Posted By David Winfield I have started to complete a Fire risk assessment for a friend of mine,but require some advice before i go any further. The company have been trading for over twenty years as a wholesaler without any incidents,but they store quite a lot of aerosol cans. The premises have no fire warning system in place,but above the premises are two occupied flats,this is my main concern especially at night. The company have rented the premises for twenty years. What i really need information on, is it the responsibility of the landlord to ensure a fire alarm system is in place for both the premises and also the flat. Or what other fire warning system could be used as we have a budget implication here. Any help and advice would be gratfully received. D Winfield

Posted By David Scott Although you state a lot of aerosols are stored, you do not say how many. You could be subjected to the Fire Precautions (Special Premises) Regs 1976. The occupier of the warehouse has an obligation to carryout risk assessment and ensure that at least there is a means of raising the alarm throughout the whole property. Liaison is also a pre-requesite where there are more than one occupier. As already suggested, a polite request from your friendly Fire Prevention Officer of the Local Area Fire Brigade will assist at no cost! Worth the telephone call!!!