The Reasons Why You Need A Qualified Fire Risk Assessor
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are an employer or a landlord, operate a business as a manager, or are perhaps a managing agent looking after properties owned by a landlord, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is something that concerns you very much. As one of those people, the law regards you as the “Responsible Person” in […]
If You Own An HMO, Carrying Out A Fire Risk Assessment Is Critical
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are a landlord, or an investor who is looking to buy an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation), the rules are very much more complicated than a straightforward buy-to-let. An HMO is any property that is shared by three or more people who are not members of the same family. HMO landlords need to […]
Fire Alarm Systems Are A Major Consideration For An Employer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are the responsible person in a business, the law requires that you carry out a fire risk assessment and review it regularly. If you employ five or more people you must also keep a written record of your assessment and any actions taken as a result. It is critical that you do this, […]
Fire Risk Assessments Can Be Complicated But Are A Legal Requirement
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you are an employer in the 21st century there are a lot of rules and regulations which you have to follow which simply did not exist perhaps 30 or 40 years ago. A lot of these are connected with the safety of your staff in the workplace and the safety of anyone else who […]
What Does a Fire Risk Assessment Report Look Like?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You may at some point receive a report following a fire risk assessment for your premises, to ensure it meets the required safety standards necessary according to UK regulations. Whether you are responsible for a commercial shopping facility, residential flats or a larger portfolio of premises such as warehouses and factories, it’s important to understand […]
Choosing the Correct Type of Fire Safety Risk Assessment for Your Building
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While the principles of a good fire safety assessment won’t change, the contents of a fire safety assessment report can vary significantly depending on the type of premises you are responsible for. Additionally, there are four different types of assessments that can be carried out on purpose-built residential flats and the most suitable option for […]
Carrying Out A Fire Risk Assessment Can Be Very Complicated
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Undertaking a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for every business and also for landlords of premises occupied by more than one single-family, or even premises which are unoccupied. There can be a huge number of things to take into consideration depending upon the nature of a business, the number of employees, the layout […]
There Is A Lot To Consider When Undertaking A Fire Risk Assessment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Undertaking a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for any person who is a building owner, landlord, occupier, employer, or anyone else with control of a building – for instance, a managing agent or building manager. As far as the law is concerned, such a person is known as the “responsible person” under the […]
Fire Safety Advice For Landlords Of Unoccupied Buildings
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fire safety standards in the UK are set out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and this is set to be underscored by a Bill before the House Of Commons in this session. The Fire Safety Order sets out the minimum standards of fire safety and requires a “responsible person” to be in […]
The Fire Safety Bill (Bill 121 of 2019-21): What You Need to Know
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 puts the onus of fire safety in all public buildings and houses in multiple occupations on the building’s “responsible person”. That person is deemed to be: an employer the owner the landlord an occupier anyone else with control of the premises, for example, a facilities manager, building manager, […]