Archives: 2016
What does it cover?
July 14, 2016The scope of the survey involved in a fire risk assessment would include the following particular aspects of fire safety: The occupants – demographic including any with impairments Activities and processes Fire loss experience. Fire hazards. Fire prevention. Storage and handling of flammable liquids and gases. Housekeeping. Means of...
Read moreWhen does it need to be repeated?
July 12, 2016The fire risk assessment process is intended to be a continuous process, and take into account change. Fire risk assessments should therefore be reviewed periodically which is generally accepted in the industry as at least annually,or if there is a reason to suspect that it is no longer valid,...
Read moreWhat about multi-occupancy buildings?
July 14, 2016In such premises the landlord will be responsible for communal areas, systems and infrastructure for example the corridors and stairs,the fire alarm and heating system. The landlord or their managing agent will arrange for a fire risk assessment of the areas. The tenant is responsible for providing a fire...
Read moreWhat about flats, bedsits and Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO)?
July 12, 2016The Fire Safety Order requires that a Fire Risk Assessment be undertaken of the communal areas. This is assessment is known as a Type 1 as defined by the guidance document “Fire Safety in Purpose Built Blocks of Flats”. Fire Safety beyond the front door of a dwelling is...
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