When it comes to the types of fire extinguishers, there are five main types including wet chemical, CO2, dry powder, foam and water. In order to meet the current regulations, it is important for you to have the exact type of fire extinguisher that is needed for your premises. The need for different types of Read more »
A fire safety management and emergency plan sets out how fire safety is managed, controlled, monitored, and reviewed within a premises — and how people will be warned, evacuated, and protected if a fire occurs. Under UK fire safety law, Responsible Persons must not only assess fire risks, but also actively manage fire safety on Read more »
The cost of a fire risk assessment can vary depending on a number of factors. These factors influence both the time required to carry out the assessment and the complexity of the fire risks involved. Number of buildings Size of the building or buildings Number of occupants Vulnerability of occupants Number of floors Use of Read more »
Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for most buildings in the UK. However, not all fire risk assessments are the same. The type of fire risk assessment required depends on the building, its use, its construction, and the level of risk identified. In the UK, the terms Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 and Read more »
PAS 79 is the recognised British Standard methodology for carrying out and recording fire risk assessments in the UK. It provides a structured, risk-based approach to assessing fire hazards and recording significant findings, helping Responsible Persons and duty holders demonstrate compliance with UK fire safety law. In 2020, PAS 79 was updated to reflect the Read more »
Fire safety regulations place clear legal duties on employers and those who control workplaces in the UK. These duties are designed to protect employees, visitors, and members of the public by ensuring that fire risks are properly identified, controlled, and managed. In England and Wales, workplace fire safety is primarily governed by the Regulatory Reform Read more »
Choosing a competent fire risk assessor is one of the most important decisions a Responsible Person can make. Under UK fire safety law, a fire risk assessment must be suitable and sufficient, and the competence of the assessor directly affects whether that legal standard is met. A poorly chosen assessor can leave you with an Read more »
By law, all business premises and the common parts of residential buildings, such as blocks of flats, must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment in place. Despite this, fire risk assessments are still widely misunderstood or overlooked, leaving people and property unnecessarily exposed to fire risk. People often ask, “What is a fire Read more »
