMOs)
Key Benefits
Legal compliance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
BS 9999 and PAS 79 compliant methodology ensures quality
Prevent fire deaths and serious injuries through hazard control
Insurance compliance reduces premium costs
Action tracking demonstrates continuous improvement
Integration with fire equipment ensures ongoing compliance
Features & Capabilities
Five-step fire risk assessment methodology (PAS 79)
Ignition source and combustible material identification
People especially at risk evaluation (PEEP assessment)
Means of escape assessment with travel distance calculations
Fire detection and alarm adequacy evaluation
Fire-fighting equipment requirements and placement
Emergency lighting assessment
Action plan generation with priority ranking
How It Works
Identify premises and occupancy type for assessment
Systematically evaluate ignition sources and combustibles
Assess means of escape and identify people especially at risk
Evaluate existing fire safety measures and equipment
Generate action plan prioritised by risk level
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fire Risk Assessment?
- BS 9999 compliant fire risk assessments with five-step methodology, action tracking, and emergency plan integration.
- How does Fire Risk Assessment work?
- Identify premises and occupancy type for assessment. Systematically evaluate ignition sources and combustibles. Assess means of escape and identify people especially at risk. Evaluate existing fire safety measures and equipment. Generate action plan prioritised by risk level.
- What are the main benefits of Fire Risk Assessment?
- Legal compliance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. BS 9999 and PAS 79 compliant methodology ensures quality. Prevent fire deaths and serious injuries through hazard control. Insurance compliance reduces premium costs.
- Which regulations does Fire Risk Assessment help you comply with?
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. BS 9999:2017 - Code of Practice for Fire Safety. PAS 79:2020 - Fire Risk Assessment guidance. Housing Act 2004 (HMOs).
Related Modules in Fire Safety
Fire Extinguisher Checks
Monthly visual checks and annual servicing records with location mapping, pressure monitoring, and maintenance scheduling.
Fire Alarm Testing
Weekly fire alarm test records with call point rotation, fault logging, and BS 5839-1 compliance tracking.
Emergency Evacuation
Evacuation procedures, drill records, assembly point management, and personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs).
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