Fire Legislation

7-Apr-2009

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires any person who exercises some level of control in premises to take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and ensure occupants can safely escape if a fire does occur.

Consolidation of the many and varied strands of fire legislation led to its introduction which had major implications for UK business. Your local fire authority will need to be satisfied with your fire safety measures. If major problems are found, the fire authority might restrict use of your premises or close them altogether until the problems have been dealt with.

The National Fire Risk Assessment Centre can now help you fulfil your legal requirements, as well as aiding considerably in ensuring the safety of you, your employees, and your guests within the confines of your place of work. They are currently taking bookings on their range of fine courses held up and down the UK, or can visit your business to carry out risk assessments and educate you and your staff in the ways of fire safety.

Your first step is simply to log on to their online home at nfrac.co.uk to find out the best way to make your workplace a safe one.