Free fire risk assessment template for UK premises. Covers ignition sources, fuel, people at risk, means of escape, detection and emergency plans — under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this fire risk assessment template free?
- Yes. Download it, edit it, and use it on your premises. No signup required.
- Do I legally need a fire risk assessment in the UK?
- Yes — for almost every non-domestic premises in the UK under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England & Wales) and equivalent legislation in Scotland and Northern Ireland. If you employ five or more people, it must be recorded in writing.
- Who can carry out a fire risk assessment?
- The responsible person can do it themselves if the premises are simple and they have the knowledge and competence. For higher-risk premises (sleeping accommodation, large or complex buildings, multi-occupied residential blocks) a competent fire risk assessor — typically third-party certified — is expected.
- How often should I review it?
- At least annually, and sooner if anything material changes: refurbishment, change of use, new equipment, occupancy changes, after a fire or near-miss, or if there is reason to believe it is no longer valid.
- What is the difference between this template and using Riskora?
- This template requires you to fill in every field by hand. Riskora's structured builder loads the hazard library, controls and emergency plan sections for fire risk assessments and lets you generate a site-specific document in minutes — with version history, sign-off and downloads built in.