The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 became statute on 24 May 2006. The regulations places a duty on the ‘Responsible Person’ (in the workplace), this is the employer or any other person who may have control of any part of the premises (e.g. the occupier or owner) to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment of their premises. The aim of the Fire Risk Assessment is to assess fire risks to the property and persons employed in or visiting the premises. A Fire Risk Assessment is for guidance and will be tailored to meet the requirements of your workplace.
LEGISLATION AND CODES OF PRACTICE APPLICABLE TO A TYPICAL FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
- The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006
Fire Precautions (Workplace) (Amendment) Regulations 1999
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Disability Discrimination Act (1995)
Building Regulations 1991 Part B
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
BS 5839-1 2002 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
BS 5266-1 1999 Emergency Lighting
The Health & Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996