BS 9792:2025 Fire Risk Assessment Checklist

Use the BS 9792:2025 Fire Risk Assessment Checklist for UK housing to audit HMOs, blocks of flats, and student accommodation for fire hazards, escape routes, etc.

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BS 9792:2025 Fire Risk Assessment Checklist



Building And Occupancy Details

1. The premises type is confirmed (HMO, block of flats, converted building, specialised housing, student accommodation, or mixed-use common areas).


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2. The number of storeys, lettable units, and total occupants are recorded.


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3. The construction method and approximate year of build are noted (e.g., timber frame, concrete, masonry).


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4. Any known high-risk structural features are identified (e.g., timber-framed construction, large voids, unusual layouts).


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5. Occupant profile is documented, including any residents with mobility, cognitive, or sensory needs.


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6. The FRA type has been selected in line with BS 9792:2025 (Type 1, 2, 3, or 4) based on building complexity and risk level.


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Responsible Person And Documentation

1. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is identified and their details recorded.


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2. A copy of the previous fire risk assessment (if any) has been reviewed and its findings considered.


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3. A fire safety logbook or maintenance record is held on site and is accessible.


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4. Any outstanding actions from a previous FRA are reviewed and their current status recorded.


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5. The assessment scope is documented, including any areas excluded and the reasons why.


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6. The date of the assessment and the next scheduled review date are recorded.


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Sources Of Ignition

1. All fixed electrical installations in common areas have a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) in line with BS 7671.


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2. Portable electrical appliances in common areas are subject to regular inspection and, where applicable, PAT testing.


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3. Cooking facilities in shared kitchens are free from grease build-up and are not left unattended when in use.


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4. Portable heaters in common areas are absent or, where present, are positioned safely away from combustible materials.


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5. Any smoking areas are designated, clearly signed, and located away from combustible materials or building openings.


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6. Arson-risk areas (e.g., bin stores, entry lobbies) are identified and appropriate controls are in place.


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Sources Of Fuel

1. Combustible materials (post, cardboard, furniture, clothing) are not accumulating in stairwells, corridors, or other escape routes.


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2. Bin storage areas are located away from the building or within a dedicated fire-resisting enclosure.


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3. Communal areas are free from large quantities of stored combustible items.


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4. Any high-fuel-load areas (e.g., laundry rooms, cycle stores) are identified and adequate fire separation is confirmed.


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5. Flammable liquids or gas cylinders stored on the premises are held in appropriate conditions and quantities.


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Sources Of Oxygen

1. Ventilation openings, ducts, and shafts in common areas have been checked for integrity and are not likely to accelerate fire spread.


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2. Fire dampers (where present) are confirmed as serviceable and have been tested within the required period.


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3. Openable windows in protected stairwells are assessed for their impact on smoke control and evacuation.


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Means Of Escape

1. All escape routes from every part of the building are identified and are of adequate width and travel distance for the occupancy.


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2. Escape corridors and stairwells are clear of obstructions, combustibles, and stored items at the time of inspection.


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3. All final exit doors open in the direction of escape and can be opened without a key from the inside.


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4. Protected stairwells are enclosed and lead to a place of ultimate safety.


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5. Where escape routes are shared with a non-residential part of a mixed-use building, the routes are assessed for separation and integrity.


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6. Escape route signage (including directional signs and final exit signs) is present, correctly positioned, and legible.


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7. Any dead-end corridors are identified and their length assessed against acceptable limits.


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Fire Doors And Compartmentation

1. All flat entrance doors on the escape route are assessed for fire door integrity (including door leaf, frame, intumescent strips, cold smoke seals, and self-closer).


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2. Flat entrance fire doors close fully into the rebate under their own power from any open position.


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3. Fire doors to common areas (stairwells, lobbies, risers, plant rooms) are assessed for integrity and self-closing function.


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4. Intumescent strips and cold smoke seals are present, intact, and undamaged on all fire doors inspected.


