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Posted By Hannah
Hi
(I logged in to ask advice from the wealth of experience here - im not copying the other thread here asking for interview advice!! lol)
I have only a few days (where i cannot ask advice from my NEBOSH tutor, nor raid my workplace fire safety files!!) to prepare a 10 minute presentation for a job as a Fire Safety Auditor. The question is
" How would you identify those non-domestic premises within Nottinghamshire that would require an audit from the Fire Authority"
Now I am applying for this as a first time H&S/Fire safety job so its inevitable that i will need some advice, but i dont have the benefit of that til tuesday and im at a loss right now. i have gleaned what i can from my NEBOSH info, but i am a little confused as to how exactly the Fire Authority are involved in Audits. For example a theatre does not need a fire certificate, but does this mean the local fire authority are not involved in a fire audit? i think not, but i havent got any info on this and cannot find any good websites.
I would be so so grateful of any information anyone can suggest, or any websites that can give me the info i need. i think if i can identify exactly how the fire authority works then i can try to understand how to categorise the info for the presentation!
Looking forward to any replies
Thx
Hannah
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Posted By DebiJ
Hi Hannah, tis me the other interviewee! I've seen that job advertised too, you go girl! If I was in your shoes I'd phone the local Fire Department! They're happy to help out. Just ask them the question that you need answering. Hope your interview isn't Tuesday as that kind of advisory Fire Officer may be off, tho I'm not sure. Good luck, keep us posted!
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Posted By Charlie Gunter From 1st October mo premises will require a fire certificate. Instead, employers will need to comply with the new requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, guides to which are available at www.firesafetyguides.communities.gov.ukJust as with health and safety legislation, employers will have a duty to comply from day 1. Enforcement will, in most cases, fall to the local Fire Authority (fire brigades). There should be little difficulty for employers who are already complying with the current legislation. Charlie
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Posted By Ashley Wood
Hi, The RR(FS)O states that any company employing more than 5 persons must carry out a fire risk assessment of there premises and record any significant findings. It also states that the report of the findings must be available for inspection by the enforcing authorities if so requested. The 5 persons thing could either be 5 + persons in one building or 5 persons over 5 different buildings i.e a chain of shops. Being realistic about it, it is very unlikely that there will be sufficient resource available for the enforcing authorities to visit all premises. They are more likely to focus in on the high life risk premises i. e hotels, gust house, care homes, hospitals, cinemas, theatres, night clubs, casinos, etc., etc.
Hope this helps.
Ashley
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Posted By Derek Housley Hi Hannah, Please see the Department of Communities & Local Government website ( formerly ODPM) http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1124271Basically a County wide fire vrisk assessment is carried out to identify the high risk premises, and where the inspection resources should be put. Good luck Derek
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Posted By Scott d
Hi Hannah,
If you follow the link to the fire safety guides which has been sent earlier, then all the info will be in there for you.
I will be very busy over the next couple of days, but if you are still struggling at the weekend, e-mail direct and I will help.
Good Luck,
Scott
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Posted By Adrian Watson
Ashley,
The exact wording is:
9-(6) As soon as practicable after the assessment is made or reviewed, the responsible person must record the information prescribed by paragraph (7) where—
(a) he employs five or more employees;
(b) a licence under an enactment is in force in relation to the premises; or
(c) an alterations notice requiring this is in force in relation to the premises.
It states where, implying location, not time when! So I would interpret it where there are 5 or more persons at each location.
Regards Adrian Watson
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Posted By Ashley Wood Go to www.firenet.co.uk & look at the forum site. The topic of the 5 persons etc is being debated.
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