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
New fire safety legislation, due to come into effect (in England and Wales) in the autumn, will directly impact on companies. Is there anything you need to do in advance of these changes and, more
importantly, is it going to cost anything?
Published 05.07.2006
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
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
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
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
One of our subscribers has queried the frequency required for the routine testing of fire safety equipment. They say that the recommendations are only “guidance” not legislation, therefore doing it
less often won’t break the law. Is that right?
Published 18.02.2022
When one of our subscribers received a call from the local fire inspector, their receptionist was less than polite, causing the inspector to scrutinise their arrangements in detail. How can you
ensure that your own staff do better?
Published 20.01.2022
To eliminate risks to the company’s premises, the directors want to install automatic fire detection (AFD). One provider says that its system “guarantees an emergency response within five minutes”.
Why is this a load of hot air?
Published 22.01.2013