Plain-English fire safety for landlords.
The law, licensing, alarms, fire doors and the practical stuff. Written for people who let property, not fire engineers.
How Often Should a Business Run a Fire Evacuation Drill
The law sets no fixed drill count, but gov.uk guidance recommends at least one fire drill a year. Here is how to set the right frequency for your business.
Fire Safety Signage Requirements for UK Workplaces
UK workplaces need specific fire safety signage under BS 5499 and BS EN ISO 7010, decided by your written fire risk assessment, not guesswork or old signage.
Fire Risk Assessment for a Retail Shop
A missing or generic fire risk assessment can get a shop hit with a prohibition notice. Here is what a retail-specific assessment actually needs to cover.
Fire Door Inspection Duties in Commercial Premises
The law does not set a fixed fire door inspection interval for offices and shops: here is what the RRO 2005 actually requires and how often to check.
Fire Marshal Training: What Is Required and How Often
UK law sets no fixed fire marshal refresher period. Here is what RRO 2005 Article 21 actually requires, how many marshals you need and how often to retrain.
Back-to-Work Fire Safety: Reviewing Your Office FRA Before Autumn
Autumn is the moment to review your office fire risk assessment: new starters, hybrid desk changes, and portable heaters. A practical RRO 2005 review checklist.
Fire Extinguisher Requirements for UK Businesses: Types, Placement and Servicing
Fire extinguisher requirements for UK businesses under BS 5306: which types cover which fire classes, how many you need, correct placement, signage, and servicing.
How Many Fire Wardens Do You Need? 1 per 15 to 50 People
No law sets a number. Most assessors use 1 fire warden per 50 people for low risk, 1 per 20 for normal and 1 per 15 for high risk, plus cover for shifts.
Who Is the 'Responsible Person' Under UK Fire Safety Law?
The Responsible Person under the RRO 2005 is the employer, occupier or owner in control of the premises. Here is how to identify yours and what you owe.
Free Fire Risk Assessment Template for Small Businesses: What Good Looks Like
What a compliant small business fire risk assessment template must capture: the five steps, people at risk, precautions, an action plan and a review date.
Office Fire Risk Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide for UK Employers
A step-by-step office fire risk assessment guide for UK employers: the five RRO 2005 steps, office-specific hazards, wardens, PEEPs and the recording rules.
Does My Small Business Need a Fire Risk Assessment?
Every small business needs a fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005. Find out why the 5-employee exemption no longer applies and what you must do now.
Building Safety Act 2022: Why Every Business Owner Now Needs a Written Fire Risk Assessment
Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 requires all businesses to record their fire risk assessment in full. The 5-employee exemption ended October 2023.
Fire Risk Assessment for Small Businesses: Your Legal Obligations Under the RRO 2005
Every small business must have a written fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005. Learn who the responsible person is and what enforcement really looks like.
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