Fire Strategy Report
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that every commercial premises should have a fire strategy in place.
The key reason for obtaining a fire strategy report is to ensure that proper and effective fire safety precautions have been taken, and to confirm that the potential threat of fire is, as far as possible, minimised and that any fire incident is properly and promptly dealt with.
Overview
In simple terms a Fire Risk Assessment is carried out to identify Fire Risks and potential hazards in a building. Normally developed in the design phase of a build however existing buildings require a strategy also and these can be carried out retrospectively.
A Fire Strategy Report is a much more in-depth look at a building with a view to putting a plan in place to minimise the risks when there is a fire and to prevent the spread of fire. The Fire Strategy Report will include guidance on the best precautions and exit strategies for your premises.
Our Fire Strategy Reports are a thorough and detailed look at a building from a fire safety perspective. The report will examine the impact of fire on a building, both internally and externally ensuring that both your staff and any members of the public will be safe if there is a fire. Upon completion of the assessment, UK Fire Consulting provide a comprehensive Fire Strategy Report which details our findings and most importantly provides a list of recommendations to allow you to bring your premises up to the required fire safety standard.
Considerations
According to the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005 every business or commercial building should have a fire strategy in place.
This can be a daunting prospect but UK Fire Consulting can help you fulfil this obligation and keep you fully compliant. The Regulatory Reform Order (fire Safety) 2005 states that any person who has some level of control in a premises must take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and make sure people can safely escape if there is a fire.
Each UK Fire consulting fire strategy Report will consider the following:
- The layout and description of the building
- Escape routes
- Fire compartmentation
- Fire alarms/Means of giving warning
- Any existing evacuation strategies
- Provision and location of escape routes
- Impact of internal fire spread
- Impact of external fire spread
- Signage
- Emergency lighting
- Access to the building for emergency services
- Equipment available to the fire service
- Fire suppression equipment
- Risk of Arson
- Training
- Management of systems in place
Every commercial premises will have a ‘responsible person’ and it is down to them to ensure the safety of not only the building but the people within it. They must also ensure that the premises complies with current legislation in relation to fire safety. Or retrospectively applying fire safety guidance to ensure the safety of those within the risk area.
Why Choose UK Fire Consulting?
The PAS 911 Fire Strategy Document states:
It is vital that those entrusted to prepare a fire strategy have the necessary levels of competence to undertake the task professionally and thoroughly. The level of
competency required will be commensurate with the expected complexity of the building to be assessed, but the person, or team should have the following credentials:
- A good understanding of fire related aspects of premises and their function;
- An appropriate knowledge of fire legislation and the requirements of other enforcing bodies;
- Appropriate qualifications, training and / or experience in fire safety and fire protection issues;
- Knowledge of relevant national codes and past experience of their application.
One way of validating competency is to ensure that those preparing the strategy or those approving the strategy are members of a relevant professional body at an appropriate level.
Uk Fire Consulting only use qualified fire engineers with suitable experience and knowledge to formulate the reports Members of IFE (institute of fire engineers).
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