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Fire Risk Assessment.

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Good morning all,


 What qualifications does a fire risk assessor have to have to be competent, and to be able to comply legally with his designs for fire alarm systems etc?


My customer is getting in a bloke to carry out a fire risk assessment prior to installing smoke/heat/CO alarms in a rental holiday cottage.


Can just any old unqualified body claim to be a fire risk assessor, like estate agents that need no formal qualifications?


Thanks,


Z.
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    I think it is this kind of situation that motivates Dave Z on his EICR approach  and JP on his Gold Card approach.

    Both of them see wrongs, great wrongs that they want put right.

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    A lonnnnnnnnng video of interest.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-XfVtG0dYs


    Z.
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    Your customer has to get a full assessment of every possible risk, not just the fire risk assessment.


    So the folder of reports will be quite thick with your EICR with all the other reports and certification. However at the end of the process of the landlords are going to have to assure themselves that nothing has been missed, even if they have a letting agent they should be checking the letting agent has fulfilled all the obligations.
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    Sparkingchip:

    Your customer has to get a full assessment of every possible risk, not just the fire risk assessment.


    So the folder of reports will be quite thick with your EICR with all the other reports and certification. However at the end of the process of the landlords are going to have to assure themselves that nothing has been missed, even if they have a letting agent they should be checking the letting agent has fulfilled all the obligations.


    Even down to having thumb screw exit knobs on final doors, so no key is needed to escape in case of emergency. The landlord is getting in an "expert". I hope that I can meet him to listen to his words of wisdom.


    Z.


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    How can I access B.S. 5839 without having to take out a second mortgage?


    Z.
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    I bought the excellent guides, but I’m not sure how up to date the guides currently available are without checking.
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    I don't understand what you are all faffing about at. All I do is get the customer to request a visit by the local Fire Officer for his input, he'll tell you what you need and where, and it's free! No dodgy risk assessments, do as the F/O says and there's no come-back.
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    whjohnson:

    I don't understand what you are all faffing about at. All I do is get the customer to request a visit by the local Fire Officer for his input, he'll tell you what you need and where, and it's free! No dodgy risk assessments, do as the F/O says and there's no come-back.




    Really? Times have changed.



    Can we do your Fire Risk Assessment for you?



    Unfortunately not. If you don’t have the expertise – or time – to do the fire risk assessment yourself, appoint a specialist to do it for you. 

    https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-workplace/fire-risk-assessments-your-responsibilities/


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    I can only go by my own experience -  Airbnb - get customer to ask CFO to visit and provide advice. Property walk-thru conducted, no need for intumescent strips on doors, nor automatic door closers,no fire extinquishers, but extra smoke alarms requred here, here and here, duly complied with and job done.

    Your mileage may vary but I have found them to be very friendly and free with their advice.
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    whjohnson:

    I can only go by my own experience -  Airbnb - get customer to ask CFO to visit and provide advice. Property walk-thru conducted, no need for intumescent strips on doors, nor automatic door closers,no fire extinquishers, but extra smoke alarms requred here, here and here, duly complied with and job done.

    Your mileage may vary but I have found them to be very friendly and free with their advice.


    No fire extinguishers? Really. Not even a fire blanket in the kitchen. Most letting agents require fire extinguishers and fire blankets installed before they will act for landlord and recommend their properties.


    Z.


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