Fire Risk Assessment Template — UK Compliance (PRO)

A complete fire risk assessment toolkit for UK premises, written to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, and Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (effective 1 October 2023).

Includes the full Basic template plus two fully completed worked examples, an Excel risk-scoring calculator, the Fire Safety Order compliance checklist, and a fire safety logbook. Saves four to six hours of writing compared to starting from scratch.

Suitable for landlords, HMO operators, holiday let owners, small business owners, property managers, and anyone classified as a Responsible Person under the Fire Safety Order. Methodology follows the HSE five-step approach and aligns with PAS 79-1:2020 and PAS 79-2:2020 principles.

What's included (6 files):

1. Fire Risk Assessment Template (.docx)

The full 6-page fillable template. Document control, premises information, hazard identification, people at risk, existing measures checklist, risk evaluation matrix, action plan, review log, and sign-off page.

2. HMO Worked Example (.docx)

The same template, fully filled in for a fictional 5-bed shared HMO in Manchester. Shows how to complete every section to the standard an inspector expects, including 8 actions in the plan with target dates and risk levels.

3. Holiday Let Worked Example (.docx)

The same template, fully filled in for a fictional 3-bed self-catering cottage in the Lake District (with HETAS-certified wood-burning stove). Adapted for the 2024 government guidance on small paying guest accommodation.

4. Fire Risk Scoring Calculator (.xlsx)

Excel calculator with auto-calculation of risk level from likelihood × severity. 25 hazard rows with dropdown menus, colour-coded risk levels, summary count of findings by severity, full risk matrix and instructions sheets. Works in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

5. Fire Safety Order Compliance Checklist (.pdf)

Article-by-article audit covering Articles 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 19-21 of the Order, plus Section 156 BSA 2022 recording duties and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Y/N/NA tickbox format with evidence column.

6. Fire Safety Logbook (.docx)

Ongoing maintenance and testing record. 12 sections covering smoke alarm tests, emergency lighting, extinguishers and blankets, fire doors, escape routes, gas safety, electrical safety (EICR/PAT), solid fuel sweeps, training, incidents, inspections, and FRA reviews. Required to demonstrate Article 17 maintenance and Article 11 written arrangements.

Format: Microsoft Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), and PDF. All editable in Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and Excel/Google Sheets.

Delivery: instant download after purchase.

Important: these templates are provided for general guidance and to assist with self-assessment. Complex or higher-risk premises should be assessed by a competent third-party fire risk assessor.