Fire Risk Assessment
What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
- A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) is an evaluation of a commercial or residential building, premises or common area, to identify fire hazards, determine the likelihood of a fire occurring and causing harm, and implement measures to minimize the risk of fire and protect people. It is a legal requirement for most workplaces, landlords and certain other premises.
Why do I need a Fire Risk Assessment?
- In the UK, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 mandates that all businesses, regardless of size, conduct fire risk assessments. Full details can be viewed on the Government website https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1541/contents
- Businesses are responsible for ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, and contractors.
- Landlords of properties that are not single private dwellings (like HMOs or flats) are also legally obligated to conduct fire risk assessments
- After the devastation of Grenfell, every common area within purpose-built blocks of flats should be assessed for its risk to fire. The fire safety legislation also applies to the building’s structure and all doors between the domestic premises and common parts.
- Without an FRA, the use of your premises could be restricted or even closed down and you could face prosecution.
Who can produce the FRA?
- The law requires the FRA is carried out by the “Responsible Person” often the owner or landlord, but they must be “competent”. This means they have the training, experience and skills to identify and assess fire hazards effectively.
Quintons, fire risk assessor, Katy Buckland, is qualified to undertake FRAs. With her training, experience and knowledge she would be happy to discuss your fire risk assessment needs.
For further information please contact Katy:
Email: Katy@dealvarney.co.uk
Phone number: 01635 262528