Fire Risk Assessments By FireLine Health & Safety
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) came into effect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 pieces of fire safety law.
Under this legislation, the responsibility for fire safety management in non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) lies with the Responsible Person for that premises. (This may be the Owner, Manager, Landlord or an appointed person).
Under the Order, the Responsible Person is required to carry out a fire risk assessment and put in place appropriate fire safety measures to manage the risk based on the specific circumstances of their premises. They will need to look at how to prevent fire from occurring in the first place, by removing or reducing hazards and risks as far as is reasonably possible and then put in place precautions to ensure that people are adequately protected if a fire were still to occur.
The Order is enforced by periodic inspections by an enforcing authority which is usually the Fire and Rescue Service.
The risk assessment is also subject to periodic review and must be re-evaluated whenever a fire occurs or a change in the premises has taken place.
Under this legislation, the responsibility for fire safety management in non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common parts of blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) lies with the Responsible Person for that premises. (This may be the Owner, Manager, Landlord or an appointed person).
Under the Order, the Responsible Person is required to carry out a fire risk assessment and put in place appropriate fire safety measures to manage the risk based on the specific circumstances of their premises. They will need to look at how to prevent fire from occurring in the first place, by removing or reducing hazards and risks as far as is reasonably possible and then put in place precautions to ensure that people are adequately protected if a fire were still to occur.
The Order is enforced by periodic inspections by an enforcing authority which is usually the Fire and Rescue Service.
Who is responsible for the Fire Risk Assessment?
The law applies to all persons who are:- responsible for business premises
- an employer or self-employed with business premises
- responsible for a part of a dwelling where that part is solely used for business purposes a charity or voluntary organisation
- a contractor with a degree of control over any premises
- providing accommodation for paying guests
What needs to be done?
Under the Fire Safety Order, the evaluation and reduction of the risk to life by fire has to be assessed by carrying out a suitable and sufficient assessment of these risks. A Fire Management Plan must then be implemented and maintained.The risk assessment is also subject to periodic review and must be re-evaluated whenever a fire occurs or a change in the premises has taken place.
How can we help you?
- We are fully qualified and competent professional Fire Risk Assessors and can carry out a Fire Risk Assessment of your premises. The results of this assessment will be given to you in a concise and easy to understand report and highlight the risks to fire in your building and the measures that would be required to be put in place to minimise these risks and allow you to meet the statutory law as outlined above.
- We can also assist you in formulating any policy documents that you may need, for example, an Emergency Evacuation Plan or Health & Safety Policy.
- Sufficient and suitable training is an essential part of the management of your Fire & Safety Systems and we offer an extensive range of courses such as Fire Awareness Training that ensure that you and your staff are fully able to deal with any emergency situation should one occur.
- Our staff are able to assist in the management of all your Fire & Safety Systems and can ensure that the correct processes are put in place.
- Importantly, we are a totally independent company that specialises in Fire Risk Assessments and Training and as such, the report will be an unbiased statement of your current Fire Safety Systems.
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