Regulatory Reform Order
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) is the responsibility of the Responsible Person within an organisation, who is also responsible for all fire safety. Previously, no previous experience, knowledge or interest in the topic of fire safety in the workplace was statutory as the fire brigades came in and did regular checks and issued certificates. This is now not the case and the Responsible Person cannot blame a lack of knowledge on the system.
Means of Escape’s ‘Guide on the Reform Order’ takes the five main disciplines of good fire safety management and helps determine the role signs can play to get the fire safety message across to everyone within the organisation.
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/814/evac-chair-communication/ - 20 Dec, 2011
BRE Global discusses issues surrounding the Responsible Person.
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/805/david-sugden-chairman-of-the-passive-fire-protection-federation-says-risk-assessments-should-always-start-with-the-structure-/ - 29 Nov, 2011
Alan Cox Discusses Planning for Hotel Fire Safety, Sponsored by FireCad
...Guidance from Europe
The Council of European Communities made a recommen...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/799/alan-cox-discusses-planning-for-hotel-fire-safety-sponsored-by-firecad/ - 29 Nov, 2011
The Fire Industry Association aiding fire safety best practice in commercial premises
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/783/the-fire-industry-association-aiding-fire-safety-best-practice-in-commercial-premises/ - 30 Sep, 2011
Fight a Fire or Not? Solutions Fire Safety discusses the different views organisations have.
...I often visit group forums (such as Means of Escape Forum) to check out the recent discussions. As an organisation which is here to help and guide our customers, it is always helpful to see other people’s views out...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/776/fight-a-fire-or-not-solutions-fire-safety-discusses-the-different-views-organisations-have-/ - 30 Sep, 2011
BAFE – an important part of your risk management.
...BAFE is the independent, third party registration body for the fire protection industry and as a not for profit company, works to ensure that their schemes for companies who provide fire alarms, portable extinguishe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/772/bafe-–-an-important-part-of-your-risk-management-/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Draka writes exclusively for the Means of Escape on cable safety matters.
...Specifiers and installers have never had such an extensive choice of fire rated cables. However, the welter of legislation that has come on stream in recent years, the trend towards more buildings being designed wit...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/763/draka-writes-exclusively-for-the-means-of-escape-on-cable-safety-matters-/ - 31 Aug, 2011
BRE Global discusses Means of Escape for Disabled Persons
...Current Legislation
The introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) places a duty on building owners and operators to make reasonable adjustments to facilitate access for dis...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/762/bre-global-discusses-means-of-escape-for-disabled-persons/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Don't Risk Your Business Reputation
...IFEDA, The Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association, continues to champion for 3rd party accreditation for this important aspect of fire safety. Clear precise guidelines allowing fire risk assessors...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/759/dont-risk-your-business-reputation/ - 29 Jul, 2011
The Fire Safety Log Book By Solutions Fire Safety
...The principle purpose of the Fire Safety Log Book is to enable employers to keep adequate records of a wide range of fire safety related actions into one succinct document. It is an essential tool to help an organis...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/750/the-fire-safety-log-book-by-solutions-fire-safety/ - 29 Jul, 2011
Do You Understand Fire Safety Legislation?
...Out with the fire certificates and in with a new risk assessment-based fire safety regime.
With a number of six figure fines already having been issued, business owners and managers now probably know that this is...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/740/do-you-understand-fire-safety-legislation/ - 30 Jun, 2011
BRE Global Discuss Evacuation Modelling and Human Behaviour in Fire
...The development of numerical models to predict evacuation started in the 1980’s and was well established by the 90’s. Early models concentrated on physical aspects such as speed of movement and flow rates through va...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/737/bre-global-discuss-evacuation-modelling-and-human-behaviour-in-fire/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Clive Raybould From FSTC discusses the Fire safety Order and how to comply
...A recent government review found that although there were some teething problems, in general the legislation was bedding in well. However, it has also been estimated that approximately 60% of workplaces (especially...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/736/clive-raybould-from-fstc-discusses-the-fire-safety-order-and-how-to-comply/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Do you understand your fire safety training requirements?
