Fretwell Cooper will survey your premises and provide fully documented fire risk assessments to satisfy the Regulatory Reform Order and offer a full consultation service with continuing support and advice.

Why carry out a fire risk assessment?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires employers, owners and occupiers of premises to ensure that:

• A fire risk assessment is carried out by a competent person
• The premises are fitted with adequate fire protection systems
• Suitable fire policies and procedures are in place
• Staff are properly trained to respond in case of fire

Failure to carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment could result in: -           

• Prosecution - Imprisonment and / or fines of £5000 per offence
• Risk to business  - Damage to property and loss of business or trade. Over 70% of businesses that have a serious fire cease trading within 12 months
• Void Insurance - Insurers may refuse to pay out if they consider that reasonable precautions were not taken.
• Litigation - As a result of injury or death to occupants or persons nearby

Additionally, a realistic assessment will allow financial resources to be directed to those areas that require attention thus leading to a more cost effective use of limited budgets.