A Fire Risk Assessment forms part of a legal procedure that is required under the law. The piece of legislation that this Fire Risk Assessment is under is the RRO “Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and is a legal requirement.
A Fire Risk Assessment looks at the need for a fire alarm, fire detection, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, escape routes and fire safety requirements throughout the premises.
One fire alarm company that offers a fire risk assessment as part of their portfolio is Fire Systems Ltd.
Under the RRO, you legally have to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment by a competent person. By having a Fire Risk Assessment done, you have complied with this part of the RRO.
The next part is as follows; the Fire Risk Assessment will highlight the areas where you are not complying with the fire safety requirements for your premises.
Now by law you have a legal responsibility to rectify all points highlighted within the Fire Risk Assessment to ensure your premises is deemed safe for you, your staff and visitors to your shop.
If your existing Fire alarm system does not comply with BS5839-1 and it is required for commercial premises, you have a legal obligation to upgrade your fire alarm to a wireless fire alarm or a standard wired fire alarm in accordance with BS5839-1.
Routine fire alarm maintenance will be required, and again this is a service that is provided by Fire Systems Ltd.
For advice on what type of fire alarm to install, whether it be a wireless fire alarm or a standard fire alarm the choice is up to the individual concerned, as both systems have their advantages and disadvantages.
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