F.A.Q’s

Who is responsible for Fire Safety within your Premises?

If you are in overall day to day control of the premises in which you work then under the new fire legislation you are the responsible person for fire safety.

Do I need a Fire Risk Assessment?

The new legislation covers every type of business premises. If you are the owner, employer or occupier then you are classed as the responsible person and therefore the duty of care falls upon you to ensure that you have a competent person to conduct your fire risk assessment. Give us a no obligation call and we can tell you if you need a fire risk assessment or not.

Does a Risk Assessment need to be written down?

If you employee more than 5 members of staff then yes the risk assessment needs to be written down so that it can be viewed by the fire & rescue services.

Can I conduct my own fire risk assessment?

Yes, you can undertake your own fire risk assessment but the legislation recognises that most business will not have the necessary experience or knowledge to be able to do this to a suitable & sufficient standard. Finding someone in your business who is competent to the task and who has the time available can often be extremely difficult.

What should I be looking for in a Fire Risk Assessment Company?

The crucial factor is independence. Without an independent fire risk assessment there is always the fear that you might be expected to pay for a large amount of expensive and often un- necessary remedial actions because the company you employ make the majority of their money from these remedial actions. An inexpensive risk assessment can often lead to a large bill. Anglo Alliance offers truly independent fire risk assessment so you can be assured that we are only looking after your interests and not those of fire extinguisher or alarm companies.

What should I be looking for in a Fire Risk Assessment?

A quality risk assessment should be a working document that is easy to understand and implement. It should take into account all of the individual needs of your premises and operations. Its must cover all of the relevant legislation and ensure that you are fully compliant with the law. Any remedial actions that result should be necessary and explained in full. The practicalities of your business must always be taken into account and this is where Anglo Alliance (Fire Division) sets itself apart from the others.

Does my Fire Risk Assessment need to be reviewed every twelve months?

In order for a fire risk assessment to comply with the new legislation it must be kept up to date and reviewed on a regular basis. If anything in your organisation changes or you feel that it is no longer valid then you need to get it reviewed straight away.

Could my Insurance be at Risk without a Risk Assessment?

Yes, in the case of a fire without an up to date fire risk assessment your following insurances are all at risk

• Public Liability Insurance
• Employer Liability Insurance
• Premises Insurance

If I have a Fire should I have Financial Concerns?

According to the Fire Protection Association (FPA) 77% of businesses experiencing a major fire never fully recover.