Passive Fire/Compartmentation Surveys
Fire compartmentation is a system of fire-resistant walls and floors that divides a building into smaller sections or compartments. The goal of fire compartmentation is to slow down and contain the spread of fire and smoke. This is achieved through the implementation and proper maintenance of fire resisting floors and walls. Fire compartmentation is a form of passive fire protection, meaning the function works without the need for people and machines, unlike fire alarms or a fire extinguisher.
A passive fire survey aims to identify any breaches within these compartments to enable remediation works to be completed. Once your building has been evidenced as being fully fire stopped, any works there after will then just need to be managed to ensure any penetrations are fire stopped accordingly.
Fire Risk Assessment:
What the Law Requires in the UK
If you’re responsible for a business or building in the UK, you must legally carry out a fire risk assessment. This is a key part of complying with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Who Needs to Do It?
The “responsible person” must ensure a fire risk assessment is done and kept up to date. This could be:
- An employer
- A building owner or landlord
- A facilities manager or anyone else in control of the premises
If more than one person shares responsibility, you must work together.
What Should the Assessment Include?
A fire risk assessment should:
- Identify fire hazards
- Highlight people at risk
- Reduce or remove those risks
- Record the findings (if you have 5+ employees)
- Include an emergency plan
- Be reviewed regularly or after significant changes
Which Buildings Are Covered?
The law applies to:
- Offices and shops
- Pubs, clubs, and restaurants
- Warehouses and factories
- Communal areas in flats or HMOs
- Public premises like schools and hospitals
What Happens If You Don’t Comply?
Failing to complete a fire risk assessment can lead to:
- Fines
- Enforcement notices
- Prosecution or imprisonment in serious cases
Stay Compliant, Stay Safe!
Not only is a fire risk assessment a legal duty — it’s essential for protecting lives and property. Make sure yours is current and carried out by someone competent. Here at FireDoorChecks.com we have accredited Fire Risk Assessors who can not only complete the assessment and provide a report, they can also give valuable advise on how to fill any non compliance holes to ensure you adhere to the latest ever changing legislation.
The Management of Health & Safety & Compliance audits.
An HSG65 health and safety audit refers to an audit based on the HSG65 framework, which comes from the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publication titled:
“HSG65: Managing for Health and Safety”
This guidance provides a structured approach for managing health and safety effectively in organizations. It’s widely respected and used across industries in the UK and beyond.
HSG65 promotes a Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle to manage health and safety. This model helps organizations continuously improve their safety performance.
What's involved in an HSG65 Audit?
An HSG65 audit evaluates how well an organization is applying the PDCA model to manage health and safety. It looks at:
Plan
Do you have a clear health and safety policy?
Are risks assessed and properly managed?
Are responsibilities clearly defined?
Do
Are people properly trained?
Are control measures implemented?
Are procedures followed?
Check
Are you monitoring performance (inspections, near-miss reporting)?
Are incidents investigated?
Act
Are lessons learned and shared?
Is there a review and improvement process?
What Does the Audit Deliver?
A report on your current health and safety performance
Identification of non-compliance or gaps
Recommendations for improvement
An action plan to help you meet legal obligations and best practices
Benefits of an HSG65 Audit
Helps ensure legal compliance (e.g., under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974)
Identifies areas of risk
Supports continuous improvement
Demonstrates commitment to health and safety
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