Fire Risk Assessments Gravesend
Controlling fire risks is an important part of managing any property, whether it’s for commercial, residential or industrial premises.
The first step in being able to protect against fire is to identify risks so that you can be better prepared and make changes to protect against them, which is where the fire risk assessment comes in.
At T2 Fire, our experts deliver reliable, efficient and cost-effective fire risk assessment services for properties in Gravesend and surrounding areas, working with you to ensure that your premises are safe and secure.
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What Is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a thorough, strategic and methodical review of building from the perspective of fire prevention. They look at things such as how likely a fire is to start, what the consequences would be if a fire occurred and what can be done to minimise the risk of fire starting and spreading.
The objective is to identify potential risks and hazards and provide recommendations on how to reduce or eliminate them in order to make the building safer.
What Does a Fire Risk Assessment Entail?
A fire risk assessment should cover 5 main stages;
- Hazard Identification – Identifying fire hazards such as ignition sources, materials and fuels
- Identify people at risk – Those who are vulnerable due to their age, job role, additional needs, mobility or illness
- Action – Evaluate any risks identified and take effective actions to remove or reduce them
- Documentation – Record findings from risk assessment in writing, details on steps taken to reduce risks, prepare an emergency plan and provide training
- Review – The findings from the risk assessment should be regularly reviewed, updated and if necessary, additional assessments carried out
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Who is Responsible for Fire Risk Assessments?
If you are an employer, business owner, landlord or someone that has control over a building, then under fire safety legislation it is your legal responsibility to ensure the safety of those who reside, work or visit your premises.
As the designated ‘responsible person’ you are in charge of and will be held accountable for fire safety prevention measures which includes fire risk assessments. Failure to take every reasonable action to help prevent and reduce the risk of fire occurring can lead to severe consequences for those responsible including severe penalties, large fines and even imprisonment.
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No property or business is immune from the dangers of fire and when they do occur the results can be devastating, causing irreversible damage to stock, equipment and the premises themselves, not to mention injury or worse for those inside the building.
At T2 Fire, our team of experienced fire safety experts deliver fast, reliable and affordable fire risk assessments for properties of all types, sizes and complexity to help keep your premises and the people in them safe.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about Gravesend fire risk assessments, then please do not hesitate to get in touch and one of our knowledgeable advisors will be happy to help.