Businesses such as fast-food outlets, takeaways, cafes and restaurants often have upper floors and basements used for sleeping accommodation, with direct access via a single unprotected staircase from the public or kitchen areas of the property.
Should a fire happen, these conditions greatly increase the risk of someone being injured or even killed. It is therefore important that you have the right fire safety arrangements to protect the lives of you, your family, employees and customers, but also your property and your business.
What are your fire safety responsibilities?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is the fire safety law that applies to your business. This means you are responsible for carrying out a fire risk assessment to protect people using your premises from the risk of fire.
The Building Safety Act 2022 – Section 156 came into effect on 1 October 2023. This new fire safety legislation imposes new duties on businesses and building owners. The main changes are as follows:
- YOU MUST have a WRITTEN fire risk assessment and fire safety arrangements, regardless of the size or purpose of the business or premises.
- Enhanced requirements for cooperation and coordination
- Provision of information to residents
Our Fire Risk Assessors have over 22 years experience in carrying out Fire Risk Assessments in Fast Food Takeaways and Restaurants . Call 0844 802 5191 to obtain a pricing or make a booking .
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