KINGTON HORSE SHOW & AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

Premise Address / The Showground, Ovals Farm, Kington
Organisation Responsible / Kington Horse Show
Work Activity / One Day Agricultural Show and ‘After Show Dance’
Assessors Name / Mr John Grant
Job Title / Health & Safety Office
Reviewed - Date / 07.08.11
07.02.12
28.01.13
10.05.13
05.03.14
15.03.15
Area / Fire Hazards
(Ignition, fuel, oxygen) / People at Risk / Risk
(of Fire & to People) / Hazard Reduction / Reduction of risk
(to people)
Entire site / All on site: public, caterers, exhibitors, traders, volunteers, entertainers / Any fire is likely to be identified quickly. / Site inspection during site set up, to include caterers, traders, etc by H&S Officer, to identify unexpected fire hazards and ensure the risk is reduced. / Evacuation procedure in place
Public announcement system as fire alarm
Experienced stewards allocated to designated areas of the site.
Stewards briefing to include fire prevention and evacuation procedures.
HW Fire Authority on site as exhibitor.
Generators and fuel / All / Low / Competent persons to refill generators.
Fuel kept in secure area.
Generators supplied by reputable company.
Combustible material kept away from generators.
Dried field grass / All / Low / Grass cut short
Waste bins / Waste paper
Discarded cigarettes / All / Low / Bins emptied frequently into central skip.
Regular patrols by Stewards
Electrical installation / All / Low / Installation by competent engineer. RCD’s provided. Installation tested and certificated.
Marquees
All Marquees / Fires likely to be identified quickly / Stewards briefing by H&S Officer. Safe occupancy limits, number and width of exits.
Exits marked with Fire Exit Signs
Extinguishers provided and maintained by Marquee supplier.
Flexible membranes / All / Low / Fire retardant materials – fire assessments from supplier
NO SMOKING in marquees or within 1 metre of structure, signs displayed.
Marquees separated from hedgerows and other flammable objects and ignition sources by at least 6m, except Horticulture – low risk trade stands with 2m separation.
Show dance/dog show Marquee / Guests / Low / 12 SIA door staff and at least 20 stewards (with radios) employed from one hour before show dance.
Outside lighting during hours of darkness from generator.
4 No 6’ fire exits, as attached plan.
3 powdered & 3 water extinguishers.
Maximum 1200 guests. Numbers controlled by wrist bands and counted in by Stewards.
Members marquee / Catering equipment and vehicles.
LPG / All / Low / Caterers vetted re maintenance of equipment. Caterers rules in place re waste and fire extinguishers.
Vehicles sites away from combustible material. / 5 No 6’ exits as attached plan. Max occupancy as below.
4 powdered and 4 water extinguishers.
Public Bar / All / Low / 2 No 6’ fire exits as attached plan. Max occupancy 700.
2 powdered & 2 water extinguishers.
Animals / Straw / All / Low / Open sided marquees.
Other areas
Catering outlets / LPG
Generator fuel
Oil / All / Variable / Caterers rules in place re waste and fire extinguishers.
Review of Caterers applications undertaken to assess competency and risk.
Trade stands / Traders activities, goods, etc / All on site / Variable / Traders rules in place re waste and fire extinguishers.
Review of traders applications undertaken to identify higher fire risks and controls in place.
Entertainers / Vintage engines
- Fuel
- Combustion engines / All on site / Low / Area segregated by barriers.
Vehicles / Fuel
Combustion engines / All on site / Low / Designated car parking areas.
Short grass in fields.

Occupancy limits and escape routes

Marquees are generally open on one side, only becoming fully enclosed with designated exits in case of inclement weather. The following Maximum Occupancy limits therefore only apply when the marquees are fully enclosed.

Marquee / Premises Classification / Width of exits / Capacity per exit (C) / Number of exits
(N) / Exit capacity / Maximum Occupancy
C X (N-1)
After show dance / Higher Risk / 1.8m / 310 / 5 / 1240
Public bar / Normal / 1.8m / 310 / 2 / 310
Members / Normal / 1.8m / 310 / 5 / 1240
Food & craft / Normal / 1.8m / 310 / 2 / 310
Horticulture / Normal / 1.8m / 310 / 2 / 310
Young Farmers / Normal / 1.8m / 310 / 2 / 310