A Fire Risk Assessment is a legal requirement. If you are responsible for a building, such as an employer, owner, or occupier of premises that are not a 'single private dwelling' (a private home), you must ensure that a competent person completes a “suitable and sufficient” Fire Risk Assessment. It is your duty to identify fire risks and hazards in your premises and take appropriate action.

Additionally, you must keep a record of your fire risk assessment findings. Ensure that you review this risk assessment regularly and whenever significant changes occur that could impact it. It’s not only a legal requirement but also makes good business sense—your insurance may be invalidated and many businesses don’t recover after a fire. Effective fire prevention begins with a proper understanding of the risks.

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