FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS

BUSINESS AND BUILDING OWNERS MUST HAVE A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT ( Carried out by a Fire Risk Assessor ) IN PLACE TO ENABLE THE PUBLIC TO VISIT THERE PREMISES ( Every 4 Years , reviewed every 2 years ) THIS AFFECTS ALL BUSINESS PREMISES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES THEY HAVE .

THIS CAME IN TO EFFECT IN 2022 UNDER NEW LEGISLATION OF THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT 2022 .

YOU CAN BE PROSECUTED FOR NOT HAVING A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT AS IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE TO TRADE WITH OUT ONE , THE PENALTY CAN BE UNLIMITED FINES OR UP TO 2 YEARS IN PRISON . 

BUILDING OWNERS MUST ALSO PROVIDE A FIRE STRATEGY REPORT ( carried out by a Fire Engineer ) 

TO THERE TENANTS OR LEASEHOLDERS , THIS IS A LENGTHY DOCUMENT USUALLY ABOUT 100 PAGES EXPLAINING THE STRUCTURE OF THE BUILDING AND ALL THE REGULATIONS THAT APPLY . THIS WAS INTRODUCED IN 2010 UNDER SECTION 38 OF THE BUILD REGULATIONS BUT IS NOW BEING ENFORCED BY THE FIRE BRIGADE AND BUILDING CONTROL DEPARTMENT IN YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY UNDER THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT 2022  , NON COMPLIANCE OF THESE FACTORS CAN RESULT IN A PROHIBITION NOTICE BEING PLACED ON YOUR PREMISES ( Closing Your Business Premises ) UNTIL RECTIFICATION WORKS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT . 

THE FIRE BRIGADE HAS BEEN IN THE FIRST FEW MONTHS OF 2025 BEEN SENDING OUT TEAMS OF TECHNICIANS TO IDENTIFY FAULTS IN BUSINESS PREMISES WITH FIRE INSPECTORS TO CATCH PEOPLE OUT AND CARRY OUT WHAT WE HAVE EXPLAINED ABOVE . 

WE ARE FIRE RISK ASSESSORS

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS 

FOR 

INSURANCE PURPOSES 

REMORTGAGES 

NEW LEASES 

PROHIBITION NOTICES

SELLING A PROPERTY 

BUYING A PROPERTY 

CQC & OFSTED PREMISES

BUSINESS PREMISES

APARTMENT BLOCKS

Are you at risk of Prosecution ? The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 means that it is now compulsory for all Businesses and Landlords to conduct a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment of all premises and parts of premises.The order came into force on 1st October 2006 and consolidates and supersedes all previous fire safety regulations, meaning fire certificates are no longer issued (except in certain high risk establishments) or accepted as proof of fire safety compliance.The aim of the new regulations is to create a simpler system that makes it easier for people to understand what is expected of them, and to place the emphasis on fire prevention through risk assessment.

There are very few exceptions to the new legislation, and you must ensure that your premises have a fully comprehensive and up-to-date fire risk assessment in place if you:

are an employer (with business premises)

are responsible for a business premises

have a business based in a licensed property

are running indoor or outdoor events

are a contractor with control over a business premises

are self-employed

The new fire safety regulations are self-regulatory which means that it is solely the responsibility of the person responsible for the premises to ensure that a fire safety risk assessment is in place and that reasonable steps are taken to reduce or remove risk. There is no longer a policing authority but if there is a fire in your premises and you are found to be negligent or non-compliant with regard to fire safety risk assessment, you will be prosecuted. You could be deemed directly responsible for complying with this legislation if you are: an employer self-employed with business premises a person with control over a business premises a landlord.

STILL UNSURE ? CALL 0200 888 0982 To ensure that you are compliant with fire safety regulations you must effectively manage a fire risk assessment that encompasses:

fire risk assessment

fire safety policy

fire procedures

fire drills

means of escape

emergency lighting

fire alarms

fire extinguishers

fire doors

fire evacuations

signs and notices

fire training courses

We are able to carry out Fire Risk Assessments at very competitive prices in the UK .

 NATIONWIDE SERVICE CALL 0200 888 0982

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