FIRE RISK ASSESSORS 

DO NOT END UP BEING GRENFELL TOWER II .

 Building Control now take a Serious Interest in the Structure of Your Building , it is no longer just a question of checking the Fire Extinguishers etc . Unlimited Fines are now in Place for those who do not comply with current Fire safety Laws under the Building Regulations . Be Smart Be Safe .

BUSINESS AND BUILDING OWNERS MUST HAVE A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT ( Carried out by a Fire Risk Assessor ) IN PLACE TO ENABLE THE PUBLIC TO VISIT THERE PREMISES ( Every 4 Years , reviewed every 2 years ) THIS AFFECTS ALL BUSINESS PREMISES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES THEY HAVE .

THIS CAME IN TO EFFECT IN 2022 UNDER NEW LEGISLATION OF THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT 2022 .

YOU CAN BE PROSECUTED FOR NOT HAVING A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT AS IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE TO TRADE WITH OUT ONE , THE PENALTY CAN BE UNLIMITED FINES OR UP TO 2 YEARS IN PRISON . 

BUILDING OWNERS MUST ALSO PROVIDE A FIRE STRATEGY REPORT ( carried out by a Fire Engineer ) 

TO THERE TENANTS OR LEASEHOLDERS , THIS IS A LENGTHY DOCUMENT USUALLY ABOUT 100 PAGES EXPLAINING THE STRUCTURE OF THE BUILDING AND ALL THE REGULATIONS THAT APPLY . THIS WAS INTRODUCED IN 2010 UNDER SECTION 38 OF THE BUILD REGULATIONS BUT IS NOW BEING ENFORCED BY THE FIRE BRIGADE AND BUILDING CONTROL DEPARTMENT IN YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY UNDER THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT 2022  , NON COMPLIANCE OF THESE FACTORS CAN RESULT IN A PROHIBITION NOTICE BEING PLACED ON YOUR PREMISES ( Closing Your Business Premises ) UNTIL RECTIFICATION WORKS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT . 

THE FIRE BRIGADE HAS BEEN IN THE FIRST FEW MONTHS OF 2025 BEEN SENDING OUT TEAMS OF TECHNICIANS TO IDENTIFY FAULTS IN BUSINESS PREMISES WITH FIRE INSPECTORS TO CATCH PEOPLE OUT AND CARRY OUT WHAT WE HAVE EXPLAINED ABOVE . 

With the exception of a very few specialised sites and specific risks, the majority of non-domestic premises and sites throughout Malta must now conform with the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) , The Fire Safety Order does not apply to private homes  though it does apply to common areas in blocks of flats, shared means of escape and facilities provided to assist the fire and rescue service, such as dry risers. You should bear this in mind if you own or manage such premises.

The law applies to you if you are: Landlord responsible for business premises An employer or self-employed with business premises A charity or voluntary organisation with employees/volunteers A contractor with a degree of control over any premises Premises providing accommodation for paying guests – Hotels/B&B’s/Holiday cottages A residential property with any communal/shared area Landlord of a House of Mulitple Occupancy (HMO) Any premises which is open to the public/consumers – eg Restaurants/Retail units/pubs/gyms Educational buildings – schools/universities/nurseries Medical facilities – Care homes/Doctors/dentists , Indoor Events and Outdoor Events , Ultimately, it is everyone’s responsibility to keep premises safe, but there will be one or more people who have overall legal responsibility. The Fire Safety Order states that every premises has a "Responsible Person". As the "Responsible Person", you are responsible for carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment and complying with the Fire Safety Order. At Fire Assessor, we can take the worry and confusion out of your work load. Our Fire Risk Assessors have a wealth of knowledge and experience that will guide you through the legislation in safe hands.All our Assessors are Competent Engineers with at least 10 or  20 years of  experience in the there field of expertise .

CALL 0844 802 5191

NATIONWIDE SERVICE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Fire Risk Assessors - 6 New Union Street - Coventry - CV1 2HN