If you are responsible for a business premises, whether you are an employer or self-employed, you need to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment. This also applies if you are a charity or voluntary organisation, contractor with a degree of control over any premises, or providing accommodation for paying guests. Not only is it a legal requirement, but it also helps protect your assets and people. A Fire Risk Assessment is a thorough examination of your business premises, identifying potential fire risks and safety levels. Our team of highly experienced and qualified Fire Risk Assessors can help ensure your business is compliant with the latest regulations.
Fire Risk Assessment for Landlords and Property Managers
As a landlord, management agency, or private individual selling a flat, it is the freeholder's responsibility to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment for the block of flats. The assessment must ensure that the building and all flats within it comply with legal fire safety standards. The results must be recorded and made available for inspection by fire authority and local council officers and tenants. The Fire Risk Assessment includes details such as the Responsible Person, contact information, non-compliances, photographic evidence, and routine maintenance records. At BLEC Group, we provide Fire Risk Assessments in the latest PAS 79:2020 industry standard template. Regularly reviewing your assessment ensures you are legally compliant and have peace of mind.
Fire Risk Assessment for Commercial Businesses
If you are the owner of a commercial business employing five or more people, it is your legal responsibility to carry out a written Fire Risk Assessment for your business. This assessment must ensure compliance with legal fire safety standards for the building, management processes, and staff. It is also necessary to keep records of the assessment and make them available for inspection by fire authority officers and business insurers. Our team can assist you in carrying out a thorough and comprehensive Fire Risk Assessment, ensuring the safety of your business and its people.