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Example of Fire Safety Risk Assessment for LARGE places of worship (OVER 300 people)

This template risk assessment is based on the government’s guidance on completing fire safety risk assessments for large places of assembly (accommodating over 300 people).

The risk assessment document refers to this guidance and must be used alongside it.

Further information about who is responsible for fire safety, including fire risk assessments, is set out on the last page of the template document.

Important: the specific activities of - and risks affecting - places of worship vary considerably. This example risk assessment document is provided as a template only. It should be updated/amended as necessary in line with the circumstances of your organisation, including any relevant specific legal/best practice requirements. It is provided as a Word document for this purpose.

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