Fire Assessments
On the 1st April 2006 the Regulatory reform (Fire and Safety) order came into force. There is now a legal requirement for all non-domestic premises to conduct a fire risk assessment.
It is important to understand that a fire risk assessment is not the same as a fire certificate. Every business owner and employer must be able to demonstrate the following:
- All fire risks have been assessed and the results recorded with written fire risk assessments.
- Records to show that firefighting equipment has been provided, properly maintained and regularly inspected.
- An Emergency Action Plan has been written, confirmed and published.
- Staff have received fire training in the use of equipment & procedures in the event of fire.
- There are adequate means of fire detection, warning systems and means of escape in place to allow people to leave the building safely.
- Action plans have been formulated and signed off to indicate proposed completion dates and actual completion dates.
How Alban Safety can help you
Alban Safety can assist you with your fire risk assessment requirements. We can carry out the assessments on your behalf, or we can assist you to carry them out by providing forms, examples and support.
Contact us for an informal discussion on how we can help, or to arrange a free initial consultation with one of our expert team.
