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Our fire safety management cover can be planned over one, two or three years. The price you pay is based on a simple formula which takes into account the following:
1. Approximate size of your building in metres square
2. Number of floors including any basements
3. Number of buildings
4. Number of staff
5. Occupancy type i.e. residential care, hotel, office etc.
6. Approximate age of your building
Once this information is supplied by you we will give you a quotation on our monthly subscription service models of:
• Gold Premium service cover
• Silver Premium service cover
• Bronze Premium service cover
As can be seen from the the monthly subscriptions below these include a number of consultancy hours, to deal with either general enquiries and professional advice, or possible legal cases involving the fire service, building control requirements, or plan examinations for new builds, or major alterations to existing buildings, where a fire safety provision is required.
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Basic management fire safety plan:
● Includes full evaluation of current provisions and assessment of cost in proportion to risk.
● Fire risk assessment inspection and report.
● Advice and follow up meeting over reports findings and how to manage these findings.
● 2 hours per month fire safety consultancy advice.
● Emergency fire evacuation plan preparation and advice.
Standard management fire safety plan:
All of the the bronze ‘basic’ plan plus:
● Production of fire strategy document, detailed report on fire compartmentation requirements to meet the building fire strategy.
● Full fire door survey and report.
● Basic fire safety training for staff 1-2 hours (Annually one course max 10 staff).
● Practical fire evacuation drill and report.
Premium management fire safety plan:
All of the bronze ‘basic’ and silver ‘standard’ plus:
● Full maintenance for fire alarm system, emergency lighting system, portable extinguishers, all in accordance with the current British Standards BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 5306.
● 8 hours per month consultancy, representation in any legal claim either defending or prosecuting (extra charge for court cases to be applied).
● Representation at any meetings with the fire and rescue service max 2 hours – expenses extra charge.
● Expert witness facility (extra charge for this service) expenses extra charge.
● Plans examination for building control and fire service approval for new builds and major alterations (8 hours per month allowed).
● Fire warden training one session twice yearly 3-4 hours (max 15 per course).
● Annual review of all provisions and progress report on fire risk assessment action plan findings.
● Audit of previous FR assessment.
1. Provide us with your current annual fire safety costs and if we are instructed to take over these provisions, we not only guarantee to save you on your annual spend within the first 12 months, but if you are not entirely satisfied with our services you can cancel your agreement at the end of the first six month period with no further cost.
2. We will work closely with you to help a smooth transition of these services. If you are in an agreement with a current service provider we can even help stage this transition.
Below you will find answers to commonly asked questions.
No, the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005 doesn’t give a time frame but explains that if the building layout or the working practices change then the assessment must be reviewed. If in doubt review the assessment or take professional advice if you are unsure.
The majority of buildings in the UK require a fire risk assessment. If people are employed to work there, or members of them public visits, then a fire risk assessment must be carried out. If 5 or more are employed then the assessment must be documented.
Yes, provided they are competent as defined in the RRO, which states ‘competency is gained through training knowledge and experience’. If in doubt consult an expert fire risk assessor.
The fire and rescue service are the policing authority when it comes to fire safety in the UK.
No, you must also act on the ‘significant findings’ within the report. There should be an action plan laid down for you to follow in risk rating priority order i.e. highest risks to be address first.
The majority of buildings in the UK do require fire doors, but there are rules to follow and using someone with experience knowledge and training can save you a lot of money and time, especially if your building is single storey as there may not be a requirement for fire doors if travel distances can be met.
The Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005.
There are guides issued by the HM Government across a range of sector types, but if in doubt seek professional advice.
Be smart, be safe and contact us today for free impartial advice from the experts.
Our experts have many years of experience in the industry and have FDIS and GIFireE qualifications.
Email: sales@activefiresafety.com
Phone: 01332 480 247
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