Fire Safety And Risk Assessment Specialists
Fire Risk Assessments Taunton
We are nationally accredited fire risk assessment specialists, providing fast turnarounds, ongoing support, and high-standard reporting and action plans.
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Fire risk assessments Taunton.
Why should you choose us?
✔️Same day fire risk assessment quote
✔️Affordable pricing with risk assessments starting at £145.00
✔️Timescales that work around your business
✔️Customer Service
✔️Advanced reporting software
✔️Connected partnerships
✔️On-going fire safety email support service
✔️Transparency; sample risk assessments
✔️Operational Fire service background
✔️Nationally accredited assessors register
Questions answered
What is a fire risk assessment?
A careful look at your premises and the people who use them, from a fire prevention perspective. It’s about understanding the potential risks, then improving your fire safety precautions to keep people safe.
Do I need a fire risk assessment?
Yes, it’s your legal obligation to have a current and in date fire risk assessment for your business.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - ARTICLE 9 – RISK ASSESSMENT
Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 - require that all Responsible Persons must record their completed fire risk assessment, and in full
Do I need to review my current risk assessment?
As the responsible person you must carry out and regularly review a fire risk assessment of the premises.
If you are responsible for a building, for example a employer, owner or occupier of premises that aren't a 'single private dwelling' (a private home), you need to make sure a suitably competent person completes a Fire Risk Assessment.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - ARTICLE 9 PART 3 - 'Any such assessment must be reviewed by the responsible person regularly so as to keep it up to date'.
We recommend you should review your fire safety risk assessment annually (12months) to ensure your compliance with the regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005 or sooner if:
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Alterations are made to the structure of the building
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Personnel numbers increase significantly
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There has been a change in the use of premises
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Anything else that could impact the fire safety within the building
When it comes to meeting your fire safety responsibilities and legal obligations, nothing can be left to chance.
Our team of fire risk assessment specialists will meet with you at your premises and compile a detailed evaluation of your exposure to fire risk which will include some of the following:
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Assessing the risk to life.
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Completing a full audit of the risk hazards.
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Supplying you with an in-depth severity risk rating to give you a clear understanding of where action is needed.
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Preparing a detailed action plan, including short-term and long-term timeframes to create a tangible route-map to fire safety compliance.
The Fire risk assessment process
The fire risk assessment process involves a systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and managing the potential fire risks within a building or premises. The process typically includes the following steps:
1. Identify potential fire hazards: This involves identifying any potential sources of ignition, such as electrical equipment, heating systems, cooking facilities, and smoking areas, as well as any combustible materials, such as paper, cardboard, and chemicals.
2. Identify people at risk: This involves identifying any individuals who may be at risk in the event of a fire, including employees, visitors, customers, and residents.
3. Evaluate the risks: This involves assessing the likelihood and potential consequences of a fire occurring, including the speed of fire spread, the amount of smoke generated, and the potential for injury or death.
4. Identify and implement control measures: This involves identifying measures to reduce or eliminate the potential fire risks, such as installing fire alarms, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and sprinkler systems, as well as implementing fire safety procedures and training programs.
5. Review and update the risk assessment: This involves regularly reviewing and updating the risk assessment to ensure it remains relevant and effective in managing the potential fire risks.
Overall, the fire risk assessment process is a critical component of fire safety management, enabling building owners and managers to identify and manage potential fire risks, reduce the likelihood and impact of fires, and protect the safety of occupants and visitors.
The legislation
The legislations and guidelines that that you must meet to ensure compliance are:
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Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
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The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
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PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessment Standards
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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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The Framework Directive (89/391/EEC)
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The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002
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The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996
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Approved Code of Practice – Safety signs and signals (L64 – Third edition 2015)
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Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022
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Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022