fire risk assessment

Do you know who is responsible for completing the fire risk assessment for your building, and can you do your own? In short – If you are the owner, occupier, or have significant control of a building, or part of a building, you are responsible for fire safety. The legislation for fire safety in the […]

Fire Risk Assessors are responsible for assessing buildings and structures to determine the likelihood of a fire occurring, as well as assessing any potential damages that may occur in the event of a fire. Additionally, they make recommendations on how to mitigate fire risks and improve overall fire safety. Before 2006, it was accepted that […]

A fire risk assessment is a crucial and cautious look at your premises and the people who use them from a fire prevention perspective. They are a legal requirement under The Regulatory Reform Order 2005. It should be carried out by organisations of all types and sizes to ensure the maximum safety of employees and […]

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that the Responsible Person should complete or facilitate a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment (FRA) for their premises. Generally, there are 5 main steps to carrying out a fire risk assessment. A suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment can be identified as having the following characteristics: […]

A commonly asked question by landlords, building owners and those responsible for managing fire safety is – can I do my own fire risk assessment? In this article, we’re going to explain why it is possible – but may not necessarily be the correct decision to make. The short answer is ‘Yes – you can […]