NHS Fire Risk Assessment
We were recently contacted by NHS England with a last minute request for help. One of the new COVID-19 vaccinations centres being set up had its fire risk assessment rejected by the CQC and they needed urgent help.
We managed to juggle work around, attended the site 0800 the next morning, carried out the assessment and sent it back
What we discovered this week
We look after multiple schools some of which have boarding students. One example of unsafe decoration Richard found this week was a paper flower hung from a light. We see this offers along with; flags hung from ceilings & fairly light hung above doors. We work with students & teachers to have safe decorations and not those with could ignite or fuel a fire.
2 years on
Two years on that 72 people were killed… This is a reminder that legislation NEEDS TO CHANGE! It needs to be tougher, more specific and NOT optional! #DemandChange
Westminster briefing
We are waiting for new developments to take place and look forward to the changes
6 Years & Growing
We keep growing so stay tuned for some exciting news and developments
Come along & see what we do
We have been asked on many occasions “What does a fire risk assessment entail?” Here is a step-by-step process of what a fire risk assessments consists of. Richard or one of our other fire risk assessors will arrive to site and take a look at the building. This includes the material on the roof, outer building […]
Change is happening…
Approved Document B – “Building regulation in England covering fire safety matters within and around buildings.” Approved Document B – “Building regulation in England covering fire safety matters within and around buildings.” The latest change to legislation is as a result of Dame Hackitt’s review of current building regulation (post-Grenfell) in which the government have […]
“Do I really need a fire risk assessment?”
“Do I really need a fire risk assessment?” Possibly the most common question I’m asked. The simply answer is quite probably, yes.Every property (excluding a single occupancy domestic home) from an HMO to a block of flats, care home, nursery, school, community centre, warehouse, hotel the list goes on MUST by law, have a “regular” fire risk […]
Training day at The Natural History Museum
Heritage & historical buildings Yesterday our team attended a brilliant training session at The Natural History Museum for fire safety in historic & heritage buildings. We have a number of clients with grade 1 & 2 listed buildings and priceless collections. We have now started a relationship with the London Fire Brigade Heritage team to […]
G. F. Fire Solutions Ltd.
Our new look Welcome to our new website! Just as we turned 5 in May 2018 we knew it was time for a fresh, new look! Here you can see our latest posts, projects and thoughts within the industry. Our certification, testimonials & latest news at G. F. Fire Solutions. We would like to thank all […]