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This is mentioned frequently during discussions re fire risk assessment.
I do not have a copy, and I have not seen a copy - should I have one? Is PAS79 a legal requirement? How do prospective clients get to know about it?
I believe I have a good understanding and working knowledge of the FSRRO through my reading the guidance documents and referring to the guides during assessments. Would I benefit from spending the £99.00 or so on PAS79?
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I don't think you need to buy this Chris provided you are confident your current approach complies with the requirements of the FSO. Have a look here http://www.cstodd.co.uk/cstodd/pas.htm for a simple explanation of the methodology it uses. If you're happy that your own approach is as thorough then carry on doing what you're doing.
Now BS9999 as opposed to ADB - that's a whole different ball game!
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I completed my first FRA not long ago and although I have been in H&S for a while, I believe that following the guidance in PAS79 I manage to produce a very good FRA. I think it is an excellent document. However, as Heather says you might not find much new to you in it Chris.
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Heather Collins wrote:I don't think you need to buy this Chris provided you are confident your current approach complies with the requirements of the FSO. Have a look here http://www.cstodd.co.uk/cstodd/pas.htm for a simple explanation of the methodology it uses. If you're happy that your own approach is as thorough then carry on doing what you're doing.
Now BS9999 as opposed to ADB - that's a whole different ball game!
Thanks Heather I've had a look at the link, I note sleeping accommodation is not listed, is there a reason for this omission?
Having looked at the info I still think I am OK, problem is you never know what you don't know?
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Chris - I don't know, I don't use PAS79 and this was just a link I Googled that explained the methodology.
I'm sure it is an excellent document but I believe you can do a perfectly good fire risk assessment following other guidance as well. Might you be able to look at a copy through a library or something Chris and see if you think it adds anything for you personally?
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No it is not a legal requirement - it is simply a guidance methology used by that company. The government guidance documents on the community website are in my opinion just as good, plus use ADB. Also use tried and tested risk assessment techniques and you are there, and you saved £99.00 - simples
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Heather Collins wrote:Chris - I don't know, I don't use PAS79 and this was just a link I Googled that explained the methodology.
I'm sure it is an excellent document but I believe you can do a perfectly good fire risk assessment following other guidance as well. Might you be able to look at a copy through a library or something Chris and see if you think it adds anything for you personally?
Heather you are full of good ideas. I don't use the local library as reading sends me to sleep, however I'll give them a ring and see if they can get me a copy. Thanks.
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Chris, a surer bet would be to ask at the Library of your local College or University. Many of the major Institutions maintain a full set.
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