Legal Requirements
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Since the introduction of the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (As Amended 1999) it has been a legal requirement for any business with 5 or more employees to carry out a written Fire Safety Risk Assessment and have an Emergency Plan.
In addition there are other Regulations specific to buildings where the general public may be at risk. For example:- hotels, places used for public entertainment, licensed premises & restaurants.
Whether or not a Fire Alarm System is installed in your premises it is a legal requirement that a Risk Assessment is undertaken.
When you have assessed Fire Safety and carried out a Risk Assessment in your building you may wish to implement additional precautionary measures and either install (or upgrade an existing) a Fire Alarm System.
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