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 affect employers, landlords, managing agents, building owners, facilities managers and anyone else with control over non-domestic premises or the common parts of residential buildings. The exact duties depend on the type of premises, where the building is located and how much control you have over the fire safety arrangements. Quick Answer: Which 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 »
