The Legislation:-
With the exception of a very few specialised sites and specific risks, the majority of non-domestic premises and sites throughout England & Wales must now conform with the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the Fire Safety Order),
The Fire Safety Order does not apply to private homes (including individual flats in a block or house) though it does apply to common areas in blocks of flats, shared means of escape and facilities provided to assist the fire and rescue service, such as dry risers. You should bear this in mind if you own or manage such premises.
The law applies to you if you are:
Ultimately, it is everyone’s responsibility to keep premises safe, but there will be one or more people who have overall legal responsibility. The Fire Safety Order states that every premises has a "Responsible Person".
As the "Responsible Person", you are responsible for carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment and complying with the Fire Safety Order.
At FireScience UK, we can take the worry and confusion out of your work load. Our Fire Risk Assessors have a wealth of knowledge and experience that will guide you through the legislation in safe hands.All our Assessors have served at least 15 years as operational firefighters and have worked closely with The Fire Safety Officers that could Audit your premise. In addition they have gained their qualifications at the National Fire College giving you peace of mind that your business is in the best possible hands.
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