A London landlord received a prohibition notice last month. His property management company had been using a generic fire risk assessment template downloaded from a free website three years ago. The document sat in a filing cabinet, never reviewed, never updated. When the fire service inspected following a tenant complaint, they found 14 fire safety […]
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You’re three weeks from submitting your building control application when the approval officer asks for your fire strategy document. You scramble to understand what’s required, only to discover that a poorly structured document could delay your project by months and cost tens of thousands in redesign work. Fire strategy documents aren’t just bureaucratic paperwork. They’re
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Updated 06/10/2025 Picture this: You’ve just bought a charming 1970s house, complete with a detached garage. The garage roof, a familiar sight of corrugated grey panels, has seen better days. A recent survey confirms your suspicion: it’s asbestos. Suddenly, a cloud of questions descends. How much will this cost? Is it safe? What are the
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Introduction: Why This Distinction Could Save Your Business Understanding the difference between fire strategy and FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) is crucial for property owners, developers, and building managers across the UK. With 136,702 fires attended by UK fire services in 2024 and only 58% of fire safety audits deemed satisfactory, getting this distinction right isn’t
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Introduction: The Forever Chemical Reckoning Has Arrived Imagine discovering that the fire extinguishers protecting your building for decades have been slowly poisoning the environment with chemicals that will outlive your great-great-grandchildren. Now imagine being told you have less than six months to find, remove, and safely dispose of every single one of them, or face
Introduction: A Compliance Storm No Building Owner Can Afford to Ignor Picture this scenario: You’ve just completed a £10 million development project. The building looks perfect, tenants have signed leases and are ready to move in. Then Building Control drops the bombshell. Your fire strategy doesn’t meet the new Part B requirements. Your completion certificate
Introduction: A Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight Imagine walking through your building, confident that every fire door is protecting lives and property. Now imagine discovering that 85% of those doors would fail a professional inspection. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario – it’s the shocking reality facing UK building owners in 2025. Recent comprehensive analysis of
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Key Takeaways Aspect Details Legal Requirement Mandatory under Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & Fire Safety Act 2021 Assessment Cost £300-£800 depending on property size and complexity Frequency Annual reviews recommended, after any structural changes Professional Benefits Expert hazard identification, legal compliance, insurance protection Key Safety Measures Fire doors, smoke alarms, emergency lighting, clear
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Table of Contents Key Takeaways Fire Risk Assessment Cost Overview Fundamentals of Fire Risk Assessment Determining the Scope and Cost Factors Assessment Size and Complexity Building Type and Use Occupancy and Vulnerability Location and Urgency Detailed Cost Breakdown The Role of the Assessor Professional Qualifications Evaluation of Potential Hazards Creation of Emergency Plans Legal and
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Key Takeaways Aspect Details Legal Framework The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 mandates that appropriate fire-fighting equipment, including portable fire extinguishers, must be provided where there is a fire risk in non-domestic premises. Minimum Requirements A minimum of two Class A fire extinguishers should be available on every floor of a building, unless the
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