Fire risk assessments in Chichester

A fire risk assessment is a requirement for all non-domestic premises with 5 or more people, in Chichester and the rest of the UK. The fire risk assessment completed in Chichester must cover the following:

Your current fire prevention measures (particularly in relation to storage, smoking, flammable/combustible substances, machinery and equipment and general housekeeping).
How well you could communicate to those onsite in the event of a fire (fire detection systems, alarms, signage, emergency lighting).
Your escape routes – are there clear escape paths? Do you complete regular fire drills? Do you have any vulnerable staff with special escape requirements?
How well could you confine and/or suppress a fire?
The level of awareness and training among your staff in terms of what to do in the event of a fire (fire training, fire drills, fire tests etc).

Each of the above should be rated according to the level of risk. If the risk identified in any area is too high, you need to put an action plan in place to reduce the risk (with timescales and lines of responsibility). You should consider potential improvements and maintenance requirements, as well as future training needs. Your findings must be documented, and these records retained for inspection and review purposes.

Any ‘competent person’ can carry out a fire risk assessment according to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. However, they must have sufficient training skills and knowledge to carry out the task at hand.

Fire safety is a serious and often complex issue, so we would always recommend that you use an expert to carry out your fire risk assessment. This will ensure that your Chichester business or organisation remains both safe and compliant.

Your fire risk assessment will cost depending on the size of the building. For an accurate, free no-obligation fire risk assessment quote, call our team today on 01243 941336.

All fire risk assessments must be carried out by a competent individual, whether a trained employee or an outside contractor. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 clearly states that someone is classed as competent if they have sufficient training skills and knowledge to carry out the task at hand. The larger or more difficult the building, the greater the required level, training and experience that is required of the assessor. CSB Fire Protection are fully qualified, accredited and certificated to perform fire risk assessments on all sizes of buildings in Chichester.