Who is responsible?
In the UK, the responsibility for completing a fire risk assessment lies with the responsible person.
The responsible person is typically the employer, the owner, or the person in control of the premises. This responsibility is outlined in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
There are usually five steps to a fire risk assessment:
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Identify fire hazards
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Identify people at risk
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Evaluate and mitigate risks
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Create a record, emergency plan, and train and inform all relevant parties
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Regularly review the assessment
