Reasons Why You Need An Expert For Your Fire Risk Assessment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to government statistics, fire and rescue services in England alone attended approximately 183,000 fires in 2018 – 2019. That works out at just over 500 fires every single day of the year! That is a lot of fires. Believe it or not, those figures – while an increase of 2% over the previous year […]
Why You Need To Appoint A Professionally Trained Fire Risk Assessor
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you own or operate a business in the 21st century you are faced with many, many different laws, some of which you may never have even heard of. Others you may know about, but do not fully understand them, and that is not your fault. The laws can be so complex that it is […]
FAQs About Fire Risk Assessments
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At UK-Fire Risk Assessments, we get asked a lot of questions about fire risk assessments, as you might guess. So, without further ado, here is a list of the most frequently asked questions and the answers. 1. What is a fire risk assessment report? A Fire Risk Assessment Report is an assessment of the likelihood […]
The Many Problems That Can Occur When Undertaking A Fire Risk Assessment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places considerable responsibility on anyone in charge of commercial premises, or anyone, such as a landlord, who rents out property to tenants, and is regarded as the “responsible person”. The Order itself describes the responsible person as follows: “In this Order “responsible person” means— (a) in relation to […]
There Are A Lot Of Things To Allow For In A Fire Risk Assessment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The risk of fire in a property in the UK is all too present. The Fire and Rescue Service attended 157,156 fires in the year ended December 2019. In addition, there were 229,822 false fire alarms – mainly due to faulty apparatus – and 168,721 non-fire incidents (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/884271/fire-and-rescue-incident-dec19-hosb1120.pdf). It follows that one should take every […]
There Are Many Ramifications Of A Fire Safety Assessment Of Your Business
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you run any sort of business, no matter what type, the law requires that you have a fire risk assessment carried out on a regular basis. You can either do this yourself, as the responsible person, or you can have experts do it for you, such as ourselves at UK-Fire Risk Assessments. While you […]
Some Of The Things To Consider Regarding Fire Safety In An HMO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are thinking of buying a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) or converting or refurbishing a property into an HMO, the regulations regarding fire safety can be more complicated than those relating to a single buy-to-let. However, this should not be too much of a worry as many things are basic common sense and […]
Failing To Comply With The Law On Fire Safety Could Land You In Prison
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are a landlord there is a legal requirement upon you to carry out a landlord fire risk assessment and ensure the safety, as far as is possible, of your tenants. In fact, anyone in charge of a building which is not a single private dwelling is required to carry out a fire risk […]
What Is a Fire Risk Assessment Report? And Why Is It Important?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As normality returns to the UK to some extent, with offices reopen and people returning to work, it’s an important time to give your fire risk safety an important health check. While it has always been an important part of ensuring the safety and protection of people in the home and work setting, it is […]
How Should HMOs Carry Out Fire Risk Assessments?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the past few months, individuals across the UK have been put under significant strain due to the outbreak of Covid-19. During this time, the work and home lives of so many have been seriously disrupted. While this has called for a temporary adjustment of our mindset and behaviour, it’s still more important than ever […]