Fire Risk Assessments
In order to comply with the requirements of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 businesses need to carry out Fire Risk Assessments. If you are unsure about this, please contact us for advice on how to produce a comprehensive risk assessment. Alternatively, we have specialist Fire Risk Assessors as part of our consultancy team. They are experienced ex fire-fighters trained in carrying out Fire Risk Assessments to meet the requirements of PAS79:2012, and we would be happy to quote for completing a comprehensive risk assessment to this specification.
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Organisations that have asked us to carry out Fire Risk Assessments include:
Remember that fire risk assessments should be reviewed and updated periodically (especially if there have been any changes to the space). |
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Fire Alarms
Many insurers are now insisting that both Intruder Alarms and Fire Alarms must have a maintenance contract in place, and be periodically maintained by a competent firm. The measure of competence is covered by the BS5839 series, so you should make sure you engage a firm with UKAS accredited Certification to the relevant part of BS5839, or you might find a claim is refused when disaster strikes. Beware, it could all be in the small print.
If you have a fire alarm system that alerts the Fire Station direct, you should be aware that the Association of Fire Chief Officers has recommended the implementation of a measure of false alarms from April 2008. They are troubled by about 50% false alarms from business users, and may decline to respond from an automated system and await a 999 if there is a history of false alarms. Now is the time to have your fire system checked, if you have this type.
If you have a fire alarm system that alerts the Fire Station direct, you should be aware that the Association of Fire Chief Officers has recommended the implementation of a measure of false alarms from April 2008. They are troubled by about 50% false alarms from business users, and may decline to respond from an automated system and await a 999 if there is a history of false alarms. Now is the time to have your fire system checked, if you have this type.
Do you need a copy of a Standard?
To purchase a hard copy of PAS79:2012, BS5839 or any other BSI Standard simply complete our Order Form with your requirements. Alternatively, you can obtain a .pdf copy directly from BSI here.
