Risk Assessments
It is now a legal requirement to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment
As part of the government’s commitment to reduce death, injury and damaged cause by fire the current fire safety legislation has been reviewed, and a number of changes are being made through the Regulatory (fire Safety) Reform Order 2005.
It is now the law that all business’s and HMO’s, must carry out a fire risk assessment and act upon it’s findings.
Does it apply to me?
You are legally obliged to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment and update it on a regular basis. This is irrespective of the size of company and the market in which you operate.
If you or your company employs five or more people this must be demonstrated by a hard copy present on the premises and available for inspection.
A fire risk assessment is not the same as a fire certificate. If you have a fire certificate you still need to carry out a risk assessment.
As an employer you are responsible for ensuring that you comply with the fire detection legislation.
Many insurance companies offer policy discounts to any business that has carried out a fire risk assessment
Unless you’re an expert it can be surprisingly hard to spot potential fire hazards. Our fire risk assessment services will help you protect your premises and people by giving you full visibility of what the fire risks are and where they lie.
