Definitions relating to fire risk assessment

Chapter 5 of this book included basic definitions relating to general risk assessment. Further definitions specifically related to fire are detailed below. 

A primary fire hazard is something that has the potential to cause harm, by initiating or exacerbating a fire (ignition, fuel or oxygen source). 

A combination of the likelihood (chance or probability) of a fire occurring and should it do so, the severity (or consequences) of the outcome. 

The process of identifying fire hazards and evaluating the level of risk (including to whom and how many are affected) arising from the hazards, taking into account any existing risk control measures. 

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