A Fire Risk Assessment involves the finite inspection of the Building(s) in question to establish those factors that equate to the likelihood of a Fire and the consequences of a Fire.

Swithland IFE Approved Risk Assessors are experienced in the execution of Risk Assessments working with you to understand your business process, whilst minimising potential risk.

Fire Risk Assessments are a requirement of Law under the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order from October 2006, whereby all non-domestic premises employing more than 5 people must document a Fire Risk Assessment and its findings.

The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order encompasses all UK Fire Legislation into a single and comprehensive Law.

Carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment is the first step in reducing the risk of Fire and its worth considering that 70% of businesses affected by Fire never re-open. Following the initial Fire Risk Assessment and implementation of its subsequent findings, Fire Risk Assessments need only be reviewed in a timely manner or when significant changes have taken place to warrant another survey. This could be following a Fire.

The Fire Risk Assessment covers a number of key elements, some of which are;

• Fire Hazards

• People at Risk from Fire

• Fire Prevention

• Flammable Liquids and Gasses ( Storage and Handling)

• Good Housekeeping

• Means of Escape

• Signs and Notices

• Fire Detection Systems

• Smoke Control

• Escape Lighting

• Procedures

• Training, Testing and Maintenance

• Facilities for Fire Fighting by the Rescue Service

Swithland will work with you in providing a full and detailed  assessment and assisting in the closure of actions & findings thereby mitigating your exposure to risk.