Most Common Issues Found in a Fire Risk Assessment

### Fire Doors Defective or damaged fire doors are among the most frequent findings. Common issues include missing or painted-over intumescent seals, excessive gaps, missing screws on hinges, and closers that fail to self-close from any angle. ### Escape Routes Blocked or obstructed escape routes, wedged-open fire doors, inadequate signage and poorly maintained emergency lighting regularly appear as significant findings. ### Detection and Alarm Systems Missing or inadequate testing records, untested alarms, and detectors sited incorrectly or in insufficient numbers are common. The Responsible Person must keep records of testing and maintenance. ### Compartmentation Unsealed penetrations, missing fire stopping around service ducts, and altered compartment walls without assessment undermine the building's fire strategy. ### Management and Records Missing or out-of-date fire risk assessments, absent emergency plans, and no recorded training or drills are frequent management findings — particularly significant since the October 2023 recording duties took effect. ### How LRMS Helps Each finding is documented with photographic evidence, a priority rating, an owner and a target date — so you can close findings with confidence.