Fire Risk Assessments London

If you are a property or business owner, it is your legal responsibility to ensure Fire Risk Assessments are carried out in your London business. This is a legal requirement to ensure your premises are safe for your employees, customers and visitors. The law which governs Fire Risk Assessments in London and the South East is called the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, also known as the RRO.

Legal responsibility for Fire Risk Assessments London

The responsibility for fire safety lies with the ‘responsible person’. Legally a ‘responsible person’ is: an employer, an owner, a landlord or occupier. Other people who work within a business can also be held responsible, such as a facilities manager, building manager, managing agent or risk assessor. Often there is more than one ‘responsible person’ and they must work together to meet the legal responsibilities.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (and its associated Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006) state it is up to the ‘responsible person’ to implement and maintain a fire management plan for each property they own, which includes:

• Carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment of your London premises and reviewing this regularly
• Keeping a written record of your Fire Risk Assessment if your business employs five or more people
• Telling staff or their representatives about the risks you have identified
• Putting in place and maintaining appropriate safety measures
• Planning for an emergency
• Providing staff information, fire safety instruction and training

Failure to implement a comprehensive plan that includes all of the above could result in a fine, imprisonment, or both.

AGF Fire Protection’s Fire Risk Assessment London

AGF Fire Protection is one of the UK’s leading fire safety companies. Established for over 20 years, we specialise in large multi-site projects throughout London. Our Fire Risk Assessments are completed by our specialist team of fully qualified Fire Safety Consultants, all of whom have previously worked for the UK Fire Service.

We offer clear, detailed reports that are easy to understand, helping you to monitor your fire safety policies and procedures year on year and make the improvements necessary to keep your staff and your business safe.

Our secure online client portal allows 24/7 access to all documents ensuring you have everything at your fingertips at any time day or night.

Let us help you meet your legal requirements and help keep your staff and your London business safe. Contact us now for more details and a free no obligation quotation.