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Advice on Fire Risk Assessments for Large and
Complex Buildings
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While an insufficient fire safety risk assessment
is dangerous for any premises, the consequences
can be much worse for larger and more complex
premises such as very large flats and commercial
offices. Naturally, these spaces should be
assessed by someone who has adequate knowledge
and experience when it comes to reviewing all
potential fire related risks and recording
accurately their findings in a report that can
eventually inform a fire protection and
management strategy.
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What Is a Complex Building?
Additionally, the structure and fabric of the
building must also be examined. Fire spreads at
different rates depending on the material that
is used within a building. Although buildings
should be designed with this in mind and with a
reasonable degree of fire resistance in the first
place, those performing a fire risk assessment
for flats or offices must understand the unique
dangers and hazards that exist for the
properties they are responsible for.
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Competency Criteria for Fire Risk Assessors of
Complex Buildings
A fire risk assessor tasked with evaluating a
complex building and producing a report should
meet the following criteria. Ability to determine
how fires can start and the how the spread of
fire and products of combustion can impact
various components of the building. Ability to
identify weaknesses in building that could change
the way a fire spreads An awareness of how
construction materials behave in a fire An
awareness of how different structural designs of
buildings behave in a fire.
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Looking for a Fire Risk Assessor?
At UK-Fire Risk Assessments, we have a wealth of
knowledge in our ranks when it comes to handling
building fire risk assessments for both complex
commercial spaces and residential buildings that
house hundreds, if not thousands, of
people. From our experience, we know that each
building should be approached differently based
on its unique characteristics. However, we also
know that the result of our inspections should
always be the same a comprehensive and
accurate fire safety report that can be used to
protect peoples lives as well as prevent damage
to property. If youre looking for an assessor to
help with a fire risk assessment for flats or
offices in London, dont hesitate to get in touch.
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contact us
The Stable office, Young Oak Water Lane Oxton
Notts Tel [phone] https//www.uk-fireriska
ssessments.co.uk/