Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997
The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations came into force on December 1, 1997. The purpose of these regulations is to place responsibility on the employer to make suitable arrangements for fire safety in the workplace, and to ensure the implementation of a fire risk assessment policy and regime.
Those affected by the regulations are:
- Landlords who have control of the common areas of buildings
- Employers within rented office buildings
- Employers within their own buildings
There are no exceptions to these legal requirements and failure to comply may result in prosecution under criminal law. We have been carrying out safety audits for both large portfolio appointments and individual buildings for many years, providing a cost effective solution to the problems associated with the interpretation of Health and Safety legislation and the production of compliant record documentation.
Each assessment would consist of an individual survey of each building, identifying any risks associated with the operations undertaken. The subsequent report would be produced to provide a view of the overall situation, and the details of any ongoing action that needs to be implemented.
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