Fire Safety Issue | Assessment | Correction Time Frame |
---|---|---|
Emergency Escape Lighting This is lighting for emergency situations when the main power supply may fail. Emergency lighting ensures the escape of occupants to a safe place is still possible |
Non-Compliant No emergency lighting found on site Installation of emergency lighting at each exit door, in accordance with BS 5266, is required. |
Within 1 year of the date of assessment. |
Testing and Maintenance of Fire Safety Equipment As stated in The Fire Safety Order 2005, all fire safety equipment must be suitably maintained on a schedule to ensure they are in efficient working order and good repair. Maintenance work must be carried out by competent people who are specialised in this field. In addition to being tested and maintained, it must be logged whenever the equipment is tested/maintained. |
Non-Compliant- No evidence or log testing and/or maintenance Test,create maintenance schedule and create log of any testing/maintenance in accordance with BS 5306. |
Within 1 month of the date of assessment. |
EICR It is a legal requirement for this property type to have an EICR carried out by a competent engineer at least every five years. | Non-Compliant- No evidence/confirmation that an EICR has been carried out within the last 5 years. All fixed electrical installations must be inspected in line with The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. |
To be carried out immediately |
Completing the suggested fire risk assessment remedial work is important as a way to reduce the risk of fires either breaking out and causing harm to occupants/visitors. Additionally, failure to carry out mandatory improvement measures may invalidate your insurance.
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