All organisations must comply with the new Fire Safety order which
came into effect in late 2006
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005 came into effect on 1st
October 2006.
Anyone responsible for premises must carry out and document a fire
safety risk assessment. This must be completed by a
competent person as detailed in the new
legislation. The Fire and Rescue Service will be carrying out regular
inspections. Failure to comply could lead to enforced action or even
prosecution. This is a major change in Fire legislation. The main change
is that responsibility is no longer that of your local Fire and Rescue
service authority. Fire certificates are no longer valid and It places
sole responsibility for fire safety onto employers and property users.
Is that you? The local fire and
rescue service is the enforcing authority and failure to produce a
written fire risk assessment where 5 or more persons are employed or
the property is licensed, constitutes an offence
under the workplace regulations.
The Fire Risk Assessment on your premises MUST be carried out by a
competent person. Let us help you - have your fire risk assessment done
professionally by Fire Risk Services. We’ll help look after your fire
safety requirements so you can look after your business.
We are able to answer all your questions and help you through the fire
risk assessment process, ensuring the safety of your employees, customers
and the safe keeping of your business whilst ensuring you are meeting all
legal requirements under the new legislation.
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