Professional Fire Risk Management Consultants
We are based in Stamford, but cover the UK. We can offer a complete service so your company can comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Do the Fire Safety Regulations apply to my business?
If you are an employer with more than 5 employees (including part-time staff), have a business premises that are visited by members of the public or are a voluntary organisation, are a landlord with control over a business premises, if you own HMO properties, are self-employed with business premises, own a licensed premises or have an alterations notice in force, then yes you are subject to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and must undertake a fire risk assessment.
In short the legislation applies to all places of work with little exception.
The process to conduct the assessment will mean a visit to your premises and undertake a full evaluation of all areas of the property and look at the management system already in place.
At the end of the process you will be provided with a hard copy of the Risk Assessment along with an electronic version and a Fire Log Book for the premises.
Property Age & Condition
Non-destructive inspection of premises checking fire compartmentalisation and see if protective structures have not been compromised
Persons at risk
Looking at who will be using the premises and if they need a PEEP (personal emergency evacuation plan)
Potential fire safety hazards & risk
Looking at processes within the premises and conditions which increase the hazards ie. Blocked exits
Potential ignition sources & combustible materials
Storage and use of combustible materials and correct separation from ignition sources
Fire prevention & management
Look at ways to reduce the risk to your premises and the management procedures already in place along with record keeping
Fire safety equipment & maintenance
Look at what safety equipment already in place and location and ensure it meets the premises needs and records of maintenance
Fire safety training & drills
Look at staff training records and drills to ensure they meet the minimum requirements
Means of escape in the event of a fire
Ensure means of escape are suitable and inline with the number of people using the premises
Deficiencies in existing fire safety & risk precautions
Report will highlight any areas where improvements need making and suggest how these can be achieved
An evaluation of your existing emergency fire procedures, training & drills
Assess the plans in place and see if they are suitable and would work in the real world
Other services we can offer
Fire evacuation plans and staff training
We can write fire evacuation plans for premises and carryout staff training
Confined Space Risk Assessments
Assessing a space that is largely enclosed that contains a foreseeable specified risk of serious injury.
Confined Space Emergency Procedures
Creating emergency procedure plans that are suitable and would work in the real world.
Site major accident and emergency procedures written
A step by step guide for staff to follow also contains building plans and information on site hazards for emergency services
Signs and installation service
All signs comply to BS EN ISO 7010 standard
Premises layout plans drawn
Plans showing emergency exits and fire points along with escape routes