...As a compulsory requirement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), staff training is often considered a burden on an organisation and can therefore be a weakness within the workforce. More often th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/727/do-you-understand-your-fire-safety-training-requirements/ - 31 May, 2011
Fire Industry Association to Help Provide a Safe Environment for Businesses
...FIA Fire Safety Seminar
Thursday 9th June 2011
,
Holiday Inn Reading West
Supported by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
The half-day event,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/710/fire-industry-association-to-help-provide-a-safe-environment-for-businesses/ - 03 May, 2011
Ensuring Your Premises Is Safe From A Fire Requires Much More Than Fire Safety Arrangements
...The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) is now in its sixth year running as the prime legislation for fire safety. When this legislation first changed, it shifted the responsibility from your local fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/683/ensuring-your-premises-is-safe-from-a-fire-requires-much-more-than-fire-safety-arrangements/ - 31 Mar, 2011
FIA Announces New Code of Practice for Commissioning and Maintenance of Fire Blankets
...The Code of Practice gives guidance on the regular inspection and maintenance of a fire blanket. The CoP is aimed at both commercial and domestic buildings, detailing the recommended life of a fire blanket and expla...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/682/fia-announces-new-code-of-practice-for-commissioning-and-maintenance-of-fire-blankets/ - 31 Mar, 2011
...Signage is part of our everyday lives; they are everywhere and whether we notice these or not we should mechanically understand what they mean. All signs are there to provide us with the information we need. When we...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/675/safety-signs-and-signals/ - 28 Feb, 2011
Training For The Nominated Fire Warden
...General training might be as simple as showing new staff the fire exits and giving basic training on what to do in the event of a fire but nominated individuals with specific responsibilities regarding fire safety m...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/660/training-for-the-nominated-fire-warden/ - 31 Jan, 2011
Forewarned And Forearmed - Technical Knowledge For Best Practice
...more about the Regulatory Reform Order and ISO 7010?
Are risk assessments giving your customers a headache?
If the answer is yes to any of the above, then why not come along to one of our FREE training cour...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/652/forewarned-and-forearmed-technical-knowledge-for-best-practice/ - 21 Dec, 2010
Automist, The Award-winning Low Cost Active Fire Protection Solution, Now Available
...Automist was inspired by insight work at the Royal College of Art with London’s Fire and Rescue Services, which highlighted the lack of appropriate fire suppression products for residential use and that few existing...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/640/automist-the-award-winning-low-cost-active-fire-protection-solution-now-available/ - 30 Nov, 2010
Campus Wireless Fire Protection
...Ken Bullock, Business Development Director at EMS Group, one of the UK’s leading fire detection technology companies, looks at how wireless fire systems are today at the cutting edge of fire safety...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/626/campus-wireless-fire-protection/ - 29 Sep, 2010
Service Contract Boom For Airvent
...As building owners, facilities managers and other responsible personnel begin to realise the importance of their obligations under the RRO (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005), more and more are turning to A...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/623/service-contract-boom-for-airvent/ - 29 Sep, 2010
The Effects of Changing Approaches to Fire Safety Design
...The safety codes depend on assumptions and oversimplifications and the result is buildings that are often over-engineered in some areas and misunderstood in others.
Of course, changes have been occurring over the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/619/the-effects-of-changing-approaches-to-fire-safety-design/ - 28 Sep, 2010
Understanding Your Fire Safety Training Requirements
...The Legal Requirements: A Flexible Friend?
