If you are a responsible person for the simplest of premises and wish to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment yourself, the government have prepared a 5-step checklist for use when doing so.

The checklist consists of five key steps that Responsible Persons should undertake. These key steps will look at fire hazards in your premises, people in your premises who may be at risk, the evaluation of fire safety for your premises, recording, planning and the training of staff, and the regular review of your assessment.

Escape plans, electrical installations, fire fighting equipment and signs, heating and more are all included in the checklist, as well as a management list and an action plan.

If you are an RP for a simple premises and wish to conduct your own fire risk assessment, you are encouraged to read the government guidance for your type of premises and to utilise the 5-step checklist.