As fire safety culture evolves, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) have become a point of discussion and sometimes confusion.
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Regular assessment, accurate documentation, and prompt action where issues are found are key to compliance and resident safety.
Regular risk assessments help to prevent harm, meet legal requirements, and maintain insurance coverage.
The risk of harm increases when those responsible for safety are unaware of hazards or unsure of how to control them.
BS 9792 has introduced a schedule for the reviews of Fire Risk Assessments, improving upon previous guidance.
Record-keeping is a key tool in assisting with the legal compliance of your building and ensuring that the building is documented for future management.
Fire safety in residential buildings relies on strong compartmentation and effective fire engineering.
Under the Building Safety Act, property managers and duty holders for higher-risk residential buildings face new and ongoing compliance responsibilities, including the Building Safety Case (BSC).
In the event of a fire, fire doors help protect escape routes and support fire compartmentation slowing the spread of fire.
Fire compartmentation involves the use of fire-resistant construction to divide a building into separate areas.