With the ever-present risk of fire in commercial buildings, and the importance of complying with fire safety legislation, protecting your business premises and your employees from the prospect of fire is paramount.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – or RRO for short – was made under the Regulatory Reform Act 2001. It replaced most fire safety legislation with one simple order, and one set of legislation to comply with.
The RRO details that any person who has some level of control in premises must take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire, and make sure people can safely escape if a fire occurs.
You could be fined or go to prison if you don’t follow fire safety regulations. Minor penalties can be up to £5,000. Major penalties have unlimited fines and up to 2 years in prison.
The RRO order applies to virtually all business premises and covers nearly every type of building, structure and open space.
Offices & Shops
Premises That Provide Care
The Shared Areas of Properties
Pubs, Clubs & Restaurants
Schools & Sports Centres
Tents & Marquees
Hotels & Hostels
Factories & Warehouses
BusinessWatch protects both your business premises and employees safety with a complete package of fire safety systems and services. From fully integrated fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and fire extinguishers, through to fire risk assessments and a comprehensive selection of fire safety training courses, BusinessWatch designs and implements your entire fire safety strategy to ensure compliance with legislation.
BusinessWatch are a British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE) approved company. BAFE is the independent, third party certification registration organisation for the fire protection industry. Therefore, BAFE regularly audit us to ensure we continue to meet their strict criteria. The fire industry recognises BAFE audits as thorough, professional and the toughest in the industry, so we are experts in our field.
As an accredited and approved BAFE company you have the peace of mind that not only do we meet or exceed the highest possible business performance standards, but we also security screen all relevant staff for your safety.
Will answer all your questions on the process of installing a fire alarm system, guiding you down the right path to protecting your business and employees, and complying with fire safety legislation.
This guide will establish exactly what your responsibilities are to ensure you’re kept on the right side of the law, and that your business and your employees are kept as safe as possible from the threat of fire.
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