Fire safety drawings and plans help responsible persons, landlords, managing agents, designers and contractors show how a building’s fire safety arrangements work in practice. They can support fire risk assessments, evacuation planning, fire strategy reports, building control submissions, premises information boxes and ongoing fire safety management. Depending on the building and purpose, fire safety plans Read more »
Fire safety is a critical responsibility for any business or property owner. Compliance with fire safety regulations not only protects lives but also ensures the continued use and value of your premises. At Fire Risk Assessment Network, we are dedicated to providing expert support for businesses and property managers dealing with fire safety enforcement notices. Read more »
A fire extinguisher survey checks whether your premises has the right type, number and location of portable fire extinguishers for the fire risks present. It is useful where you are setting up a new premises, reviewing existing provision, responding to a fire risk assessment action, or unsure whether your current extinguishers are suitable. Fire Risk Read more »
One tool stands out for its simplicity yet profound impact on fire safety — the Premises Information Box (PIB). This seemingly unassuming box plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of residents and the effectiveness of emergency response teams during a crisis. This article delves into the concept of a PIB, its components, its Read more »
This guide will provide you with all the information you need to know about the requirements of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, where they apply and how to meet them. Quick Answer The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 apply to multi-occupied residential buildings in England, with additional duties for buildings over 11 metres and Read more »
The Fire Risk Assessment Prioritisation Tool, known as FRAPT, was a government tool created to help responsible persons prioritise fire risk assessment reviews after the Fire Safety Act 2021 clarified the scope of the Fire Safety Order for multi-occupied residential buildings. FRAPT should now be treated as a legacy tool. GOV.UK Fire Safety Act guidance Read more »
In April 2021, the Fire Safety Act 2021 received Royal Assent, formally becoming law. This act clarifies the scope of the Fire Safety Order to make clear it applies to the structure, external walls (including cladding and balconies), and individual flat entrance doors between domestic premises and the common parts of a multi-occupied residential building. Read more »
Dangerous substances can create serious fire, explosion and workplace safety risks if they are not properly identified, stored, handled and controlled. A DSEAR risk assessment helps employers and duty holders understand where those risks exist, how explosive atmospheres could arise, and what measures are needed to protect people, property and business operations. DSEAR stands for Read more »
Fire engineering is a technical career that combines engineering, fire science, building design, risk analysis and fire safety legislation. Fire engineers help design, assess and improve buildings so people can escape safely and fire spread is controlled. There is more than one route into the profession. Some people study fire engineering at university, some enter Read more »
Fire engineering is the application of engineering principles, fire science and risk-based analysis to fire safety design. It is used to help buildings achieve appropriate levels of life safety, property protection, firefighting access and regulatory compliance. Fire engineers are often involved where a building is complex, unusual, high-risk, being newly designed, being altered, or where Read more »
