The Fire Safety Act
If you are confused about the Fire Safety Act, you have come to the right place. We aim to make the following information easy to understand and, where possible, jargon-free.
The Fire Safety Act, officially known as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, outlines essential fire safety responsibilities.
Who is the Responsible Person?
The responsible person could be the owner of the premises, someone in charge of overall fire safety, a landlord, or even the Managing Director of a business.
If you fall into one of these categories, it is your responsibility to carry out a fire risk assessment as detailed in the Fire Safety Act. You may conduct this assessment yourself if you feel competent enough; however, there have been numerous prosecutions of businesses for having insufficient fire risk assessments.
Is it really worth the risk? After all, you wouldn’t represent yourself in a court of law; you would likely hire a lawyer or solicitor. The consequences of not adhering to the Fire Safety Act can be severe, so why not enlist a professionally qualified person to conduct the assessment for you? This could save you time and potentially money.
Importance of Professional Fire Risk Assessments
The first step you need to take is to get a fire risk assessment done by a professional. It is crucial that the fire risk assessment is reviewed regularly. As circumstances can change quickly within a business, we recommend this assessment should be reviewed annually.
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