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Free Fire Risk Assessment Template
A blank, printable fire risk assessment template based on the five-step process required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Print it, fill it in, and keep it on file.
What's In This Template
A blank framework covering the areas every fire risk assessment needs under the RRO. You complete the detail for your own premises.
Ignition sources (electrical equipment, heating, cooking, hot work)
Fuel sources (flammable liquids, combustible storage, waste)
Means of escape and fire exits
Fire detection and warning systems
Firefighting equipment (extinguishers, fire blankets)
Emergency lighting
People especially at risk (sleeping occupants, mobility or sensory impairments)
Two blank rows to add hazards specific to your premises
Fire Risk Assessment Template
Based on the five-step process required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Print this page or save it as a PDF, then complete each row for your own premises.
| Area / Task | Hazard | Who Might Be Harmed | Existing Controls | Further Action Needed | Action By / Review Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignition sources | |||||
| Fuel sources | |||||
| Means of escape / fire exits | |||||
| Fire detection & warning system | |||||
| Firefighting equipment | |||||
| Emergency lighting | |||||
| People especially at risk | |||||
| Add your own | |||||
| Add your own |
This is a blank starting point, not a completed assessment. It only satisfies your legal duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 once every row has been filled in accurately for your own premises and activities.
This Template vs Written For You
| This Free Template | Anyrisks Written For You | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | £29 |
| Time to complete | 15 to 30 minutes of your own time | Under 2 minutes |
| Wording and detail | You write it yourself | Written for your premises automatically |
| RRO Article references | You add these | Included automatically |
| Best for | Simple, low-risk premises with time to spare | Multi-site, insurer-facing or time-poor responsible persons |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this fire risk assessment template free to use?
Yes. This blank template can be printed or saved as a PDF and completed at no cost.
Is a blank template legally acceptable under the Fire Safety Order?
Yes, provided it is completed thoroughly with property-specific information. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 does not require a specific format, but generic or partly completed templates are a common reason assessments are found inadequate by enforcement officers or insurers.
What must a fire risk assessment cover as a minimum?
Identifying fire hazards (ignition, fuel and oxygen sources), identifying people at risk, evaluating whether existing fire precautions are adequate, recording significant findings, and setting out an action plan with responsible persons and dates.
How often should it be reviewed?
The RRO does not set a fixed period, but you must review it whenever there is reason to believe it's no longer valid -- after a fire or near-miss, a change of use, or new hazards. Best practice is to review annually even without changes.
Is a template enough for complex or high-risk premises?
No. High-rise residential buildings, HMOs, care homes, hospitals and premises storing significant flammable substances should use a third-party certificated fire risk assessor rather than a self-completed template.
What if I would rather not fill in a template myself?
Anyrisks can generate a fully written, property-specific fire risk assessment in under two minutes. See our written-for-you fire risk assessment.
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