Following the devastating Grenfell Tower Fire in 2017, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry was established. To meet the Inquiry’s Phase 1 recommendations, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (the Regulations) were introduced. Unlike the Fire Safety Act 2021 which applies to England and Wales, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 only apply to England. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 will come… read more →
This article introduces the Fire Risk Assessment Prioritisation Tool (FRAPT), explains what it is and how to use it. FRAPT is an online tool that helps Responsible Persons (RPs) to prioritise their fire risk assessments. It does this by giving a score and priority rating for the building, based on a series of questions about the building. The tool is… read more →
On 16 May 2022, the Fire Safety Act 2021 came into effect in England and Wales. This act is designed to improve fire safety in buildings, following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017. The act clarifies that where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises, the Fire Safety Order applies to: The building’s structure and external walls… read more →
This post is part of the “Focus on Health and Safety Audit Questions” series. A series which focuses on questions asked by our health and safety consultants when conducting a health and safety audit. Question Check fire safety equipment is accessible, well maintained and not tampered with (e.g. seals etc). Reason for This Question All fire alarm call points, extinguishers… read more →
A cheap quotation for a fire risk assessment may seem to be a good deal, but is it? A proper quotation should be researched, considered and reflect your requirements (stating the exact location and the output of the assessment (i.e. hard copy or soft copy)). The legal requirement, under the Fire Safety Order (2005), is as per the following text… read more →
This post is part of the “Focus on Health and Safety Audit Questions” series. A series which focuses on questions asked by our health and safety consultants when conducting a health and safety audit. Question Check all fire exits are clear (if deliveries are taking place, then re-check at end of audit). Reason for This Question All fire escape routes… read more →
This post is part of the “Focus on Health and Safety Audit Questions” series. A series which focuses on questions asked by our health and safety consultants when conducting a health and safety audit. Question Check all internal fire doors are unobstructed, not wedged open, and operating correctly. Reason for This Question All fire doors should be unobstructed, free to… read more →
The fundamental requirement of modern fire safety legislation is centred on the completion of a fire risk assessment, to identify any potential risks to the safety of persons in respect of harm caused by fire. Indeed, the risk of fire in public sector buildings is forever present; with more than 22,000 fires in non-domestic buildings during 2013-2014 (Source: UK Fire… read more →
Do you have neighbours who are causing you issues when it comes to the fire safety of your home or place of work? How do you deal with this? How can you get to a successful and safe resolution to the problems? Without actually seeing the problem, it is quite difficult for us to give some specific guidance on issues… read more →
Fire Safety Risk Assessment As previously identified fire safety risk assessments will be completed, based on PAS79:2012 NSi BAFE SP205-Part 1 approved templates. For each template / property visited fire safety risk assessors will be allocated a target time to complete the survey in full and then write up the subsequent report. This is intended to be an average time;… read more →
