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 »
