Last edited 24 Oct 2025

Significant finding

Fire safety risk assessment: small and medium places of assembly, published by HM government in 2006 and updated in 2024, defines significant finding as:

‘A feature of the premises, from which the fire hazards and persons at risk are identified.’

‘The actions you have taken or will take to remove or reduce the chance of a fire occurring or the spread of fire and smoke.’

‘The actions people need to take in case of fire.’

‘The necessary information, instruction and training needed and how it will be given.’

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