The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, came into effect and replaced over 70 pieces of fire safety law. Almost all buildings, structures, and open spaces are covered by the Regulatory Reform Order. The Order excludes residential buildings which are occupied by a single family unit.

A standard assessment would be between 2 to 3 Hours, however this depends on the size and type of building, the number of floors and any other physical attributes. 

A comprehensive report detailing the fire risks associated with the building and type of business being conducted. The report is presented in an easy to understand format summarised with an Executive Summary. Major concerns will be detailed in a separate section. There will be an Action Plan to assist you in the creation of a Safety Plan. The report will satisfy all regulatory requirements including insurance purposes.

Yes: The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 states the Responsible Person has a Duty to take general fire precautions for such a purpose an assessment of the hazards and risks from fire must be undertaken

If employing five or more people, if the premises are licensed such as an off-licence childcare setting, doctor's or veterinarian surgery MOT testing centre then the significant findings of the fire risk assessment and the details of any group of persons considered as being especially at risk must be written.

Yes: The guidance note used for holiday lets says

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Does fire safety law apply to me?

Yes, fire safety law applies to you if anyone pays to stay in your property, other than to live there as a permanent home. Self-catering accommodation in houses, cottages, chalets, flats, holiday caravans, bunkhouses accommodation in small premises, B&Bs, guest houses, farmhouses, and inns.

Yes: CIW expects you to undertake a fire safety risk assessment to comply with the requirements relating to fire precautions in the Child Minding and Day Care (Wales) Regulations 2010This applies equally to both new registrations and existing services.

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Yes: The guidance provided on Semi permanent structure produced by the NFCC National Fire Chiefs Council) states 

A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) ‘SPECIFIC’ to the site and the ‘type’ of unit(s) in use should be provided.

Tented structures (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)

Yes: HM Government have produced a guide to assist. This guide is for all employers, managers, occupiers, and owners of small and medium places of assembly. It tells you what you must do to comply with fire safety law.

The British Standard for fire alarm systems states Need for a fire alarm? The need for a fire alarm system in any building will normally be determined by the authority responsible for enforcing fire safety legislation and/or by a fire risk assessment carried out by the owner, landlord, occupier(s) or employer(s) In general, it is appropriate to install some form of fire alarm system in virtually all buildings.

Yes: UK legislation imposes a duty on employers to ensure the safety of occupants in your premises. Including the provision of safe means of escape, emergency escape routes and exits Legislation states that suitable and sufficient emergency lighting needs are to be provided, where people are particularly exposed to danger, in the event of failure of the supply to the normal lighting

Yes: Under Article 21 of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005. It is a legal requirement for all employees to be trained in fire safety when they are inducted into your business.

Regularly or whenever new staff join the business, you’ll need to ensure they’re trained on fire safety procedures. If anything changes within your business which adds new risks, you will need to inform all staff of the new fire risks. The fire safety order states 'Regularly'

A safe means of escape, safe meeting points for staff, and proper procedures for contacting the fire department.

Yes: It is recommended that any business which carries a higher risk of fire than average, has a fire prevention plan to properly protect both the business and the environment from damage.

Businesses must have a fire emergency and evacuation plan which contains actions on what to do if a fire occurs. All employees must be aware of what this plan is, the evacuation route as per the floor plan, and should give easily understood instructions on what to do.

We cover South Wales and the South West of England, however for large sites and National Companies we cover the UK (Travel & other expenses TBC)