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This quiz, if passed, will ensure you have the necessary skill set to adequately sell Fire Risk Assessments for Office Test.
It will allow understanding of:
Who needs a Fire Risk Assessment?
Why companies need a Fire Risk Assessment?
What legislation does it cover and did it supersede?
How a Fire Risk Assessment is carried out?
Frequency of a Fire Risk Assessment and lots, lots more
Good Luck and see you at the end!
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1.

Which piece of legislation enforces the requirement for a Fire Risk Assessment?
- A.
  
  Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- B.
  
  Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- C.
  
  Working at Height Regulations 2007
- D.
  
  Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
Correct Answer
B. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
2.

What three components must be in place for fire to occur?
- A.
  
  Source of ignition
- B.
  
  Heat
- C.
  
  Oxygen
- D.
  
  Fuel
- E.
  
  Charcoal
- F.
  
  Loose paper
- G.
  
  Exposed electrical cabling
Correct Answer(s)
A. Source of ignition
C. Oxygen
D. Fuel
3.

True or false, the local fire brigade can inspect a business and issue the RRO2005 which may result in prosecution?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
4.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to whom?
- A.
  
  Fire Officers when attending fires
- B.
  
  Private Individuals in every household in Great Britain & Northern Ireland
- C.
  
  All non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)
- D.
  
  Offices in England & Wales
- E.
  
  Shops in Scotland & Northern Ireland
Correct Answer
C. All non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)
5.

How long does a standard FRA take to complete in a small to medium sized office environment?
- A.
  
  2 days
- B.
  
  1 week
- C.
  
  1/2 day
- D.
  
  1 month
Correct Answer
C. 1/2 day
6.

When did the RRO come in to place?
- A.
  
  March 2005
- B.
  
  April 2006
- C.
  
  January 2005
- D.
  
  October 2006
Correct Answer
D. October 2006
7.

I only have 3 staff in my office so I do not need a fire risk assessment!
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The legislation states that if you employ 5 or more staff you must record your findings. Every business is obliged to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment non-dependant upon the numbers of staff.

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8.

What is our lead time from completion of Risk Assessment to making the Assessment available to the customer?
- A.
  
  10 working days
- B.
  
  2 working days
- C.
  
  5 hours
- D.
  
  5 working days
- E.
  
  48 hours
Correct Answer
D. 5 working days
9.

What does HMO stand for?
10.

Which report/certificate did the RRO supersede in 2006?
- A.
  
  Fire Safety Order 2005
- B.
  
  Fire Precautions Act 1971 (Fire Certificate)
- C.
  
  Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- D.
  
  Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Correct Answer
B. Fire Precautions Act 1971 (Fire Certificate)
11.

Objection: "It's ok the fire brigade have been around and carried out our risk assessment so I don't need your services!"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The fire brigade do not carry out risk assessments on behalf of business. They, along with the local authority may spot check to check that businesses are maintaining their own Risk Assessments and if not they can issue the RRO.

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12.

When should businesses review their fire risk assessment?
13.

Who is the 'responsible person' for H&S in the workplace?
14.

What are the 5 main components of a Fire Risk Assessment?
- A.
  
  Identifying the fire hazards
- B.
  
  To check escape routes
- C.
  
  Identifying people at risk
- D.
  
  Evaluating the risks
- E.
  
  Count the fire extinguishers
- F.
  
  Recording your findings
- G.
  
  Inform the fire brigade on the findings
- H.
  
  Reviewing and revising the risk assessment
- I.
  
  Perform a fire evacuation
Correct Answer(s)
A. Identifying the fire hazards
C. Identifying people at risk
D. Evaluating the risks
F. Recording your findings
H. Reviewing and revising the risk assessment
15.

In all commercial premises the person or people in control of the premises will be the responsible person. If there is more than one responsible person in any type of premises, all must take all reasonable steps to work with each other.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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Fire Risk Assessment

Which piece of legislation enforces the requirement for a Fire Risk Assessment?

What three components must be in place for fire to occur?

True or false, the local fire brigade can inspect a business and issue the RRO2005 which may result in prosecution?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to whom?

How long does a standard FRA take to complete in a small to medium sized office environment?

When did the RRO come in to place?

I only have 3 staff in my office so I do not need a fire risk assessment!

What is our lead time from completion of Risk Assessment to making the Assessment available to the customer?

What does HMO stand for?

Which report/certificate did the RRO supersede in 2006?

Objection: "It's ok the fire brigade have been around and carried out our risk assessment so I don't need your services!"

When should businesses review their fire risk assessment?

Who is the 'responsible person' for H&S in the workplace?

What are the 5 main components of a Fire Risk Assessment?

In all commercial premises the person or people in control of the premises will be the responsible person. If there is more than one responsible person in any type of premises, all must take all reasonable steps to work with each other.