Fire Safety Risk Assessment

In 1997 it was reported by the Loss Prevention Council that 46% of fires in industrial and commercial buildings were attributed to arson and that where a fire occurred in as small business 87% of such businesses went into liquidation within 12 months of reopening.

What is a Fire Safety Risk Assessment?

A Fire Safety Risk Assessment is an assessment of the risk to an organisation of a fire occurring, the means of escape for staff and the minimisation of damage.

Why have a Fire safety Risk Assessment?

As from October 2006 the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into effect. Under the order the Responsible Person must carry out a Fire Safety Risk Assessment and based on that assessment take appropriate action to minimise risk. Where 5 or more persons are employed the risk assissment must be in writing.

Responsible Person may be defined as the person responsible for a business premises; an employer or self employed person with a business premises; a dwelling used in part solely as a business premises; a charity or voluntary organisation and others who have a degree of control over any premises eg a contractor.

USC has been providing Fire Safety Risk Assessments since 1999 when the Regulations at that time made Fire Safety Risk Assessments mandatory. The new 2005 Regulations have made the requirements stricter and enforcement action by the competent authorities is likely where Fire Safety Risk Assessments have not been produced.

Some of our services in more detail:

• Competent Advice
• Policies and Guidance
• Incident investigation  
• Fire Safety Audits and Inspections

For further information please contact us.