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Fire risk assessment template that writes your action plan

Answer plain-English questions about your premises. FireRiskKit records the hazards, the people at risk and your fire safety measures, rates the risk and turns every gap into a dated action. Download a signed-off PDF.

Start your assessment COSHH assessment

Follows the gov.uk five steps and records what the law requires since 1 October 2023.

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTModerate

Premises

Harbour Lane Stationers
14 Harbour Lane, Bristol

Responsible Person

Sarah Whitfield, Director
Review by 30/10/2027

Action	Priority	By
Clear boxes from the rear escape corridor	High	06/11
Start weekly fire alarm test and record it	Medium	29/11
Book an EICR for the fixed wiring	Medium	29/11
Move the cardboard bale away from the wall	Medium	29/11

Example with sample data.

Fire risk assessment

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1 Premises and responsible person

Business or building name Premises address Type of premises Does anyone sleep on the premises? How the premises is used Floors, rooms, opening hours Number of storeys Most people at any one time Responsible Person UK address for notices Required since 2023 Assessment carried out by Their organisation If any Date of assessment Review by

Does any of this apply?

The building is 18 m or higher, or has 7 or more storeys It is a hotel, hostel, care home or other premises where people sleep as guests or receive care There are hazardous processes or large stores of flammable materials

2 Fire hazards

Tick what is present. A fire needs a source of ignition and something to burn.

Sources of ignition

Contractors doing hot work or other risky jobs on your premises should give you RAMS first. If you are the contractor, make RAMS with RAMS Maker.

Sources of fuel

3 People at risk

4 Fire safety measures

Every “No” becomes an action in step 7 with a suggested priority and date.

5 Risk rating

Likelihood of a fire starting Harm if a fire did start

6 Emergency plan and training

Evacuation strategy Assembly point Who calls 999 and how Fire marshals or wardens Training

7 Action plan

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Questions

Do I need a fire risk assessment?

Yes, if you are responsible for business premises, for the common parts of flats or an HMO, or for any other non-domestic premises in England and Wales. The duty sits with the “Responsible Person”: the employer, owner, landlord or whoever controls the premises.

Does it have to be written down?

Yes. Since 1 October 2023 every Responsible Person must record the full findings, not only businesses with five or more employees. The record must also name who carried out the assessment.

Can I do it myself?

For simple premises such as a small shop or office, yes: gov.uk says you can use a guide to do it yourself. For complex or high-risk buildings, appoint a competent fire risk assessor.

How often should I review it?

Regularly, and whenever something changes: a refit, a new use, more people, or after a fire or near miss. Many businesses review it every year; FireRiskKit sets a review date for you.

Is a fire risk assessment the same as a general risk assessment?

No. Fire has its own law and its own assessment. Employers also need a general risk assessment for other hazards, such as slips, lifting and electrical equipment, and a written health and safety policy if they have 5 or more employees.