When the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came in, the Fire and Rescue Service indicated that they would be focusing on high-risk businesses only. Now, over a year on, their net is being cast
wider. Who could be in line for a visit?
Published 14.01.2008
The local fire inspector has come sniffing around. He says that you must give him details about other premises under your control. And if you won’t, he’ll get them through other means! Can he really
do this, or is he just trying it on?
Published 20.11.2009
The coroner who led the inquest into the Penhallow Hotel fire has raised concerns on the new fire safety regime. Is this likely to force a change of approach from the Fire & Rescue Service. If
so, what’s on the cards?
Published 18.09.2009
The prospect of an inspection by one enforcement body is bad enough, but if you’re unlucky, you could face one from three at once. What’s going on?
Published 03.12.2009
Our mole at the Fire and Rescue Service has informed us that many businesses are getting caught out because their fire risk assessments do not meet the mark. What problems in particular have they
highlighted?
Published 01.09.2009
Our contact at the Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) has informed us that they are following the same enforcement principles as the HSE. What are they and will this make it easier to deal with a fire
inspector if one turns up on your site?
Published 23.02.2009
You’ve completed your fire risk assessment and have heard that you should now ring an inspector from the Fire & Rescue Service to ask him to give it the once over. But why might this not be such
a good idea?
Published 10.02.2010
There’s been little in the way of news from the fire & rescue service (FRS) for some time. What’s going on behind the scenes and how might you be affected?
Published 15.02.2016
We’ve been informed that, in some regions, the Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) has been on a recruitment drive. What could this mean for your business?
Published 07.03.2009