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Many building owners and occupiers assume that they are compliant with the Regulatory reform order after carrying out a fire risk assessment. This assumption occurs because a large part of the fire risk assessment should cover the risks of breached fire compartments. Unfortunately, this is not always the case as fire risk assessors do not cover “out of sight” areas. Instead, they recommend the client seeks “specialist” advice for these areas.
An FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) requirement has been the law since October 2006 for commercial properties including Landlords and Tenants. Without an assessment, you are not legally compliant, and your business is unlikely to be insured for fire.
Many people decide to carry out their assessments or employ a company that offers a basic service. This is acceptable, however, the question that a person would need to ask themselves is “Have I considered everything” to warrant this reasonability. If there was a serious event that person would be liable and not the risk assessor.
If you do not want the burden or feel you cannot be certain that you have fire protection compliance, then you may want an inspection from Onyx Fire.
