Workplaces and Businesses

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (The Fire Safety Order)  covers general fire precautions and other fire safety duties which are needed to protect 'relevant persons' in case of fire.

A fire risk assessment is an evaluation of the premises identifying hazards or potential hazards and determining the likelihood (risk) that such hazards will cause harm.

A common cause of injuries sustained in fire incidents, is the failure of the occupants of a building, whether staff or members of the public, to take the appropriate action when fire is discovered or a fire alarm is raised.

As a business owner, you have a responsibility for the provision of appropriate firefighting equipment.  It is also your responsibility to check that all firefighting equipment is located correctly and in effective working order.