A recent article posted on an industry bodies website brought back in to focus for us here at FASS the importance of compliance with Fire Safety Regulations. This is especially so in current times of lockdown across the UK where many business premises will be empty, temptation is often to defer safety items until staff return, but this is not a responsible or legal attitude to have.
A recent article posted on an industry bodies website brought back in to focus for us here at FASS the importance of compliance with Fire Safety Regulations. This is especially so in current times of lockdown across the UK where many business premises will be empty, temptation is often to defer safety items until staff return, but this is not a responsible or legal attitude to have.
In other circumstances business owners are simply unsure of what regulations should apply to them and in these situations we would always urge you to contact us here at FASS for advice and a Fire Safety Survey to make sure your building is safe and you are compliant.
The article mentioned focused on a care home which had been issued with a prohibition order by the local fire and rescue service for extensive non-compliance with Fire Safety Standards. The prohibition order by its very nature means the immediate closure of the building, resulting in the re-homing of the residents to alternative care homes which in itself is unsettling. The care home now has 3 months in which to implement significant changes to the building before it can be reassessed.
Fire Safety Regulations are law and in place to ensure the safety of occupiers of a building, whether they are resident or employees, from takeaways to hotels, office blocks to mechanics, all commercial buildings are covered by and owners must adhere to Fire Safety Regulations.
Every industry and every building type needs to follow the regulations and it is important that you understand how your circumstances apply to the regulations. This is why it is important to get professional advice and a Fire Safety Survey from a registered company such as FASS.
It is not only your moral obligation to ensure peoples safety, but your legal duty to do so. Further information on FASS Fire Safety Risk Assessments can be found here.
