
Under
The Regulatory Reform
(Fire Safety) Order, employers of virtually all non-domestic and licensed,
multi-occupancy premises in England and Wales are responsible for undertaking, or identifying a
person / company to undertake, a fire risk assessment of the premises upon
which the fire protection measures are based.
It is very clear that the safety of all the individuals that person is
directly or indirectly responsible for, including any members of the general
public that may be on the premises, lies here.
The Enforcing Authority - normally the fire brigade, but it may be the
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) or the local authority - has the power to
ensure that this responsibility is met and, if not, to penalise the offender,
either financially or by imprisonment. This
brings into question who is competent to make such a risk assessment as well as
focusing on the importance of the quality of fire protection products and
services.
Even though the legislation has officially
been in force since October 2006, we are conscious there are still many
businesses that are unaware of their responsibilities. However, ignorance is no defence in a court of
law and it is vital that business owners appreciate the importance of their own
role in the fire safety equation.
Stanley Security
Solutions are approved by the NSI which enables us to be a third-party,
certified supplier. Our ability to
identify, install and maintain the most advanced and reliable fire detection,
fixed extinguishing and fire alarm signalling technologies brings our customers
peace-of-mind, ensuring that everything possible has been done to protect both
life and property.
Executive Briefing the facts you need to
know:
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire
Safety) Order applies to virtually all non-domestic
premises & licensed, multi-occupancy premises in England and Wales
- Fire Certificates
have been abolished - if you have one it no longer has any value
- Employers and
persons who control buildings are responsible for the safety of employees
or staff and are required to undertake fire risk assessments to prevent
fire and actions that limit the effects of fire
- The “responsible
person” needs to appoint a competent third-party, certified company to
look after life safety systems
- You must constantly
review your fire risk assessment and mitigating measures, updating if
required
- Premises covered under
the legislation may be inspected by enforcement officers to ensure
compliance with the law
For more information please contact Stanley Security Solutions at 0844
2540032 or via www.stanleysecuritysolutions.co.uk.
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