Fire Safety and Evacuation Strategies
Under the Building Regulations (Regulation 38) for England and Wales there is a requirement to provide fire safety information to the ‘responsible person’ at completion of a building.
Where a building is erected or extended, or has undergone a material change of use, and on occupation the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 will apply, (which effectively is all buildings other than single private houses) Regulation 38 requires that a package of fire safety information which records the fire safety design and provision, must be given to the ‘responsible person’ for the premises.
Where a building is erected or extended, or has undergone a material change of use, and on occupation the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 will apply, (which effectively is all buildings other than single private houses) Regulation 38 requires that a package of fire safety information which records the fire safety design and provision, must be given to the ‘responsible person’ for the premises.
The benefits of engaging a fire safety expert during the construction phase (ideally at initial design stage) is that fire safety matters can be identified ensuring compliance with both building regulations and the Fire Safety Order upon occupation. This ensures that a safe building is achieved and no delays are created due to fire safety concerns by regulators and others. In addition significant money can be saved by the reduction in over specification of fire alarm systems, fire protection and other related fire safety provision.
At Grosvenor Fire Safety Consultants we have significant experience developing fire risk management strategies which will help deliver your build smoothly, efficiently and safely.
Beware of cheap solutions, fire risk assessments or strategies; they are usually unsuitable and potentially unsafe. Don’t underestimate the value of a specialist Fire Risk Assessment fulfilled by competent experts
