We provide competent advice & consultation in order to help you carry out your duties, as defined in the Fire Safety Order 2005.
We pride ourselves in providing our comprehensive fire risk assessment services across the United Kingdom. A fire risk assessment is a legal requirement, so if you are in need of an assessment at your business, or seeking further advice regarding fire safety matters, do not hesitate to get in touch.
Our lead fire risk assessor is registered as a Tier 2 fire risk assessor with the Institute of Fire Safety Managers. We are an Affiliated Organisation with the Institute of Fire Safety Managers, demonstrating our commitment to robust fire safety services.
We will take the confusion out of fire safety, and help you carry out your duties as the responsible person. This will enable you to continue to do what you do best, all whilst staying legally compliant.
We are well-versed in ensuring compliance with the regulations outlined in Fire Prevention on Construction Sites. We offer expert consultation and advice to fulfil your duties under the Fire Safety Order 2005.
Get in touch with a member of our team to discuss your fire risk assessment and fire safety requirements. We will endeavour to get back to you with a quote, unbeaten on price.
In short, virtually all commercial owners will require a Fire Risk Assessment. However, it does not apply to people’s private homes and property (excluding high-rise flats).
Our expertise extends to conducting construction site fire risk assessments and construction fire strategies across a range of sites, ensuring strict compliance with the guidance outlined in Fire Prevention on Construction Sites: The Joint Code of Practice on the Protection from Fire of Construction Sites and Buildings Undergoing Renovation and HSG168, as well as any insurer requirements and loss prevention standards.
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, a supplementary element of the Fire Safety Order 2005, introduce new obligations on responsible individuals, particularly in high-rise residential buildings. These mandates include sharing essential information with fire and rescue services for efficient operational responses, providing additional safety measures for high-rise and multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 meters, and furnishing residents with fire safety information and instructions about fire doors.
If you’re in charge of a property, you are likely to require a Fire Risk Assessment.
This definition spans commercial landlords, HMO landlords, Holiday Let landlords, employers with premises, principal contractors at construction sites, educational institutions, entertainment venues, care facilities, hotels, offices, and shops. All these entities must conduct fire risk assessments and record significant findings to ensure compliance.
Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, you must ensure the following fire safety risk assessment steps:
When it comes to conducting a fire safety risk assessment, we can provide competent advice and consultation to the responsible person in order to help them carry out their duties, as defined in the Fire Safety Order 2005.
The term “responsible person” can mean:
As prefaced, if you’re in charge of a property, you are likely to require a Fire Risk Assessment.
As defined by the Chief Fire Officers’ Association, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is as follows:
“It replaces most fire safety legislation with one simple order. It means that any person who has some level of control in premises must take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and make sure people can safely escape if there is a fire” (Source: Chief Fire Officers’ Association)
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, a supplementary element of the Fire Safety Order 2005, introduce new obligations on responsible individuals, particularly in high-rise residential buildings.
We conducted a fire risk assessment for Binley Farm, as part of Saxon Safety’s health and safety services. We’ve highlighted the main fire risk assessment points below. If you need a fire risk assessment on your property then do not hesitate to get in touch! About: Saxon Safety was appointed
Conducting a fire risk assessment is a critical undertaking for nearly all properties. Regardless of the path you choose for your business, it’s crucial to ensure that those performing the assessment possess the requisite skills, knowledge, experience, and training, along with the organisational capacity to execute the task effectively. What
Fire safety and risk assessments are paramount considerations, requiring utmost seriousness and responsibility. In this guide, we’ve compiled all the essential information you need to navigate fire safety with confidence. What is the Fire Safety Order 2005? As defined by the Chief Fire Officers’ Association, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)
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