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.
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 Does Your Workplace Actually Need?
No fixed legal ratio sets fire warden numbers: your risk assessment does. Use roughly 1 per 50 low-risk up to 1 per 15 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.
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.
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.
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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