If your business employs more than 5 people, you’re required by law to have a fire risk assessment
Under the Regulatory Reform Act of 2005, any commercial property is required by law to have a fire risk assessment carried out by a professional every 3 to 4 years. Failure to carry this out can result in a fine, imprisonment or both.
FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS – TUNBRIDGE WELLS
The law applies to you if you are:
- A landlord who is responsible for a business premises
- An employer or self-employed with a premises
- A charity with employees/volunteers
- A contractor who may be in control over a premises
- A landlord of an HMO property
- Medical facility
- School
What is involved in a fire risk assessment?
- Identifying those who are at risk
- Assessing the suitability of fire safety measures that you currently have in place
- Developing a fire safety action plan if you require any immediate changes
- Assessing the ongoing management of fire safety within your business (fire drills and training)
If you would like to book your property in for a risk assessment, or want to know where we work outside of Tunbridge Wells, please get in touch with our team today.
