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Fire Safety in blocks of flats The Risk Assessment Process
Approaching and beginning a fire risk assessment for a block of flats can seem a tough and intangible process. However, part of the reason for this is the necessity for flexibility to encompass different types of building and business. Therefore, there is no single right way to achieve a successful fire risk assessment (FRA).
Fire Risk Assessment in Blocks of Flats Pt 3 Levels of FRA
The fire risk assessment (FRA) undertaken by the owner or responsible managing person of a block of flats needs to be relevant and sufficient, given the nature of the building and its history. For this reason, there are four levels of FRA which increase in complexity of inspection from a level 1 through to a level 4 Assessment. Each would satisfy the terms of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, but which type is most appropriate for the circumstances of your block needs to be decided based upon what is known about the site.
Fire Risk Assessments in Blocks of Flats - Pt 2 - Scope and relevance
Part one of this series gave an overview of Fire Risk Assessments within blocks of flats and the implications to the responsible person. In part two, we look at the scope and remit of the FRA and how this impacts upon blocks of flats in particular.
Fire Risk Assessments in Blocks of Flats - Pt 1 - Overview and Misconceptions
A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) provides the backbone of a fire safety plan and is a necessary activity in a purpose built block of flats. Under the terms of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order of 2005, a FRA must be undertaken by the responsible person. This means that the person responsible for fire safety in the building, who could be the building owner or manager or a nominated member of suitably trained staff, must undertake a Fire Risk Assessment themselves or hire someone else suitably qualified to perform it on their behalf.
Fire Safety in Blocks of Flats - Where legislations overlap
The last few blogs we have produced have looked at the particular pieces of legislation affecting fire safety in blocks of flats; the Building Regulations 2010, the Housing Act 2004 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order of 2005. In this edition, we will highlight those areas where the legislations overlap in terms of fire safety, and the likely implications of those overlaps to those responsible for blocks of flats.
