Personal fire risk assessments and emergency evacuation plans

We are committed to helping residents stay safe from fire.

If you, or anyone in your household, has difficulty recognising a fire, responding to a fire alarm, or evacuating safely in an emergency, we may be able to provide additional support.

We can carry out a:

• person-centred fire risk assessment (PCFRA)
• personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP)

These assessments help us understand your individual needs and take appropriate steps to improve your fire safety.

Download the person centred fire risk assessment and personal emergency evacuation plan policy (PDF, 372KB)

Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessment (PCFRA)

A PCFRA is a conversation and assessment that looks at your individual circumstances and how they may affect your safety in the event of a fire.

A PCFRA helps us to:

• understand any fire risks within your home
• identify whether you need additional fire safety equipment
• consider any health conditions, disabilities, or mobility issues that could affect your ability to respond to a fire
• provide advice on reducing fire risks
• share relevant information with the London Fire Brigade where appropriate

Following the assessment, we may recommend:

• smoke, heat or carbon monoxide alarms
• adapted alarm systems for residents with hearing or visual impairments
• other fire prevention or protection measures where required

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)

A PEEP is a personalised plan developed with you that explains what you should do if a fire occurs.

The plan is tailored to you and is based on your individual circumstances.

A PEEP may include:

• the safest way for you to leave the building
• any support or equipment that may help keep you safe
• what you should do if you are unable to evacuate independently
• information that may be shared with the London Fire Brigade to assist them in an emergency

PEEPs are available for eligible residents living in either:

• buildings over 11 metres with a simultaneous evacuation strategy
• residential buildings over 18 metres in height

Eligibility for a PCFRA or PEEP

You may be eligible if you have difficulties that could affect your ability to:

• recognise a fire
• respond to a fire alarm
• evacuate safely in an emergency

Examples include:

Mobility and physical health

•    Reduced mobility.
•    Frailty or a history of falls.
•    Temporary injuries.
•    Pregnancy.
•    Being bed-bound or chair-bound.
•    Visual impairment or blindness.

Sensory, cognitive or mental health needs

•    Hearing impairments.
•    Dementia.
•    Learning disabilities.
•    Cognitive impairments.
•    Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression or PTSD.

Fire safety concerns within the home

•    Hoarding or blocked escape routes.
•    Unsafe smoking practices.
•    Use of oxygen equipment.
•    Unsafe cooking practices.
•    Charging of e-bikes, e-scooters or mobility scooters indoors.
•    Previous fire incidents or near misses.

This list is not exhaustive. If you have concerns about your fire safety, we encourage you to contact us.