Fire Risk Assessments

Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

A fire risk assessment is the starting point for all fire safety strategies, aiming to reduce the likelihood of a fire occurring and increasing the chance of a safe evacuation of people.

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A fire risk assessment is a process involving the systematic evaluation of the factors that determine the hazard from fire, the likelihood that there will be a fire and the consequences if one were to occur.

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a fire risk assessment is necessary in virtually all buildings in England and Wales,
other than domestic dwellings.

We provide fully comprehensive, detailed fire risk assessments to clients and their businesses all across West Yorkshire.

WHAT DOES A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT DO?

  • Identify all fire hazards in a building or on-site
  • Identify people who may be at risk if a fire breaks out
  • Evaluate the severity of that risk and if any special measures need to be implemented
  • Determine whether existing fire strategy methods are adequate or need improvement
  • Keeps your business compliant

WHO NEEDS A RISK ASSESSMENT?

If you occupy business premises its more than likely that you are required by law to complete a fire risk assessment.  The law requires the following buildings to have one:-

  • Offices
  • Shops
  • Factories and warehouses
  • Any place of assembly such as pubs and restaurants
  • Hotels, guest houses and other accommodation
  • HMOs
  • Blocks of flats
  • Schools and educational facilities
  • Residential care and nursing homes

WHAT DOES IT COVER?

The scope of the survey involved in a fire risk assessment would include the following particular aspects of fire safety:

Arrangements for management of fire safety.
Fire procedures.
Training and drills.
Testing and maintenance.
Records.
Fire hazards.
Means of escape.
Compartmentation.
Flammability of linings.
Emergency escape lighting.
Fire safety signs and notices.
Fire detection and fire alarm systems.
Fire extinguishing systems and appliances.
Smoke control systems.
Fire prevention.
Storage and handling of flammable liquids and gases.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD IT BE REVIEWED?

The fire risk assessment process is intended to be dynamic, and take into account change. We recommend fire risk assessments are reviewed annually.
However, it should therefore be reviewed sooner if there is a reason to suspect that it is no longer valid, or if significant changes take place, such as an increase in the numbers of people in the building or changes to floor layouts.
Fire risk assessments should also be reviewed after a fire. We will give a suggested date for review in our reports. A review does not necessarily involve repeating the fire risk assessment process. A judgment on this is required based on the significance of the changes.

WHY CHOOSE ALL THINGS FIRE & SECURITY?

All Things Fire and Security have years’ experience in conducting and delivering comprehensive fire risk assessments.

We are dedicated to ensuring your building is compliant with fire safety legislation, and this begins with a robust, in-depth risk assessment.

LISTEN

We Listen to your requirements, ensuring that what we deliver meets those needs.

CONSULT

If required, we’ll carry out a free site survey after which we Consult on our findings. This consultation process ensures we agree a collaborative way forward.

DELIVER

We Deliver on time and in budget, keeping you updated throughout to ensure our service to you meets your requirements.

FIND ALL THINGS FIRE & SECURITY

Based in Ossett, we cover the whole of the West Yorkshire county and surrounding areas for fire risk assessments.

The Gatehouse, RCM Business Centre
Dewsbury Road, Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 9ND

Phone: 08000 439 440
Email: sales@at-fs.co.uk

WHAT NEXT?

If you’re looking for:
– a new fire risk assessment or
– a review of an existing fire risk assessment

then call our friendly team at ATFS or leave your details and we’ll get back to you straight away.


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