Legislation applies to common areas of flats and maisonettes as well as commercial sites.
Companion undertake fire risk assessments for property management companies, landlords and tenants in the residential, retail and
commercial sectors.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (The Order) covers general fire precautions and other fire
safety duties which are needed to protect ‘relevant persons’ in case of fire in and around most premises. The Order requires fire
precautions to be put in place ‘where necessary’ and to the extent that it is reasonable and capable in the circumstances of the case.
There are a number of guidance booklets covering various types of premises. The order demands fire risk assessments.
"LACORS
– Housing – Fire Safety" is guidance produced by LACORS, The Chief Fire Officers Association and CIEH; it seeks to manage
this area of the law covered by the Housing Act 2004 and The Order covering a range of existing residential premises "including:…
purpose-built flats and buildings converted into self contained flats to a standard not in compliance with the Building regulations
1991” (Section 2.1).
We will help keep things simple
so that you can get on with your business.
Excellent guidance booklets can be downloaded from:
or can be purchased from
Companion
Health and Safety Services Limited
LACORS, The Chief Fire Officers Association and CIEH have produced:
"HOUSING - FIRE SAFETY - Guidance on fire safety provisions
for certain types of existing housing."
