Fire
Risk Assessments
All companies with five employees or more must
produce a documented fire risk assessment to
establish that all the correct measures have been taken regarding
fire prevention and detection. The requirement for
businesses to have fire certificates was abolished.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire
(Scotland) Act 2005, emphasises the importance of preventing fires
and reducing risk. It is the responsibility of businesses to
ensure the safety of employees and visitors alike.
The designated responsible person must conduct, or employ a
suitably qualified person to conduct, a fire risk assessment
and implement and maintain a fire safety plan.
A set of guides have been produced by the Communities and Local
Government department. These advise you of how to conduct a
fire risk assessment and put in to place any fire precaution or
prevention measures.
Guides Introduction & Checklist
Fire
Safety Guidance Booklet - Scotland
Fire and other authorities may wish to have sight of the risk
assessment.
Competency
As part of the fire risk assessment, the
inspecting authorities require evidence that a system is 'fit for
purpose' and is installed and maintained by 'competent
persons'.
The BAFE SP203 scheme through NSI,
provides the accepted certification that can be used in conjunction
with the fire risk assessment as evidence for the relevant
authorities.