Fire Risk Assessment  

It is a requirement for fire risk assessments to be carried out in all non domestic premises since 1^st October 2006.

We can provide a cost effective package in undertaking this essential task. We will provide you with recommendations, where necessary and in most cases provide the equipment/services required to upgrade the standard of fire safety on your premises.

Fire Legislation

Fire legislation is undergoing one of the most radical changes ever. Numerous pieces of fire legislation which often refer you to other legislation will be a thing of the past.

The Fire ( Scotland ) Act 2005 which was launched in October 2006 simplifies fire legislation. One of the biggest changes is that the employer will be responsible for ‘self regulation’ and compliance with this new legislation.

Companies will now have to undertake a fire risk assessment, take ownership of the fire risk assessment and ensure that all precautions have been taken to protect staff from the risk of fire.

Fire Authorities have responsibility for enforcing this new legislation.

Fire Certificates will be abolished and have no legal status.

The employer will be responsible for undertaking a fire risk assessment of their building and if they employ over five people then this has to be recorded. The fire risk assessment is not a one off document and needs to be reviewed regularly.