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Fire risk assessments, fire safety plans, drill records and fire equipment inspection logs

14 documents·13 mandatory·1 best practice
Fire SafetyMandatory

Cladding and External Wall System Record

A record of the external wall system including cladding materials and fire performance test data.

BSA 2022 / Building Regs B

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Fire SafetyMandatory

DSEAR Assessment — Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmospheres

A DSEAR assessment addressing fire and explosion risk from dangerous substances on construction sites. Distinct from COSHH which addresses health risks. Covers LPG, diesel, flammable solvents, acetylene, and combustible wood dust. Requires hazardous zone classification (Zone 0/1/2 for gas; Zone 20/21/22 for dust), ignition source controls, and an Explosion Protection Document under DSEAR Reg 7.

Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002

Pre-ConstructionComing soon
Fire SafetyMandatory

Emergency Lighting Test Record

A record of monthly functional tests and annual full duration tests for emergency lighting systems on construction sites and in completed buildings, as required by BS 5266-1:2025 and RRO 2005 Article 17. Covers self-contained and central battery systems, with pass/fail recording for each luminaire.

BS 5266-1:2025 / RRO 2005

ConstructionComing soon
Fire SafetyMandatory

Fire Alarm Test Record

A record of weekly fire alarm tests.

BS 5839 / RRO 2005

ConstructionComing soon
Fire SafetyMandatory

Fire Drill Record

A record of fire drills conducted on site capturing the date, time to evacuate, and issues identified.

RRO 2005

ConstructionComing soon
Fire SafetyMandatory

Fire Extinguisher Inspection Record

A record of fire extinguisher inspections covering condition, pressure, location, and servicing dates.

BS 5306-3 / RRO 2005

ConstructionComing soon
Fire SafetyMandatory

Fire Risk Assessment — Construction Site

A fire risk assessment specific to the construction site environment.

RRO 2005 Art 9

Pre-ConstructionComing soon
Fire SafetyMandatory

Fire Safety Management Plan

A plan setting out the overall fire safety management arrangements for the construction project.

RRO 2005 / BSA 2022

Pre-ConstructionComing soon
Fire SafetyMandatory

Fire Warden and Marshal Appointment Record

A record of fire warden and fire marshal appointments on site.

RRO 2005

Pre-ConstructionComing soon
Fire SafetyMandatory

Hot Works Permit — Fire

A fire-focused permit for hot works activities addressing fire prevention controls.

RRO 2005 / MHSWR

ConstructionComing soon
Fire SafetyMandatory

RAMS — Temporary Heating and Drying Operations

A risk assessment and method statement for temporary heating and drying operations on construction sites, covering LPG heaters, diesel space heaters, and dehumidifiers. Addresses fire risk from proximity to combustibles, LPG storage under DSEAR 2002, CO monitoring, end-of-day shutdown checks, and insurance conditions for temporary heating.

MHSWR 1999 / RRO 2005

ConstructionComing soon
Fire SafetyMandatory

Sprinkler / Suppression System Test and Commissioning Record

The commissioning record for automatic sprinkler and fire suppression systems, documenting installation inspection, flow and pressure tests, alarm activation tests, and water supply verification. Required by Building Control before issuing completion certificates for buildings where sprinklers are mandatory.

BS EN 12845 / LPS 1301 / RRO 2005

CompletionComing soon
Fire SafetyMandatory

Temporary Fire Strategy

A fire strategy for the construction phase covering temporary detection and escape routes.

RRO 2005 / CDM 2015

Pre-ConstructionComing soon
Fire SafetyBest Practice

Fire Door Inspection Record

A record of fire door inspections checking correct installation, intumescent strips, and smoke seals.

Building Regs B / BSA 2022

ConstructionComing soon