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
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
At a recent board meeting, the directors agreed to outsource fire safety to an external consultant. Once the company signs on the dotted line, will your personal liability for these matters be
transferred over to them too?
Published 28.05.2013
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
Suppose your company has been paid a visit by the local fire inspector. During your discussions they say that they’re going to “caution” you. What’s their reason for doing this and why do you need to
tread very carefully?
Published 03.09.2009
When one of our subscribers received a call from the local fire inspector, their receptionist was less than polite, causing the inspector to scrutinise their arrangements in detail. How can you
ensure that your own staff do better?
Published 20.01.2022
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