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Fire safety risk assessment: forms and guidance

Guidance on completing a fire safety risk assessment for people responsible for non-domestic premises and houses of multiple occupation (HMO).

A fire risk assessment is a practical exercise aimed at evaluating:

the risk from fire in your premises
how fire might be prevented
how to ensure the safety of people in or around your premises if a fire does start

The outcome of an assessment must be acted on with appropriate fire safety measures put in place.

Assessments should be reviewed regularly.

Email: firedivision@gov.scot
Tel: 0131 244 3026

Fire and Rescue Division
Scottish Government
St Andrew's House (1R)
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG

First published: 24 November 2014
Last updated: 15 March 2022 - show all updates
All updates: 15 March 2022
Update care home form, HMO form and the fire safety risk assessment record.

2 September 2021
Updated Guide to carrying out and recording a fire safety risk assessment

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