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The British Standards Institute has updated its recommended method for conducting fire risk assessments. What’s the significance, and is following it a legal requirement?
Published 23.11.2012
A fire industry body is prompting fire risk assessors to step up and set a new standard. How will these anticipated changes in the sector affect assessors and those contracting their services?
Published 11.02.2021
New competency requirements for fire risk assessors have been published. What are they and is it a legal requirement to ensure they are all met next time you appoint an assessor?
Published 31.01.2012
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 04.01.2022
You’ve been told by your fire risk assessor that there are gaps in “compartment” walls and floors throughout your premises which require “fire stopping”. What do they mean by this and how should you
go about fixing the problem?
Published 28.08.2018
The Fire Safety Act 2021 makes amendments to existing legislation. What does it do and what types of premises does it cover?
Published 26.05.2021
With another prosecution of a fire risk assessor reaching its conclusion, those who offer these services, and their clients, need to step up to meet current expectations. What’s been happening?
Published 20.09.2021
You’ve found evidence that staff are sleeping overnight on the premises. This isn’t something you have authorised or considered in your risk assessments. Is it a serious concern?
Published 05.04.2016
You’ve had a fire risk assessment (FRA) carried out by a professional assessor and the document states that it’s due for review in twelve months’ time. Is this a money-making scheme or a legal
requirement?
Published 14.02.2019
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