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Unit 9 - Fire Risk Assessment - Responsibilities & Procedures

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, known as the Fire Safety Order (FSO), requires owners/managers/employers of non domestic premises to be responsible for the fire safety. These people are deemed the Responsible Person (RP) and the law requires them to carryout and record an annual fire risk assessment where five or more persons are employed.

Risk assessments can be aided by a qualified risk assessor but must involve the Responsible Person on site. This training course explains the risk assessment principles describing in detail the five basic steps involved and how to compensate for the risks using fire detection and alarm equipment. Fire Alarm Engineers (CPs) attending this course would be able to explain to their customers how to undertake risk assessments, and to explain the requirements placed on the RP at the premises.

Course prices £150 per delegate (FIA Members); £225 per delegate (Non Members). Prices are subject to VAT at the current rate.

The course covers:

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  • The relevant parts of the Fire Safety Order legislation
  • The Five steps in the fire risk assessment
  • Due diligence for the owner of the premises
  • Documentation needed if the fire authorities call to inspect the premises
  • Categories of protection as described in BS5839-1
  • How to choose the Category to suit the fire risk identified in the fire risk assessment
  • An example template to follow for risk assessment
     
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    Delegates attending this course will supplied with checklists which will help them evaluate the acceptability of existing fire alarm and detection systems plus emergency lighting systems.

    During the course delegates will sit short tests and those attaining an average 75% pass mark will be awarded an FIA nationally recognised certificate.