The frequency of a fire risk assessment is generally related to the risk. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, you must ensure the assessment is reviewed on a regular basis and the general rule is that these should be done annually. This is always the case for high rise blocks of flats and the fire brigade would not expect anything less.
I would always advise that all residential properties have their fire risk assessments reviewed annually. This is because each of these buildings is a sleeping risk and therefore, requires the highest standard of compliance.
Where you have lower risk blocks of flats of say 2 floors or less and say less than 3 flats, then it can be agreed to carry our a fire risk assessment every 2 years and in extreme cases, every 3 years. Some managing agents review their fire risk assessments in house every other year and use a qualified company every two years.
We can work with you and offer a range of options for carrying out fire risk assessments on a risk based and client friendly basis.
For all fire risk assessment enquiries, please visit:
https://www.whalefire.co.uk/fire-risk-assessments.aspx
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