A Principal Contractor is required under fire safety legislation to undertake a fire risk assessment for the areas under their control. The assessment must be reviewed throughout the duration of the project. However, whilst great emphasis is typically placed on ensuring operational health and safety risk assessments are in place, the same attention is not […]
New fire safety laws came into effect on 6th April 2026. These regulations introduce mandatory evacuation planning for residents who may need extra help during an emergency. These additional duties come at a time of significant change within fire safety legislation, requiring ongoing learning, understanding, and implementation to ensure compliance. Here is what the Responsible […]
Completing a fire risk assessment for your premises is a legal requirement. However, with the addition of further fire regulations in recent years, just what is needed to ensure that your fire risk assessment is suitable and sufficient? What is a fire risk assessment? A fire risk assessment is a detailed examination of a premises […]