Meridian Solutions – Pre-Occupation Fire Survey

📋 Assessment Information

Client

Responsible Person / Duty Holder

Local Manager (Name)

Local Manager (Position)

Person(s) Consulted

Competent Person (appointed by RP)

Assessor(s)

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Validator (if applicable)

Assessment Date

Suggested Review Date

Assessment Reference

Document Status

📸 Principal Photograph

Front elevation / key view

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🏢 Property Information

Address of Property

Number of Floors Above Ground

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Number of Floors Below Ground

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Approx. Footprint Area (m²)

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Brief Details of Property

Intended Occupancy Type

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Licensed Premises

Construction Method

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Number of Internal Stairs

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Number of External Escape Stairs

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Number of Final Exits

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Will premises be operated by more than one business?

Fire Alarm Features (if existing)

Fire Loss History

Parts of Premises Survey Relates To

Lightning Protection Installed

👥 Occupancy Information

Max Total Occupancy (once occupied)

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Max Employees (once occupied)

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Max Non-Employees / Public (once occupied)

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Normal Hours of Occupancy (once in use)

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🚨 Evacuation Strategy

Recommended Evacuation Strategy

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Evacuation Notes

🗺 Areas Assessed

Areas Accessed During Survey

Areas Unable to be Accessed

🧱 External Facade

🔒 Access Arrangements / Security

📸 External Photos

External – general

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🖼 10. Wall and Ceiling Condition

🏃 11. Internal Flooring

🪜 12. Stairs

🪟 13. Glazing

🚪 14. Doors (General)

⚠️ 15. Asbestos

✂️ 16. Sharp Edges and Damaged Surfaces

📸 Internal Photos

Internal – general condition

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🚪 Fire Doors – Communal

🚪 Flat Entrance Doors (if applicable)

📸 Fire Door Photos

Fire door condition

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⚡ Electrical Services

🔥 Measures to Limit Fire Spread

📸 Structural / Services Photos

Services / compartmentation

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🚪 Means of Escape – Communal

🏠 Means of Escape – Dwellings (if applicable)

📸 Escape Route Photos

Escape routes / exits

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🔔 Means of Detection and Warning

📸 Detection Photos

Detection / warning equipment

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💡 Emergency Lighting

💨 Smoke Control

📸 Lighting / Smoke Control Photos

Emergency lighting / smoke control

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🔧 Gas

💧 Water / Legionella

🏠 Housekeeping

💡 Lighting (General)

🛗 Lifts

Supplementary Information

🚒 Facilities for the Fire and Rescue Service

📸 FRS Facilities Photos

FRS access / risers

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✅ Significant Findings and Actions

Each finding includes risk rating (Low/Medium/High), timeframe, responsible person. RO = Recommendation Only.

📸 Premises Inspection – Photographic Evidence

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⚖️ Assessment of Risk Level

The overall level of risk is determined by combining the likelihood of harm with the potential consequence of harm.

	Slight Harm	Moderate Harm	Substantial Harm
Low Likelihood	Trivial Risk	Tolerable Risk	Moderate Risk
Medium Likelihood	Tolerable Risk	Moderate Risk	Substantial Risk
High Likelihood	Moderate Risk	Substantial Risk	Intolerable Risk

Risk of Harm Occurring

Risk to Persons from Hazard

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Select likelihood and severity above

Risk Assessment Narrative

📋 Applicable Legislation

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 · Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 · Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1999 · The Housing Act 2004 · Building Regulations · Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations · The Defective Premises Act · Control of Asbestos Regulations · PUWER · Working at Height Regulations · LOLER · Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations · COSHH & L8 ACoP · Electricity at Work Regulations · Safety Signs Including Fire Safety Signs

✍️ Assessor Sign-off

Assessor Name

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Qualifications

Signature Date

Declaration

I confirm this Pre-Occupation Fire Safety Survey has been carried out using reasonable skill and care. The report represents the best judgement of the named assessor and is based partly on information provided by the responsible person. No liability is accepted for the accuracy of information obtained from third parties. This document is intended solely for the use of the responsible person indicated.

✍️ Client Acknowledgement

Responsible Person Name

Position / Title

Date Received

📄 Document Control

Issue Number

Document Status

Other Duty Holder 1

Other Duty Holder 2

Other Duty Holder 3

Other Duty Holder 4

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