CertPFRAL221 Exam Information and Outline
Certificate in Principles of Fire Risk Assessment (Level 2)
Syllabus Update Checked on: October 30, 2026
CertPFRAL221 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Assessment
- Multiple-choice knowledge examination
- Fire Safety Legislation
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- Responsible person duties and enforcement
- Fire Science
- Fire triangle, combustion and fire spread
- Causes of fire and ignition sources
- Smoke and toxic gases
- The Fire Risk Assessment Process
- Identifying fire hazards: ignition, fuel, oxygen
- Identifying people at risk, including vulnerable persons
- Evaluating, removing or reducing risks
- Recording findings and action plans
- Reviewing the assessment (PAS 79 methodology)
- Fire Protection Measures
- Means of escape and emergency lighting
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Fire-fighting equipment and signage
- Compartmentation and fire doors
- Fire Safety Management
- Emergency plans, evacuation and fire drills
- Training and maintenance of fire safety systems