Afternoon

Have a look at the link below.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/workers/home.htm

Although it does not specifically state fire risk assessment it does state the employer should carry out a risk assessment of work activities and take appropriate measures. Also have a look at The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - section 6.1(a) and 31.10 (they relate to domestic premises).

Hope this helps a little.

The RRFSO only applies to workplaces and the common parts of domestic dwellings. The regulations require the 'responsible person' to carry out the FRA and in the scenario provided I believe this would be the home owner. Given the nature and location of the office, I don't think completing a FRA is worth the time and trouble. Hopefully you have more important tasks to deal with.

Meaning of “responsible person”
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3. In this Order “responsible person” means—

(a) in relation to a workplace, the employer, if the workplace is to any extent under his control;
(b) in relation to any premises not falling within paragraph (a)—
(i) the person who has control of the premises (as occupier or otherwise) in connection with the carrying on by him of a trade, business or other undertaking (for profit or not); or
(ii) the owner, where the person in control of the premises does not have control in connection with the carrying on by that person of a trade, business or other undertaking.

Under RRFSO reg 9(6) you only have to record the RA where you have 5 or more employees. Therefore, IMHO, you could do a mental RA. If you decide to record it, I would suugest that you use the template provided by your local fire brigade free on their website