The Fire Risk Assessment 

On October 1st 2006 the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 became law in England and Wales.  

Almost all non-domestic premises are legally required to have a fire risk assessment.  

The purpose of the assessment is simple: to identify the fire precautions required to protect people from fire. This not only includes people on the premises, but also those in the vicinity of the premises who may be affected by fire.  

Failure to comply with the RRO can lead to hefty fines and even imprisonment. 

If you haven't conducted a fire risk assessment for your premises, the time to act is NOW. 

Fire Safety Advice  

Our consultants are able to provide advice on all aspects of fire safety and are from extensive Fire and Rescue Service backgrounds with industry recognised qualifications. Our professional consultants will assess all areas of your premises to ensure compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005, we are then able to provide a consultation on any significant findings and actions required to ensure that your premises compiles with current fire safety standards. 

We provide a full fire safety consultancy service to meet your premises specific requirements and to suit your budget! This involves the conducting of a fire risk assessment of the premises and any associated mediation required with enforcing authorities such as the Fire Authority, Local Building Control, HSE, OFSTED, CQC etc. 

Fire training 

You must provide adequate fire safety training for your staff. The type of training should be based on the particular features of your premises and should:

• take account of the findings of the fire risk assessment;

• explain your emergency procedures;

• take account of the work activity and explain the duties and responsibilities of staff;

• take place during normal working hours and be repeated periodically where appropriate;

• be easily understandable by your staff and other people who may be present;

• be tested by fire drills.

In small premises this may be no more than showing new staff the fire exits and giving basic training on what to do if there is a fire. In larger premises, such as a supermarket with a high staff turnover and many shift patterns, the organisation of fire safety training will need to be planned.

Staff expected to undertake the role of fire warden would require more comprehensive training.