Frequently Asked Questions

What if I get to site and there isn’t a fire risk assessment in place?

A suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is required under article 9 of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 (RRFSO) and is therefore required by law. A number of companies have been prosecuted under the RRFSO for not having a suitable and sufficient risk assessment in place since it was introduced. A fire risk assessment will identify the general fire precautions and measures for securing the means of escape which will include information on the location and rating of the fire doors. It will not therefore be possible for a maintainer to implement a suitable maintenance programme in the absence of a fire risk assessment.

What if the fire risk assessment does not have plans depicting the compartment lines and associated fire resistance required for the fire doors?

A suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is required under article 9 of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 (RRFSO) and is therefore required by law. A number of companies have been prosecuted under the RRFSO for not having a suitable and sufficient risk assessment in place since it was introduced. A fire risk assessment will identify the general fire precautions and measures for securing the means of escape which will include information on the location and rating of the fire doors.

What is the difference between upgrading and maintenance of fire doors?

A suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is required under article 9 of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 (RRFSO) and is therefore required by law. A number of companies have been prosecuted under the RRFSO for not having a suitable and sufficient risk assessment in place since it was introduced. A fire risk assessment will identify the general fire precautions and measures for securing the means of escape which will include information on the location and rating of the fire doors. And other stuff. Some more text to make sure it is working right.