• Fire Risk Assessments

    • Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)

      A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) is a thorough analysis of the structure of the premises and the use / activities carried out within the premises.

      The existing Fire Safety measures are evaluated and kept under review to establish if they are adequate or if additional measures are needed.

      The document that will be supplied by SFS for your records will encompass all fire related aspects which are required from the owner, tenant, or responsible person in order to achieve compliance with The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
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      THIS IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT

  • HMO Fire Safety

    • House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Fire Safety

      Landlords of houses or flats, occupied by 3 or more unrelated tenants must provide adequate fire precautions and escape routes.

      These systems must be annually maintained irrespective of local council inspection. SFS can undertake all works to ensure that your property is fully compliant under any licensing and civic government acts.

      THIS IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT

  • Fire Safety Training

    • Fire Safety Training (including Fire Extinguisher Training)

      SFS provides a comprehensive and complete range of Fire Safety training solutions for organisations both large and small, from the inexperienced worker through to experienced staff members.

      We have invested in the latest technology in order to provide either Basic Fire Awareness Training or Fire Warden Training.

      This training can be organised on site for your convenience.

      For more information please call 0141 569 5210.

  • Safety Equipment Audits

    • Fire Safety Equipment Audits (Dry Riser / Fire Alarm Systems)

      In the event of a fire breaking out, SFS can assist you to take steps to contain a small fire (and smoke) and stop it spreading and becoming a major disaster. SFS can audit dry riser fire fighting systems in accordance with the British Standard BS5306 Part 0. Additionally, SFS can design, supply, install, commission and maintain any type of fire alarm system in accordance with BS5839:1-2002.

      SFS can also provide sales and servicing for all types of fire extinguishers in accordance with BS5306 Part 3 2009 and BS5306 Part 8 2000.

  • Fire Strategy Design

    • Fire Strategy Design and Disabled Evacuation Procedures

      No Fire Safety strategy is complete without the final part of the plan - escaping fire safely.

      SFS offer a range of products and services to ensure a swift and safe evacuation from your premises in the event of an emergency.

      The complete Fire Evacuation package is designed to test staff procedures in an emergency.

      To learn more or to request a free quotation, please call us at:
      0141-569-5210

Legislation

Your Responsibilities

Under UK Fire Safety Law, employers must carry out a fire risk assessment that seeks to either remove or reduce the risk of fire. If five or more people are employed, the significant findings of the assessment must be documented.

The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 were made under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and came in to force on the 1st October 2006, repealing all previous Fire Safety legislation, and placing a requirement on Scottish businesses to do a Fire Risk Assessment that looks at reducing and removing the risk of fire.

In general, the legislation seeks to ensure the safety, in the event of fire, of persons (whether they are employees, residents, visitors or others) by setting out the rights and responsibilities of persons in respect of Fire Safety. Basically anyone who has control to any extent of the premises will have some responsibilities for ensuring that those occupying the premises are safe from harm caused by fire.

Duties imposed by the legislation fall into seven general categories:

  • Carrying out a Fire Safety Risk Assessment of the premises;
  • Identifying the Fire Safety measures necessary as a result of the Fire Safety risk assessment outcome;
  • Implementing these Fire Safety measures using risk reduction principles;
  • Putting in place Fire Safety arrangements for the ongoing control and review of the Fire Safety measures;
  • Complying additionally with the specific requirements of the Fire Safety regulations;
  • Keeping the Fire Safety Risk Assessment and outcome under review; and
  • Record keeping.

A management commitment to Fire Safety is essential to assist with achieving suitable Fire Safety standards in premises and to maintain a business culture of Fire Safety.

The Scottish Executive has launched a website to help Scottish businesses understand the new fire law. The new website takes employers through the basics of the new duties and their responsibilities under the new Fire Safety legislation.

Visit www.infoscotland.com/firelaw for more information.

Scotland Fire Safety (SFS) is able to provide a comprehensive, cost effective Fire Safety Risk Assessment. Our staff are fully conversant with Fire Risks and are aware of systems and solutions which are not only fully compliant but are also the most cost effective. The methodology used has evolved through experience and fully complies with the new legislation.