On October 1, widespread changes to fire safety legislation will take place that affect all companies and their directors. What’s the latest that you need to know in order to avoid any unwanted
liability?
Published 13.09.2006
A colleague has heard that there are some new fire safety regulations which impose additional duties on the directors. They’ve asked you to look into this and report back to the board urgently. So
what should you tell them?
Published 26.05.2010
According to official statistics, thousands of businesses are failing to comply with their legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. What are the biggest mistakes and
how can they be avoided?
Published 12.05.2015
Since the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in April 2006, the role of the fire service has changed. So what does this mean for you and your company?
Published 03.12.2008
Directors must take their fire safety responsibilities seriously and you might look to a consultant to help you with this. But a recent report shows that this could backfire. So how do you reduce the
risk, yet protect yourself and the company?
Published 17.02.2010
At a recent board meeting, the directors agreed to outsource fire safety to an external consultant. Once the company signs on the dotted line, will your personal liability for these matters be
transferred over to them too?
Published 28.05.2013
Although a recent case involving a dominatrix and a locked fire door raises a chuckle, it also serves as a useful reminder for directors about their duties under fire safety legislation. What do you
need to know?
Published 29.04.2014
If you haven’t adequately implemented fire safety regulations and your property is damaged by fire, you might find it’s not only the fire service but also your insurance company that gets hot under
the collar. What’s the problem?
Published 10.07.2009
The Criminal Finances Act 2017 takes effect in September. It includes a new offence of assisting others, even unwittingly, in tax evasion. Businesses face tough fines if they fail to prevent it. What
steps can you take to protect your business?
Published 04.09.2017
Many small businesses will have sites operating at lower capacity or been closed due to lockdowns. As this brings additional fire risks, what checks do you need to carry out to prevent a problem?
Published 07.01.2021