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5. Any fire door held open by a non-approved device (wedge, furniture) is identified and recorded as a deficiency.


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6. Compartmentation in common areas (walls, floors, ceilings) is visually assessed for breaches (e.g., unsealed cable penetrations, damaged fire-stopping).


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7. Areas where intrusive investigation is recommended (Type 2 or 4 FRA) are identified and recorded with justification.


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Fire Detection And Warning

1. A fire detection and alarm system is installed in the common areas and is appropriate to the building type and evacuation strategy.


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2. The system type is identified and recorded (e.g., Grade D interlinked alarms, L2 or L4 system to BS 5839-1).


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3. Detector coverage in common areas is assessed for adequacy, including stairwells, corridors, and plant rooms.


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4. The alarm system has been tested within the required period and a test record is held in the fire safety log.


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5. Residents are able to hear the alarm in all parts of the building, including within individual units where required.


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6. Any manual call points are present at exits and in appropriate locations, and are accessible and unobstructed.


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Emergency Lighting

1. Emergency lighting is installed in all common escape routes, stairwells, and final exit areas.


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2. Emergency lighting units are regularly tested (monthly flick tests and annual full-duration discharge tests) and records are held on site.


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3. Any failed or non-functioning emergency lighting units are identified and recorded as a deficiency.


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4. Emergency lighting coverage is adequate so that escape route signage remains visible during a power failure.


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Firefighting Equipment

1. Appropriate firefighting equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers) is provided in common areas in line with assessed need.


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2. All fire extinguishers are serviced within the past 12 months in line with BS 5306-3 and carry a current service label.


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3. Fire extinguishers are mounted in accessible locations, unobstructed, and clearly signed.


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4. Any fire hose reels (where provided) are in serviceable condition and have been tested within the required period.


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5. Dry risers or wet risers (where present) are confirmed as subject to annual testing and records are available.


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Evacuation Strategy And Procedures

1. The evacuation strategy for the building is defined and documented (simultaneous evacuation or stay-put/defend-in-place).


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2. The evacuation strategy is appropriate for the building type, construction, and occupant profile in line with BS 9792:2025 recommendations.


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3. Residents are informed of the evacuation strategy and what action to take on hearing the fire alarm.


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4. Fire action notices are posted at appropriate locations (entrance lobbies, lift landings, beside call points) and reflect the correct evacuation strategy.


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5. Where a stay-put strategy is in place, the structural fire protection is assessed as capable of supporting that strategy.


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6. A Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessment (PCFRA) has been carried out (or confirmed as not required) for any resident identified as having a specific evacuation need.


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7. Emergency evacuation plans for residents requiring assistance are documented and shared with relevant parties.


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Fire Safety Management

1. A named person is responsible for ongoing fire safety management of the building.


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2. Residents have been provided with fire safety information relevant to the building (e.g., in a welcome pack or displayed notice).


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3. Fire safety training has been provided to any staff or responsible persons with fire safety duties.


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4. A fire drill has been conducted within the past 12 months (where applicable to the evacuation strategy).


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5. Routine fire safety checks (e.g., weekly escape route inspections, monthly alarm tests) are being carried out and recorded.


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6. A system is in place to ensure the fire risk assessment is reviewed annually or whenever there is reason to suspect it is no longer valid.


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7. Any significant changes to the building, its use, or its occupancy since the last assessment are identified and their impact on fire risk assessed.


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Action Plan

1. All deficiencies identified during the assessment are recorded with a risk rating (e.g., high, medium, low).


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2. Each action is assigned a responsible person and a target completion date proportionate to its risk rating.


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3. High-risk deficiencies requiring immediate action are clearly distinguished from medium and low-priority items.


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4. The overall fire risk level for the premises is recorded (e.g., low, moderate, high, very high) with a supporting rationale.


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5. The action plan has been reviewed with the responsible person and they have confirmed receipt.


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