SERVICES
Fire Risk Assessments
A fire risk assessment is a systematic evaluation of potential fire hazards in a building or workplace. It involves identifying fire risks, assessing the likelihood of fire occurring, and determining the potential consequences in terms of harm to people, property, and the environment. The goal is to implement preventive measures to mitigate those risks and ensure safety.
Steps in a Fire Risk Assessment
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1. Check the Door Leaf (Main Door)Condition of the Door: Look for any physical damage, such as holes, cracks, or dents, that could compromise the integrity of the door. Certification Label: Ensure the fire door has a visible fire-resistance label or marking indicating the fire rating (e.g., FD30 meaning 30 minute fire door, FD60 meaning 60 minute fire door) which tells you how long the door can withstand fire. Proper Fit: The door should fit within the frame without significant gaps. A poorly fitting door can reduce its fire-resistant capabilities.
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2. Check the Door FrameCondition: Inspect for damage, including cracks or missing parts of the frame. Sealant: Ensure the frame is sealed appropriately, and there are no gaps where smoke or flames could pass through.
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4. Check the Door SealsIntumescent Seals: These seals expand when exposed to heat, sealing the door to the frame to prevent smoke and fire from passing through. Check for any signs of damage or wear. Smoke Seals: These are separate from the intumescent seals and should be intact and undamaged to prevent the passage of smoke during a fire.
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5. Check the Door’s OperationEase of Movement: The door should open and close easily without any obstruction or sticking. It should not require excessive force to operate. Clearance: There should be no more than a small gap (usually 3mm) between the door and the frame when the door is fully closed.
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1. Check the Door Leaf (Main Door)Condition of the Door: Look for any physical damage, such as holes, cracks, or dents, that could compromise the integrity of the door. Certification Label: Ensure the fire door has a visible fire-resistance label or marking indicating the fire rating (e.g., FD30 meaning 30 minute fire door, FD60 meaning 60 minute fire door) which tells you how long the door can withstand fire. Proper Fit: The door should fit within the frame without significant gaps. A poorly fitting door can reduce its fire-resistant capabilities.
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2. Check the Door FrameCondition: Inspect for damage, including cracks or missing parts of the frame. Sealant: Ensure the frame is sealed appropriately, and there are no gaps where smoke or flames could pass through.
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4. Check the Door SealsIntumescent Seals: These seals expand when exposed to heat, sealing the door to the frame to prevent smoke and fire from passing through. Check for any signs of damage or wear. Smoke Seals: These are separate from the intumescent seals and should be intact and undamaged to prevent the passage of smoke during a fire.
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5. Check the Door’s OperationEase of Movement: The door should open and close easily without any obstruction or sticking. It should not require excessive force to operate. Clearance: There should be no more than a small gap (usually 3mm) between the door and the frame when the door is fully closed.
We offer 2 types of Fire Risk Assessments:
NON-DESTRUCTIVE
Type 1 – Common Parts Only
A Type 1 fire risk assessment is the basic fire risk assessment required for the purpose of satisfying the Fire Safety Order (FSO).
This inspection of the building is non-destructive. It requires considering the arrangements made for a means of escape as well as an examination of at least a few of the entrance doors to flats. It requires taking into consideration any construction made to separate the flats from the common parts, as far as practicable reasonably, without any need for the opening of any construction. In this mode of fire assessment, there is no need to enter the flats beyond the entrance.
NON-DESTRUCTIVE
Type 3 – Common Parts and Flats
A Type 3 assessment requires the same work as in a Type 1 assessment but exceeds the scope of the FSO, though it must not in any way contravene the Housing Act. In this assessment of fire risk, the arrangements for fire detection (smoke alarms) and the means of escape must be inspected in a sample of flats
Inside the flats the assessment is non-destructive, but it is essential that the fire resistance of doors leading to rooms be considered. Fire prevention measures are not considered if they are within the control of the landlord or responsible person, though heating and electrical installations maintenance may be looked at.