Fire Protection Law
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Every business owner has a duty of care under various items of legislation, which includes taking action to prevent against death and injury, to employees and relevant persons, should a fire occur.
In October 2006, the existing fire safety laws changed, requiring all business owners to do a fire risk assessment. This Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, affects all non-domestic premises in England and Wales.
Under the fire safety order, the responsible person must carry out a fire safety risk assessment and implement and maintain a fire management plan.
The law applies to you if you are:
Responsible for business premises
An employer or self-employed with business premises
Responsible for a part of a dwelling where that part is solely used for business purposes
A charity or voluntary organisation
A contractor with a degree of control over any premises
Providing accommodation for paying guests
How often should my fire alarm be serviced?
BS5839 recommends that your fire alarm system should be serviced at least once every 6 months. You are also legally required to run weekly fire alarm tests.
How often should fire extinguishers be serviced?
BS5306 stipulates that a fire extinguisher should be serviced once a year by a qualified professional. It is also good practice to walk around every week to check that all extinguishers are in their correct positions and have no obvious damage.
Should I be testing my emergency lights?
Yes, you should carry out a ‘flick’ test once a month in addition to the annual discharge test carried out by a professional.
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