Question 1

Fire Risk

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Q: Just wondering if you hold examples of fire safety policies appropriate for a block of 30 flats? FPRA Chairman Bob Smytherman replies: The legislation that we as RMC Directors must comply with, is the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005. In practice this involves having an up to date risk assessment for the 'common parts' of your block. As every block is different we don't hold examples of members risk assessments, what do have on our members’ website is comprehensive guidance prepared a few years ago by stakeholders including the FPRA with an interest in fire safety in blocks of flats. The guide is very comprehensive and runs to more 190 pages but covers all the elements you need to consider when producing your own risk assessment in addition your local fire service who have responsibility for compliance with Act are usually very happy to assist you carry out your responsibilities. [submitted March 2016]

Question 2

Fire Risk

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Q: Just wondering if you hold examples of fire safety policies appropriate for a block of 30 flats? FPRA Chairman Bob Smytherman replies: The legislation that we as RMC Directors must comply with, is the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005. In practice this involves having an up to date risk assessment for the 'common parts' of your block. As every block is different we don't hold examples of members risk assessments, what do have on our members’ website is comprehensive guidance prepared a few years ago by stakeholders including the FPRA with an interest in fire safety in blocks of flats. The guide is very comprehensive and runs to more 190 pages but covers all the elements you need to consider when producing your own risk assessment in addition your local fire service who have responsibility for compliance with Act are usually very happy to assist you carry out your responsibilities. [submitted March 2016]

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