Fire risk assessments determine the potential fire hazards found at the time of the assessment as well as the preventative measures that need to be implemented in order to minimise or eliminate those hazards. There are several things to consider in these assessments, including the safety and integrity of exit routes, the structural measures in place to prevent or slow down the spread of a fire, as well as any items inside the building that could start, accelerate or spread a fire. We use industry leading methods to conduct our assessments, which are carried out by qualified and accredited professionals.
When fire risk assessments are carried out, they provide a clear and detailed report of fire safety at that point in time. Action plans resulting from these assessments vary considerably in content and in the time scales for completing the projects. In many cases, the most urgent actions involve removing fire hazards in communal areas to reduce immediate fire risks and checking to make sure the premises has functional carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide alarms. A fire risk assessment will specify the length of time required to complete any works to the fabric of the building, such as fire doors or fire stopping between premises.
We've found that the most common causes of fires are:
With the help of improving technology the number of fires that need to be attended by fire fighters have been considerably decreased since 2012. Having an extensive look into the risks of fire in and around your premises will greatly reduce the risk of fire, damage to property and assets and the potential for loss of life.
