The term “suitable and sufficient” sits at the heart of UK fire safety law, yet it is one of the most misunderstood requirements. A fire risk assessment is not judged by its length, format, or how quickly it was completed — it is judged on whether it is adequate for the premises, the risks present, Read more »
One of the most common compliance questions is how often a fire risk assessment should be reviewed. The answer is not as simple as a fixed timescale. UK fire safety law does not set a specific review period. Instead, it requires fire risk assessments to be kept under review and updated whenever necessary to remain Read more »
Understanding who the Responsible Person is under fire safety law is one of the most important aspects of legal compliance in the UK. The Responsible Person holds overall legal responsibility for fire safety and can be subject to enforcement action, prosecution, and significant penalties if duties are not met. This guide explains who the Responsible Read more »
One of the most common questions Responsible Persons ask is how long a fire risk assessment takes. The short answer is that there is no fixed time set out in law. The duration depends on the size, complexity, and use of the building, as well as the level of risk present. UK fire safety legislation Read more »
A fire risk assessment is a fundamental legal requirement for most non-domestic premises in the UK. It is a structured, systematic review of a building and how it is used, designed to identify fire hazards, assess risks to people, and ensure appropriate fire safety measures are in place. The process is structured and proportionate, and Read more »
BS 9792:2025 is the current British Standard that provides guidance for carrying out and recording fire risk assessments in housing. It replaces the withdrawn PAS 79-2:2020 and reflects updated expectations for residential fire safety following changes to legislation, enforcement practice, and risk understanding. If you are responsible for residential premises such as blocks of flats Read more »
The FRAPT was created to help Responsible Persons (RPs) update their fire risk assessments and ensure that any safety risks are addressed as soon as possible. The tool assigns a priority rating to buildings based on a series of questions about the structure, external walls, and flat entrance doors. A high priority rating from the Read more »
EWS1 forms are now available through a dedicated EWS1 Portal. In this guide, we answer the questions, what is the EWS1 Portal? Why was it developed? And how does it work? Contents1 Introduction2 What is the EWS1 Portal?3 Why Was the EWS1 Portal Developed?4 How Does the EWS1 Portal Work?5 Conclusion Introduction In the past, Read more »
A fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for most non-domestic premises and for the common parts of residential buildings. It plays a critical role in identifying fire hazards, protecting occupants, and reducing the risk of fire-related injury or loss. A common question is who is legally responsible for completing a fire risk assessment and Read more »
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO), which applies to non-domestic premises and the common parts of residential buildings in England and Wales, places a legal duty on the Responsible Person to ensure the safety of anyone lawfully on the premises, whether employees, residents, visitors, or contractors. The Responsible Person’s duties are set out Read more »
