From 1st October 2006 The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the Responsible Person* of any non domestic premises to have a fire risk assessment carried out, which should include measures to reduce or eliminate the risk of fire, and identify persons at risk. Where there are 5 or more employees, a record must be kept of significant findings.

At MFS Fire we can offer you a trained fire risk assessor with extensive knowledge and experience required to carry out a full fire risk assessment. We understand that as the Responsible Person*, you have superior knowledge and experience about your business and its activities, but maybe not the confidence and ability in respect of the risk assessment process and highlighting fire hazards and potential sources of ignition, fire safety signage and equipment, etc. We can help by carrying out your fire risk assessment. We will attend your premises, carry out a thorough survey and then supply you with a written report identifying any hazards and what actions and changes should be done to reduce them.

*Definition of a Responsible Person as set out in The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005:
In this Order “responsible person” means—
(a) in relation to a workplace, the employer, if the workplace is to any extent under his control;
(b) in relation to any premises not falling within paragraph (a)—
(i) the person who has control of the premises (as occupier or otherwise) in connection with the carrying on by him of a trade, business or other undertaking (for profit or not); or
(ii) the owner, where the person in control of the premises does not have control in connection with the carrying on by that person of a trade, business or other undertaking.

Remember: With the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person always remains responsible for the outcome. This is worth considering when thinking about your fire risk assessment.

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