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View Fire Risk Assessments – what they involve and how to calculate the cost

Fire Risk Assessments – what they involve and how to calculate the cost

The law is pretty strict when it comes to Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs). If you own or are responsible for a non-domestic or commercial building, that building must have a recent, valid FRA that has been passed as compliant by an individual competent in the fire safety field.

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View British Standards and your Fire Strategy – what you need to know

British Standards and your Fire Strategy – what you need to know

Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) are legally required for commercial buildings and rely on a robust Fire Strategy. British Standards, particularly PAS 911 and BS 9999, guide the development of effective Fire Strategies. Commercial Fire Protection ensures compliance through qualified specialists, aiding in the creation of fire strategies that meet regulatory requirements and enhance safety for occupants and properties.

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View Who has responsibility under fire safety laws? Read our short guide

Who has responsibility under fire safety laws? Read our short guide

Navigating the complexities of fire safety laws in commercial buildings can be challenging, particularly with evolving legislation and confusing terminology. Our guide, “Understanding Fire Safety Responsibilities,” demystifies these regulations, focusing on the key roles of the Responsible Person and dutyholders. It explains who is responsible for fire safety under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales, how to identify these key parties, and what their responsibilities entail.

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View ‘Small non-domestic premises’ and your fire safety obligations in them

‘Small non-domestic premises’ and your fire safety obligations in them

Navigating the complexities of fire safety laws in commercial buildings can be challenging, particularly with evolving legislation and confusing terminology. Our guide, “Understanding Fire Safety Responsibilities,” demystifies these regulations, focusing on the key roles of the Responsible Person and dutyholders. It explains who is responsible for fire safety under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales, how to identify these key parties, and what their responsibilities entail.

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View Fire Strategy or Fire Risk Assessment? Here’s why you need both

Fire Strategy or Fire Risk Assessment? Here’s why you need both

If you own or manage a commercial building, it’s important to understand how a Fire Strategy and a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) work together – and why you need both. In this blog, we look at both these fire safety elements and demonstrate how the two support each other.

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View Ten ways to keep your Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan compliant

Ten ways to keep your Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan compliant

Commercial buildings must, by law, have a compliant Building Regulations Certificate. This must also include a compliant Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan (FEEP). In this blog, we help you understand what a FEEP is, how changes to a building can render the plan non-compliant, and the ten ways in which a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) keeps your FEEP compliant.

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View Fire Door Closers: your questions answered

Fire Door Closers: your questions answered

A fire door closer, designed to automatically close a fire door after it has been opened, is a crucial component in fire door sets and fire safety systems. Not only for safety reasons but to ensure legal compliance, too. Here, we provide an overview of all the key facts around fire door closers and what they mean for your business.

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View The five steps to fire assessment competency. Who’s competent?

The five steps to fire assessment competency. Who’s competent?

The new and strengthened fire safety regulations that came into force in October 2023 are a wake-up call for building owners, managers, and Responsible Persons everywhere.

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