Fire Risk Assessments Southwark
If you own or manage a property, whether it’s residential, commercial or industrial, then protecting the premises, its contents and occupants from the risk of fire should be a priority.
At T2 Fire, our reliable and experienced assessors carry out comprehensive, cost-effective fire risk assessments that work to ensure that you fulfil your legal requirements and that your building is safe, secure and compliant.
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What Does a Fire Risk Assessment Entail?
At T2 Fire, our dedicated team of assessor’s conduct detailed, comprehensive fire risk assessments which cover all the required areas of fire safety. Here is a brief overview of what this would entail;
- Details of the properties age, layout, condition, number of floors, stairwells, lifts etc.
- Determine persons at risk which includes – who uses the building and any occupants deemed as vulnerable or higher risk due to their age, job role, mobility, illness etc.
- Identify any potential fire safety hazards and risks such as – potential ignition sources, materials, fuels and combustible materials etc.
- Review any current fire prevention, protection and management measures and equipment in place. This covers things like fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, fire alarms, fire hoses, fire blankets etc.
- Fire safety signage.
- Fire safety training, drills and emergency plan.
- Evaluate and document the means of escape in the event of a fire including travel distances, times and measurements.
- Evaluate any identified risks and make suitable recommendations on what can be done to remove or reduce them.
- All findings will be documented and recorded in detail including any actions that need to be taken.
- The fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly and updated when necessary.
What Is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a thorough, methodical and strategic inspection of a property that is designed to;
- Review the buildings potential fire risks and hazards
- Make recommendations on what can be done to make it safer
- Identify those who are at risk
Being proactive when it comes to fire is essential in order to significantly reduce the chances of a fire occurring and also ensure a better outcome if one were to break out.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for all businesses and relevant premises. This covers any building that isn’t a single private dwelling such as – HMOs, industrial properties, commercial spaces and blocks of flats.