Fire Risk Assessments
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 replaces all previous fire safety legislation. The responsibility for fire safety in all workplaces now lies firmly with the “responsible person” for the premises.
A suitable and satisfactory fire risk assessment requires evaluating your current fire detection and warning systems. This incorporates the means of escape, internal structural fire protection, provision of appropriate early stage fire fighting equipment, testing and maintenance regimes of equipment and fire systems and identification of the specific training needs of your staff.
The enforcing authority (Fire and Rescue Service) have responsibility for ensuring that all workplaces meet their legal obligations by visiting their premises to confirm compliance.
An organisation could receive a visit for a number of reasons including – following a complaint or a fire. It could simply be however that the enforcing authority is actively inspecting premises in the area. Inspections are carried out across the whole spectrum of commercial buildings, not just larger or higher risk premises.
