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    FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS

    As a business owner, you have several responsibilities when it comes to fire safety, with a fire risk assessment being an important part of any active fire protection plan. Needing to protect your staff members, visitors, equipment and your place of work, taking fire safety responsibilities seriously is a must.

    Where businesses will have their own set of risks and requirements, all businesses need to conduct fire risk assessments.

    This is a legal requirement for any business or premises that the public has access to and must be carried out regularly.

    How do you do a Fire risk assessment
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    What is
    a fire risk assessment?

    A fire risk assessment is an evaluation that uncovers the level of risk a premises faces. By conducting a fire risk assessment, an assessor will be able to determine areas for concern, the likelihood of a fire breaking out as well as the individuals most at risk. A fire risk assessment will also highlight any missing equipment and faulty equipment in a business’ fire safety setup. Once the risk assessment has been completed, you will receive a fire risk assessment certificate.

    Carrying out a fire safety risk assessment

     

    A fire risk assessment is carried out in 5 steps. While one assessor will do things differently from the next, UK and Welsh Government advises all to take the below approach

    Fire risk assessment Identify fire hazards

    Identify fire hazards

    The first step is to identify the fire hazards.

    Fire risk assessment Identify people at risk

    Identify people at risk

    Step 2, to identify who is at risk. The young old and disabled are most venerable.

    Fire risk assessment Remove or reduce the risks

    Remove or reduce the risks

    Step 3, to remove or reduce the risk where possible by updating procedures and systems.

    Fire risk assessment Record your findings

    Record your findings

    We will record our findings using our unique tablet based system.

    Fire risk assessment Review and update

    Review and update

    Review and update your fire risk assessment regularly or following alterations.

    Things an assessor will consider, are:

    • Emergency routes

    • Emergency exits

    • Fire detection systems

    • Fire warning systems

    • Emergency lighting systems

    • Fire fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers and hoses

    • The removal and storage of chemicals and substances

    • Emergency fire exit plan

    • The risk to vulnerable people such as children, the elderly and the disabled

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    Why Twenty4?

    1

    EXCELLENT
    CUSTOMER
    FEEDBACK

    We value our customers’ options and ask each and every person we work with to leave a review on the service that they have received. This allows us to identify areas in which we excel and if there is any room for improvement. To-date, we have only received 5-star reviews on both Google and Facebook.

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    QUALIFIED,
    HIGHLY EXPERIENCED

    ASSESSORS

    With fully qualified, highly-experienced assessors within our business, we can conduct assessments quickly and professionally, causing minimal fuss and interruption to your business.

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    UNIQUE
    TABLET-BASED
    SYSTEM

    Using a unique tablet-based system, we collect relevant data whilst at your property, analysing our findings there and then. This will be available online via our fire safety portal . Here you can follow your simple action plan, delegate tasks, upload evidence and sign off your fire safety obligations.

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    FAST
    TURN
    AROUND

    We understand that needing a fire risk assessment is often unexpected and may be required urgently following a visit from the fire officer, request from a solicitor or insurer. We’re often able to attend site to carry out a visual survey and return reports within a few days.

    Quick fire risk assessment

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    SIMPLE
    ACTION
    PLAN

    Following our inspection, we will create a full report that we will share with you. This will include our recommendations as well as mandatory actions your business will need to take by law. Here, you can access your report with the logins we provide you with, sharing it with relevant members of your team. We can also send you the report in a PDF format via email.

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    ALWAYS
    THERE

    AFTERCARE

    Receiving your completed report is the first step. Now you need to understand how to rectify any of the issues identified. We have a team of experts on hand to talk you through your assessments as-well as the ability to provide you with quotes for any of the remedial works.

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    Fire risk assessments for Multiple properties

    If you have several businesses or more than one premises, then having one fire safety company manage them all is advisable. With our online portal, members of multiple businesses can keep track of their assessments and fire safety needs with complete ease. What’s more, we can alert you when your assessments are due to be completed.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who is responsible for carrying out fire risk assessments in your business?2021-02-19T14:10:11+00:00

    Each business is legally required to appoint a ‘Responsible Person’. This is someone who will take on the business’ fire safety duties. While this can be anyone within the business, it is generally an individual or individuals with control of the premises such as the employer, the owner, the landlord, an occupier, a facilities manager, building manager, managing agent or risk assessor.

    However, over 80% of businesses in Wales outsource this responsibility, appointing fire safety businesses like us to keep up with assessments and ensure the business is operating in a safe, compliant manner.

    Are fire risk assessments a legal obligation?2021-02-19T14:40:22+00:00

    A fire risk assessment is a legal requirement and if not adhered to can result in unlimited fines and in extreme cases, imprisonment.

    The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order requires a Responsible Person of any non-domestic premises to carry out a fire risk assessment.

    If five or more people work at the premises, a written record of the assessment and its findings will need to be stored and shown to the Fire Officer if ever they request it.

    How often are fire risk assessments required?2021-02-19T14:41:18+00:00

    Every business, no matter how big or small, must conduct fire risk assessments regularly. Here at Twenty4 Fire and Security, we advise that our customers complete a full assessment at least once a year. However, if you have made structural changes to a business premises or have changed the nature of the work carried out there, a fresh fire risk assessment is required to be completed by law.

    How much is a fire risk assessment in Cardiff?2021-02-19T14:42:14+00:00

    Fire risk assessments start from just £99 + VAT. However, at Twenty4 Fire and Security, we quote on a job-by-job basis, creating tailored plans to ensure each business we work with is getting the fire safety service and advice it needs. This can be paid in full before the assessment takes place or can be included in your SmartPlan.

    My Boss wants me to carry out a fire risk assessment, what should I do?2021-02-19T14:43:04+00:00

    This is very common, like a lot of business owners they are likely to be very busy and the responsibility of having to conduct a fire risk assessment is no easy task. Where do they start? The easy option is to “pass the buck” to a manager or member of staff.

    WARNING – The following information should be considered very carefully by you and your boss.

    The Law states you can conduct your own fire risk assessment if you have the expertise to do so. That’s the issue, very few people have the expertise to conduct a fire risk assessment. You would need to have a good understanding of a number of LAW’s and British standards. Below are just a few:

    1. The fire safety order
    2. BS 5839 – for fire detection and warning systems
    3. BS 5266 – for emergency lighting
    4. BS 8214 – for fire resisting doors
    5. BS 5306 – for fire extinguishers

    Carrying out a fire risk assessment when you do not have the expertise to do so, in any type of premises does not only put people’s lives at risk but if a fire were to start you could also be liable for large fines or even a prison sentence. As a company boss or owner of the property, it is their responsibility to appoint a competent person to conduct the assessment.

    What other fire safety measures should I take?2022-09-07T06:11:26+01:00

    As well as a valid fire risk assessment, there are many other fire safety measures your business will need to take by law. These may include additional fire extinguishers, fire alarms and more. The fire safety system you require will be outlined by a qualified fire risk assessor.

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