Fire Risk Assessment
Do you need a fire risk assessment?
Do I Need a Fire RA?
Did you know that under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the associated Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the responsible person/duty holder must carry out a fire safety risk assessment and implement and maintain a fire management plan?
In simple terms, you need to identify the risk of fire, take appropriate steps to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a fire occurring, and have effective arrangements in place to protect people should a fire occur.
Fire Safety Requirements Are Changing
Fire safety legislation has changed significantly since the Grenfell Tower fire, including the introduction of the Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and Building Safety Act 2022. GGOV.UK
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry has also highlighted the importance of competence within the fire risk assessment profession. The Government is now consulting on proposals concerning the future regulation and competency requirements of fire risk assessors.
The law applies to you if you are:
A landlord responsible for business premises
An employer or self-employed with business premises
A charity or voluntary organisation with employees/volunteers
A contractor with a degree of control over any premises
Premises providing accommodation or paying guests - hotels/B&Bs/holiday cottages
A residential property with any communal/shared area
Landlord of a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO)
Any premises which is open to the public/consumers - restaurants/retail units/pubs/gyms
Educational buildings - schools/universities/nurseries
Medical facilities - care homes/doctors/dentists
Competent Fire Risk Assessors
Choosing the right person to undertake your fire risk assessment is important.
Government guidance recommends that Responsible Persons appoint a competent fire risk assessor, particularly where the premises are more complex than a simple workplace.
At John Green Training & Consultancy Ltd, our fire risk assessors maintain their professional knowledge through continuous professional development (CPD) and undertake fire risk assessments appropriate to their competence, experience and the requirements of the premises.
We understand that no two premises are the same. Our assessments are practical, proportionate and tailored to the risks associated with your workplace or building.
We Can Help With:
Fire Risk Assessments
Fire Safety Audits
Review of existing Fire Risk Assessments
Fire Safety Procedures
Emergency and Evacuation Arrangements
Identification of Fire Hazards
Identification of People at Risk
Recommendations for Risk Reduction
Fire Safety Management
Ongoing Review and Support
If you're unsure whether your fire risk assessment is suitable, or when it was last reviewed, we can help.
Are you legally compliant?
Fire safety is a legal responsibility, and failing to properly manage fire risks can put people, buildings and businesses at risk.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person has a duty to carry out and regularly review a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and ensure that appropriate fire safety measures are implemented.
Failure to comply with fire safety legislation can result in enforcement action, prosecution and significant financial penalties. In serious cases, individuals can also face imprisonment.
Don't leave your fire safety arrangements to chance.
Our competent fire risk assessors can help you identify fire hazards, assess the risks and provide practical recommendations to improve your fire safety arrangements.