What We Do
Fire Risk Assessment Survey
Firesafety4u can assist occupiers in complying with the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire) 2005 and produce appropriate fire risk assessments and advice.
Our Fire Safety services can help you carry out a fire safety risk assessment and implement and maintain a fire management plan.
Commercial Premises Fire Risk Survey
Anyone who has some control over premises must take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and make sure people can safely escape if there is a fire.
The regulations apply to all non-domestic premises. This means that owners, occupiers and employers all have responsibilities to differing levels within these requirements.
Rented Domestic Premises Fire Risk Survey
Within the rented sector the obligation is to ensure that the requirements of the RRO are complied with and for those outside the provision of social housing (Housing Associations and Local Authorities) the assessments will need to be focused upon the common parts of premises. Further special arrangements are in place for establishments such as hospitals as well as residential care premises and sleep accommodation such as hostels refuges and HMO's.
A formal fire risk assessment is needed for all non-domestic premises
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO) 2005 came into effect on 1 April 2006. It applies across England and Wales and affects all non-domestic premises and certain activities taking place outdoors.
The RRO requires that the responsible person must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which relevant persons are exposed for the purpose of identifying the general fire precautions he needs to take to comply with the requirements and prohibitions imposed on him by or under the Order.
Firesafety4u Ltd have been undertaking Fire Risk Assessments in line with the requirements of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 since the regulations came into force. Our unique compliant risk assessment format is simple to follow and is robust enough to withstand challenges from the authorities. It is based upon the exact requirements of the Order, by identifying the General Fire Precautions the responsible person needs to take to comply with requirements and prohibitions imposed upon him by or under the Order. This takes the form of an Action Plan to remedy any issues together with the ongoing Maintenance, Servicing and Inspections required by the Order for compliance.
The objective of the risk assessment is to assist responsible persons for the property in complying with their statutory duties in respect of their properties under the: Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974; Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999; Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005;
The responsible person is identified as; the employer, the occupier or the owner as far as their control extends. In premises which are not workplaces, the landlord or managing agent is likely to be the responsible person. Occupants must cooperate with the responsible person.
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FAQ/INFO
Information of how to reduce Fire Hazards
− Operating a safe smoking policy in designated smoking areas and prohibiting smoking elsewhere;
− Enforcing the prohibition of matches and lighters and other naked flames in high fire risk areas;
− Ensuring that all equipment that could provide a source of ignition, even when not in use, is left in a safe condition;
− Making sure that any smoldering material (including smokers’ material) is properly extinguished before leaving the building; and Taking precautions to avoid the risk of arson.
Minimising the potential fuel for a fire
− Removing flammable materials and substances, or reducing them to the minimum required for the
operation of the business;
− Replacing materials and substances with less flammable alternatives;
− Ensuring flammable materials, liquids (and vapors) and gases are handled, transported, stored and used properly;
− Ensuring adequate separation distances between flammable materials;
− Storing highly flammable substances in fire>resisting stores and where necessary, keeping a minimum quantity in fire>resisting cabinets in the workroom;
− Removing, covering or treating large areas of flammable wall and ceiling linings to reduce the rate of flame spread across the surface;
− Replace or repairing furniture with damaged upholstery where the foam filling is exposed;
− Ensuring that flammable waste materials and rubbish are not allowed to build up and are carefully stored until properly disposed of;
− Taking action to avoid storage areas being vulnerable to arson or vandalism;
− Ensuring good housekeeping; and Improving the fire>resistance of the construction of the workplace.
Reducing sources of oxygen
Signage
General housekeeping
- Extinguisher signage displayed above correct appliance
- Fire action notices displayed in appropriate locations with correct assembly point details displayed.
- Self closing fire doors display "fire door keep clear" and low usage fire doors display "fire door keep shut" signage.
- Fire exit signage displaying escape routes and final exits in appropriate positions at high levels to be seen from any point.
- General housekeeping should be inspected to ensure;
- Escape routes remain free from obstruction and storage
- Combustible materials are not being stored close to sources of ignition (electrical consumer units, portable/fixed heating appliances, light fittings etc.)
Fire doors
A fire door has two purposes, firstly to resist the passage of fire and hot gases including hot smoke (FD) and secondly to resist the passage of cold smoke (FDs)
An FD fire door should be fitted with intumescent strips along the sides and top of the frame including the ap between the leaves of double leaf fire door sets. The gap along the sides/top/between leaves should be 3mm +/1mm. BS 8214:2008 states that under door thresholds should be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the particular door set design.
A FDs fire door should be fitted with cold smoke seals which seal of the gaps including the threshold. BS 8214:2008 states that, when fitted, smoke seals should give an even contact with the floor but should not exhibit significant increased frictional force that could interfere with the closing of the door.
About Us
Marios Constantas
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
C06 Fire Risk Assessment - FPA qualified (Fire protection association)
C08 Fire Risk Management in Residential Properties - FPA qualified (Fire protection association)
ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection(course completed qualification pending)
ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment
Tech IOSH
Basic Fire Awareness(B9 Training & Consultancy)
