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Fire risk assessmentFRA
A systematic evaluation of fire hazards, the likelihood of a fire occurring, and the consequences for people and property.
A fire risk assessment identifies fire hazards (ignition sources, fuel sources, oxygen sources), evaluates the risk to people (employees, visitors, contractors, vulnerable persons), and prescribes controls (detection, suppression, compartmentation, evacuation routes, emergency lighting). It is a legal requirement in the UK under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and is enforced through local fire authorities. FRAs must be reviewed regularly and after any significant change to the premises or work activities.