Fire Risk Assessment
Protecting life, ensuring compliance, minimising the consequences of fire
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
...requires that a ‘competent person’ is appointed to undertake fire risk assessments for all non-domestic premises under your control.
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:
Schools and Colleges
Listed or Heritage Buildings
Theatres, Halls, and Places of Assembly
Boarding Houses
Care Homes and Hospices
Offices and Shops
Factories and Warehouses
Are you seeing red flags?
When it comes to your fire risk assessments, do any of these statements resonate with you?
One lengthy report covering multiple buildings
Basic checklist report with little or no commentary
Very few/no actions or recommendations outlined
Not reviewed in a number of years
Completed by internal or unqualified staff, who may lack independence or authority
Assessor has a conflict (e.g. also sells fire safety systems/equipment)
Costly recommendations included with no discussion
Lack of follow-up support from the assessor
If so, it might be time for a change.
My recent experience of working with Adam to complete independent Fire Risk Assessments for the whole College site was really positive. Adam's knowledge of the Regulations and how they need to be applied in a practical way proved invaluable. I would not hesitate in recommending Adam to other schools or businesses.
Deb Cossey
Estates Manager, Queen’s College Taunton
My recent experience of working with Adam to complete independent Fire Risk Assessments for the whole College site was really positive. Adam's knowledge of the Regulations and how they need to be applied in a practical way proved invaluable. I would not hesitate in recommending Adam to other schools or businesses."
Deb Cossey
Estates Manager, Queen’s College Taunton
Steps to Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) compliance
1. Agree Scope
Discussion over previous assessments, timescales, and buildings for inclusion
2. Review Plans
Site and floor plans, previous FRA’s etc. submitted for consideration and review
3. Proposal
Proposal provided by Pearson Webb, setting out time required and fees payable
4. Agree Dates
Proposal and pricing agreed by both parties – dates booked for site visit
5. Pre-Visit Info
Pre-visit information, policies, key evidence provided by client (if possible before visit)
6. Site Visit
Discussion over fire safety management procedures, followed by tour of all accessible parts of all buildings
7. Debrief Meeting
Debrief (on site or shortly thereafter) to flag urgent concerns or additional information required
8. Reports Issued
Evidence and findings reviewed, and FRA reports and action plans issued by Pearson Webb
9. Follow Up
Follow-up call/visit agreed to review progress and deal with queries or clarifications
Fire Risk Assessment review
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.
Consultation on new buildings or refurbishments
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.
Get a Quote
Send your site plans and/or floor plans for a free no-obligation quotation.
Fire Risk Assessment review
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.
Consultation on new buildings or refurbishments
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.
Get a Quote
Send your site plans and/or floor plans for a free no-obligation quotation.
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