A colleague has heard that there are some new fire safety regulations which impose additional duties on the directors. They’ve asked you to look into this and report back to the board urgently. So
what should you tell them?
Published 26.05.2010
Directors must take their fire safety responsibilities seriously and you might look to a consultant to help you with this. But a recent report shows that this could backfire. So how do you reduce the
risk, yet protect yourself and the company?
Published 17.02.2010
New fire safety legislation, due to come into effect (in England and Wales) in the autumn, will directly impact on companies. Is there anything you need to do in advance of these changes and, more
importantly, is it going to cost anything?
Published 05.07.2006
According to official statistics, thousands of businesses are failing to comply with their legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. What are the biggest mistakes and
how can they be avoided?
Published 12.05.2015
An insurance company recently refused to pay up after a serious house fire.They said the policy was invalid because one of the occupants hadn’t disclosed a criminal offence. Could this pose a problem
for your commercial building policy?
Published 10.12.2009
Since the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in April 2006, the role of the fire service has changed. So what does this mean for you and your company?
Published 03.12.2008
On October 1, widespread changes to fire safety legislation will take place that affect all companies and their directors. What’s the latest that you need to know in order to avoid any unwanted
liability?
Published 13.09.2006
Although a recent case involving a dominatrix and a locked fire door raises a chuckle, it also serves as a useful reminder for directors about their duties under fire safety legislation. What do you
need to know?
Published 29.04.2014
You’ve heard that insurers may refuse to pay out where a claim relates to damage or injury caused by snow and ice. Your company has escaped incident-free this year, but what steps should you be
taking to make sure you’re covered in future?
Published 04.02.2010
One of our subscribers has queried the frequency required for the routine testing of fire safety equipment. They say that the recommendations are only “guidance” not legislation, therefore doing it
less often won’t break the law. Is that right?
Published 18.02.2022