Fire Safety Law is Changing

If you are responsible for business premises, an employer, a voluntary organisation or charity then you must act by1st of October 2006. We can help you ensure that you adhere to these new laws.

What will I have to do?

You must carry out a fire risk assessment in your premises. The aim is to help you keep people, and your premises, safe from fire.

How do I do this?

We can help! Register now for your free no obligation visit. We will arrange a time to inspect your premises and advise on what would be involed for you to meet the regulations and how much this would cost. 

Enforcing authorites (usually fire authorities) will be inspecting your premises to make sure you comply. You have to act now to make sure you are safe and within the law.

Is there a lot to do?

Normally the work required to meet the necessary standard would take a day or two which would usually involve some staff training and will provide you with a full Fire Risk Assessment and further suggestions on fire alarms and exrtinguishers.

Simple?

So what are the changes?

• The law will emphasis preventing fires and reducing risk
• It will be your responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone who uses your premises, and in the immediate vicinity
• Fire certificates will be abolished

Will this affect me?

Yes, if you are:

• responsible for business premises
• an employer
• self-employed with a business premises
• a charity or voluntary organisation
• a contractor with a degree of control over any premises.

Private homes are not included 

At the Fire Protection Association Seminar on 24th November 2005 Sandy Bishop, head of fire policy at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, described the reform as the "biggest reform of fire safety law in 50 years", also highlighted that the government is planning to spend £2 Million on a publicity campaign and stated that the government is developing a series of sector guides to help businesses understand and implement the requirements of the RRFSO.
(Source: Barbara Kay, Fire Prevention & Fire Engineers Journal, January 2006) 

How else we can help

Through our Fire Alarms division Havills maintenance can also provide regular inspections and maintenance to all essential equipment and offer advice on necessary fire safety equipment and maintenance schedules. Contact us to find out more on 01803 324355 or SD Fire Alarms 01803 327538.