Useful Resources

• Copies of current fire regulations can be obtained here.
• Guidance Document 4, for Residential Care premises can be accessed by clicking here.

From 1st October 2006 fire regulation for England and Wales changed substantially. All previous legislation has been revoked and replaced with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Under the new legislation, each business is required to appoint a competent person to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment, produce a policy, develop procedures, provide staff training, carry out fire drills and maintain detailed records.

Many fire "consultancies" are offering indifferent advice to Care home managers on the impact of the Regulatory changes and offering to conduct risk assessments.

Holdfire is pleased to recommend FireClipse Associates as being a highly professional organisation with fully qualified consultants. Click here to be linked to their website.