Schools are required to undertake fire risk assessments to identify general fire precautions needed to safeguard occupants in the school in case of a fire. Handsam provides a Fire Risk Assessment service that will ensure your school is fully compliant with fire safety regulations and allow you to keep a record of actions being delivered to evidence an audit trail and show diligence.

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A fire risk assessment should be carried out on all types of buildings (excluding domestic residential property) to ensure compliance in England and Wales with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, in Scotland with The Fire Safety Regulations 2006 (Scotland), and in Northern Ireland with The Fire Safety Regulations 2010 (Northern Ireland).

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What does a fire risk assessment involve?

A fire risk assessment covers a range of areas including:

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• Fire detection and warning system

• Means of escape

• Provision of fire-fighting equipment

• Planning and training for an emergency

• Identifying fire risk factors and the people at risk

• Maintenance and testing of fire safety equipment

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To get an idea of what a fire risk assessment may look like, download an exemplar version HERE.

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Our Fire Risk Assessment Service

Handsam can help you meet your legal duty to have a written fire risk assessment for your school.

 

Our consultant will attend your workplace and thoroughly review your fire management arrangements and conduct a workplace tour to identify hazards.

 

We will provide you with a written report and practical action plan for your school, which will have clearly prioritised recommendations.

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What does the Fire Risk Assessment Report provide?

Our Fire Risk Assessment Report service will provide comprehensive advice and information in a user-friendly format with a comprehensive and easy-to-follow Action Plan to ensure your premises are fully compliant with fire safety regulations.

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For more information about this service, please email info@handsam.co.uk or complete the contact form below.