Is everyone aware that the Government will be introducing new fire safety legislation in April 2006?  Exsisting fire legisaltion will be revoked or repealed and replaced with the RRFSO, this new law is intended to simplify fire safety legislation.

The responsible person(s) employer, landlord etc, will have to conduct a fire risk assessment of their area of responsibility regardless of size.

The fire assessment will have to identify and ensure that:

• Elimination or reduction of risks (ignition sources),

• Suitable means of detecting & raising the alarm in the event of fire,

• Adequate emergency escape routes & exits,

• The appropriate type & sufficient quantities of fire extinguishers,

• Correct type & sufficient quantities of fire signs & notices,

• Provisions for the correct maintenance of installed fire equipment,

• Suitable provisions for the protection of LAFS personnel,

• Ensure that occupants receive the appropriate instruction / training in, e.g. actions to be taken in the event of fire and fire evacuation drills.

If you have any question regarding this new legislation, I will be more that happy to answer them.

You can also obtain further information from my website, which includes a link to receive a free copy of the RRFSO.

http://www.firesafetyadvisor.co.uk/Regulatory%20Reform%20Order.htm