Fire Risk Assessment undertaken by a professional, third party approved assessor. Tel: 07772610799
A fire risk assessment is the first step to try and avert this
In the event of a visit by an enforcement Officer from your local office of the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service for the purposes of carrying out a Fire safety audit on the premises, one of the principal areas the Officer will be scrutinising while undertaking an audit will be the premises Fire Risk Assessment report.
The requirement to undertake a Fire Risk assessment is contained within Part 3 of The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005. section 53 & 54.
A Fire Safety Risk Assessment is required to be underaken by anyone who has control, to any extent, of the premises and will be required to take steps to mitigate the detrimental effects of fire on the premises. This requirement will however be limited to what is neccessary, reasonable and practical in the circumstances and reflect the level of control each occupier has in relation to the premises.
Anyone undertaking a fire risk assessment must be competent this is generally defined as someone having the neccesary, training, knowledge and experience to undertake the task. Firehouse (Scotland) has experienced long time serving 'x' fire safety officers who have undertaken courses in risk assessments, and have significant experience in both auditing and compiling Fire Risk Assessments.
Clients can expect a fast, efficient service by competent personel.
A fire Risk Assessment will entail an organised visit and meeting with a responsible member of staff, normally a Manager, Supervisor or in the case of HMO property the Landlord, Client's are advised to always allow at least 2.5 hours asside for this work medium/large premsies will require more time on site. Following a full inspection, a Fire Risk Assessment report is drawn up which will include photos to support significant findings accompanied by a brief excerpt of supporting digest of legislation, more importantly the relevant significant findings outlining deficiencies in the report come with a directed prioritised timescale for remedial action. Clients will also receive a free sample log book in a digtial format which they can utilise for their own use.
Firehouse (Scotland) provides fire safety services within easy reach of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee although we can and have dealt with fire risk assessments and training requests from clients located furhter afield in Aberdeen, the Scottish Borders, Highlands and the Scottish Isles.
Should you require a Fire Risk assessment to be undertaken you may use our contact form or by phoning us directly on 07772610799.
Our Fire Warden/Marshal course has acheived approved course status by the International Institute of Risk Management (IIRSM) and Mr Ticehurst our trainer has also been granted approved trainer status.
Mr. C Ticehurst (MIFireE) of Firehouse (Scotland) who holds a Members grade with the Institution of Fire Engineers is included within the IFE registration scheme of approved Fire Risk Assessors (life safety stream)
Fire Warden/Marshal Course
Courses held at our regional training centres in Grangemouth & Stirling or at cleints own premises.
Courses currently by request - for groups of 3 or more members of staff.
Firehouse (Scotland) Mission Statement
We endeavour to provide all our clients a quick, efficient and comprehensive service delivered professionally in all the fire risk assessment and fire training services we provide.
Operating Areas:
By virtue of its geographical location within the Central belt, Firehouse (Scotland) is within easy reach of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Dundee although we have carried out furhter afield in the both in the South, North of Scotland and the Scottish Isles.
Practical Fire Safety Guidance For Existing Premises with Sleeping Accommodation
In 2006, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (‘the 2005 Act’) introduced changes to fire safety law in Scotland and repealed previous fire safety legislation. This guide has been produced to assist those who have responsibility under this Act for ensuring fire safety in certain premises with sleeping accommodation in Scotland. In addition, this guide provides statutory guidance for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (‘SFRS’), as an enforcing authority.This Scottish Government guidance provides practical fire safety advice for certain existing premises with sleeping accommodation. This guidance documant has been issued in Feb.2022 and supersedes the previous June 2018 version.
Action Plans
Enforcement Officers in Scotland generally require/ask for a written action plan based on the significant findings outlined in any fire risk assessement, this will form the platform for subsequent visits by Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Community Safety Officers to check progress on the resolution of significant findings highlighted in previous fire risk assessments.
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