PEEPs & Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessments
Empower residents. Strengthen compliance. Plan for every person.
What’s This Course About
This course gives you the practical knowledge and confidence to assess, plan, and record Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) and Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessments (PCFRAs) in residential buildings. You’ll learn:
- Who needs a PEEP
- How to engage residents sensitively
- How to meet your legal duties under The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Whether you’re a housing officer, building manager, or contractor, this training helps you conduct person-centred fire risk assessments that:
- Identify hazards and prevent fires before evacuation is needed
- Support, record, and guide evacuation plans for residents with:
- Mobility needs
- Sensory impairments
- Cognitive challenges
- Mental health conditions
Who It’s For
If you’re responsible for fire safety or in a position to recognise resident wellbeing needs, this course is for you:
- Housing officers and building managers
- Compliance teams and duty holders
- Maintenance staff and contractors
- Fire risk assessors and safety consultants
- Property developers and landlords
What You’ll Learn
- What PEEPs and PCFRAs are, who needs them, and why they matter
- Legal duties under the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) England Regulations 2025
- How to interpret codes of practice and guidance (including BS 9991, PAS 79, and NFCC guidance)
- How to conduct Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessments for residents at risk:
- Identifying specific vulnerabilities (e.g. mobility, sensory, cognitive, mental health)
- Understanding how these impact evacuation capability and fire risk
- Tailoring fire safety measures to individual needs, not just building features
- Coordinating with care teams, family members, and support services
- Documenting findings clearly and respectfully
- Reviewing and updating assessments as needs change
- How to engage residents respectfully and assess individual evacuation needs
- How to develop and record PEEPs with practical, person-centred strategies
- How to assess evacuation strategies for different building types and layouts
- What counts as a “reasonable adjustment” and how to adapt properties safely
- How to document and review PEEPs and PCFRAs to support compliance and resident trust
- Complete a short quiz to test your understanding
- Earn a certificate recognised under the Building Safety Act competence framework
Why It Matters
This course goes beyond paperwork. It’s about protecting lives, building trust, and ensuring that every resident—regardless of ability—has a clear, safe evacuation strategy. You’ll gain the confidence to apply legal guidance in real-world settings and support inclusive fire safety planning.
How It Works
- 100% online and mobile-friendly
- Self-paced modules with clear visuals and voiceover
- Designed by fire safety and compliance experts
Why Choose This Course
- Built around real scenarios and practical solutions
- Designed specifically for UK residential buildings
- Easy-to-understand content that’s ready to apply
- Qualification that proves your competence and commitment
Ready to Get Started
Course anticipated release date is January 2026.
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