This phrase ‘Competent Person’ is not strictly defined, and often misunderstood. ‘Competence’ comes from a combination of both experience and qualification.
The ‘Experience’ of the assessor must be relevant to the premises under review.
Pearson Webb Consulting has extensive experience in the following settings:
If so, it might be time for a change.
Deb Cossey
Estates Manager, Queen’s College Taunton
Deb Cossey
Estates Manager, Queen’s College Taunton
Discussion over previous assessments, timescales, and buildings for inclusion
Site and floor plans, previous FRA’s etc. submitted for consideration and review
Proposal provided by Pearson Webb, setting out time required and fees payable
Proposal and pricing agreed by both parties – dates booked for site visit
Pre-visit information, policies, key evidence provided by client (if possible before visit)
Discussion over fire safety management procedures, followed by tour of all accessible parts of all buildings
Debrief (on site or shortly thereafter) to flag urgent concerns or additional information required
Evidence and findings reviewed, and FRA reports and action plans issued by Pearson Webb
Follow-up call/visit agreed to review progress and deal with queries or clarifications
Review of the Fire Risk Assessment would typically take place annually, but review dates and formats will be considered in line with the complexity and use of the building; the fire risk rating awarded; and the number and type of actions outlined in the assessment.
It may be appropriate to complete a short form review in intervening years, if it is deemed appropriate to have a ‘full’ review period of more than 12 months.
We always encourage our inclusion in design stage meetings for new or refurbishment building projects, to avoid a later clash with the Fire Risk Assessment findings and recommendations.
This would typically involve a review of the early-stage drawings, and discussion with the Principal Contractor, Designer or Architect, to agree upon design features that could impact upon fire safety, means of escape, or which could be a negative feature when the Fire Risk Assessment is completed.
Send your site plans and/or floor plans for a free no-obligation quotation.
Review of the Fire Risk Assessment would typically take place annually, but review dates and formats will be considered in line with the complexity and use of the building; the fire risk rating awarded; and the number and type of actions outlined in the assessment.
It may be appropriate to complete a short form review in intervening years, if it is deemed appropriate to have a ‘full’ review period of more than 12 months.
We always encourage our inclusion in design stage meetings for new or refurbishment building projects, to avoid a later clash with the Fire Risk Assessment findings and recommendations.
This would typically involve a review of the early-stage drawings, and discussion with the Principal Contractor, Designer or Architect, to agree upon design features that could impact upon fire safety, means of escape, or which could be a negative feature when the Fire Risk Assessment is completed.
Send your site plans and/or floor plans for a free no-obligation quotation.