A guide to the Fire Reform regulation

Fire Reform Six months of compliance or complacency?


	It’s been more than six months since the single, biggest-ever reform of the British Fire Regulations took place - are you sure that your organisation is fully compliant? 118 pieces of legislation were overhauled and combined into one document. One of the most important changes has made business owners responsible for their own fire risk assessments. This brief guide covers a number of essential steps to help you conform and also suggests some useful tools that can ease the path towards compliance.


	The new regulation states that: “The responsible person must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which relevant persons are exposed and… take such general fire precautions as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of any of his employees” The Penalty: Failure to comply with the new regulations may result in a £5,000 fine or 5 years imprisonment. Let US keep YOU safe!


	Your Free Step-by-Step Guide to Compliance This simple guide provides you with some key steps that will enable you to reduce the risk of a fire and ensure a safe escape for your staff and visitors.

Step 1

Identify the hazards within
your premises

		Sources of ignition

		Sources of fuel

		Sources of oxygen

Step 2

Identify people at risk

		People working near to potential fire hazards

		People working alone or in isolated areas

		Parents with babies or children

		The elderly or infirm and people who are disabled


Fire Risk Assessor Software Takes you through a fire risk assessment from start to finish	Fire Risk Assessment Guides Industry specific Government guides designed to help you comply	Fire Risk Assessment DVD & Videos 30 minute video supplied with 10 training booklets and risk assessment forms

Step 3

Evaluate, remove, reduce
and protect

		Evaluate the risk of a fire starting

		Evaluate the risk to people from a fire

		Remove or reduce fire hazards

		Remove or reduce the risks to people from a fire

		Protect people by providing fire precautions

Step 4

Record, plan, inform,
instruct and train

		Record any major findings and action you have taken

		Discuss and work with other responsible people

		Prepare an emergency plan

		Inform and instruct relevant people

		Provide training


Electronic Fire Log Book Quick and easy to use	Metal Fire Document Cabinet Storage of your fire records is crucial to demonstrate your compliance	Fire Alarm Test Updatesign Print test details on A4 and insert into the Updatesign

Step 5

Review

		Review your fire risk assessment regularly

		Make changes where necessary

Other things to consider

		Whether you need emergency lighting

		Suitable fire equipment signs

		Training for your staff

		Management systems that will maintain your fire safety system


Fire Extinguishers, Stands & Cabinets CO2, Water, Foam and Powder extinguishers and storage	Dorgard Automatic closes fire doors if a fire alarm is activated	Fire Action Notices Inform your staff of what to do in an emergency

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