Posted By Michael
I have a property made up of a lower ground floor restaurant a ground floor shop and 3 flats above which are self contained and only share access with each other and not with the commercial units.

My question is I have been told to carry out a fire risk assessment as I want to sell the property, is there a standard form I can use as most seem to apply to employers premises which I am not.

Thanks

Posted By Bob Shillabeer
I suspect that Michael is asking a general question about what he needs to do in order to meet the legal requirements for selling the property, am I right Michael?

The fire risk assessment is in place of the fire certificates the fire service used to issue for certain premises. It now applies to all classes of buildings except residential buidings, but can be applicable where there are joint areas particularly in high rise types.

The question is "Is the premises being sold a workplace" If so the FSO applies and a fire risk assessment must be done. "Is the residential accomodation being sold and what common areas are there?" They will need to be assessed.

I suggest that if you are unsure you get hold of the guidance documents available on the website of the OPSI or get in touch with your local fire service inspector and ask him for help, if you are a business it is likely they will be less willing to help but help they will especially if you ask them nicely.

Posted By Phillip
Doesn't matter if you sell the place or not - as the owner you are obliged to ensure satisfactory risk assessments are in place. They may be a shared responsibility with your tenants who may have to assess their activities.