We have different fire safety laws here but the requirements are much the same as the RRFSO.  Like the rest of the UK, the duty to carry out a FRA is assisted by PAS 79 which requires due consideration of arson prevention. Simple, straightforward measures like adequate security, minimising combustible material in and around external parts of the building, ensuring appropriate bin management, etc need to be evaluated and the risk reduced to at least a tolerable level (“tolerable” is defined in the specification).

As an aside, it is good that the risk of fire has become such an important topic in the electrical installation sector. It was always a matter of concern but it didn’t enjoy the focus that currently applies. I do think that there is still enormous room for expanding awareness through the standard qualifications electricians are subject to. For example, the 2391 online exam rarely pitches questions on the subject, preferring instead to stick with disconnection times and max Zs etc. I don’t believe I have seen a full question on the 2396 written exam or the attendant project that embraces the subject as deserved.

We have different fire safety laws here but the requirements are much the same as the RRFSO.  Like the rest of the UK, the duty to carry out a FRA is assisted by PAS 79 which requires due consideration of arson prevention. Simple, straightforward measures like adequate security, minimising combustible material in and around external parts of the building, ensuring appropriate bin management, etc need to be evaluated and the risk reduced to at least a tolerable level (“tolerable” is defined in the specification).

As an aside, it is good that the risk of fire has become such an important topic in the electrical installation sector. It was always a matter of concern but it didn’t enjoy the focus that currently applies. I do think that there is still enormous room for expanding awareness through the standard qualifications electricians are subject to. For example, the 2391 online exam rarely pitches questions on the subject, preferring instead to stick with disconnection times and max Zs etc. I don’t believe I have seen a full question on the 2396 written exam or the attendant project that embraces the subject as deserved.