The RRO might arguably be vague in its assertion of what is required from the organisation in terms of fire safety training. Words such as ‘adequate’, ‘suitable’...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/614/understanding-your-fire-safety-training-requirements/ - 31 Aug, 2010
Fire Safety (Employees Capabilities) (England) Regulations 2010
...It reinforces what the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 indicates and supports the duty that staff must have 'sufficient training and experience or knowledge' (RRO). So, employers will now have to think ab...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/582/fire-safety-employees-capabilities-england-regulations-2010/ - 30 Apr, 2010
Apathy, Ignorance And Denial - ASFP President Spells It Out
...He blamed the lack of a national audit procedure and claimed that the biggest challenges faced by the industry were apathy, ignorance and denial. "We all recall the scene of the tragic fire at Lakanal House that unf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/548/apathy-ignorance-and-denial-asfp-president-spells-it-out/ - 27 Jan, 2010
...The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came into affect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 separate pieces of fire safety legislation. The Order applies to virtually all buildings, places and structures (the ma...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/546/fire-safety-is-your-business/ - 27 Jan, 2010
FIA Response to BBC Tower Block Fire Safety Debate
...The FIA consider that, as a piece of investigative journalism, the BBC programme was reasonably well balanced. More specifically, the FIA applaud the measured position taken by the Chief Fire Officers Associat...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/544/fia-response-to-bbc-tower-block-fire-safety-debate/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Updated Code Brings Fire Door Best Practice Up To Date
...The new Code is the only comprehensive and authoritative source of information available in the UK to offer focussed, qualified advice for construction professionals on this vital subject. It offers information on r...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/543/updated-code-brings-fire-door-best-practice-up-to-date/ - 27 Jan, 2010
ITN Interviews PFPF About Fire Safety Concerns
...The Passive Fire Protection Federation was asked to comment following the two huge fires in London apartment blocks in the last six months. Both the fire in Lakanal House, Camberwell, where six people died, and the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/539/itn-interviews-pfpf-about-fire-safety-concerns/ - 22 Dec, 2009
£20,000 Fine For The 'Responsible Person'
...After the initial inspection on 17 April 2007, fire safety inspectors served an enforcement notice, highlighting the work that needed to be carried out. However, upon their return on 3 October 2007, it was discovere...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/528/20000-fine-for-the-responsible-person/ - 28 Nov, 2009
...The Association stresses that if you are involved in the provision of a fire protection package, at any level, you share liability for its usefulness and its operation when it is needed in a fire and that liability...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/514/fire-legal-liability-and-you/ - 24 Sep, 2009
Guilty To Serious Breaches Of Fire Safety
...Numerous fire safety breaches within The Barley Mow Public House on Duke Street, London, were highlighted by officers on the September 24th inspections in 2004. The third and fourth floors of the premises were found...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/511/guilty-to-serious-breaches-of-fire-safety/ - 24 Sep, 2009
Correct Installation Critical To Performance
...Passive fire protection systems, as intumescents, boards and sprays are known, are installed on or around the structural steel elements during the construction phase. Although they do not themselves fulfil any struc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/499/correct-installation-critical-to-performance/ - 06 Aug, 2009
Award Winning Senior Living Homes Use Evac+Chair
...Sunrise Senior Living UK's fire safety advisors, Quality Fire Safety Management Ltd, were responsible for specifying the Evac+Chairs. A spokesman for the company explained, "All our staff have a fire service backgro...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/467/award-winning-senior-living-homes-use-evac-chair/ - 06 May, 2009
...Means of Escape Guide to Accreditation & Certification and others are available here:- Fire Safety Guides
Sponsored by ABBE
With the RRFSO came the definition of the Responsible...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/454/a-certified-winner/ - 19 Mar, 2009
...fire safety, the Regulatory Reform Order 2005 clearly states that all occupant types need to be taken into consideration when addressing fire safety concerns as part of the formal risk assessment.Reasonable Adjustm...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/440/disability-discrimination-act/ - 09 Feb, 2009
First Landlord In London Imprisoned For Fire Safety Breaches
...under the regulatory reform order seriously. The London Fire Brigade works hard to bring irresponsible companies and individuals to court, which can as this case has shown result in a custodial sentence."
Sente...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/433/first-landlord-in-london-imprisoned-for-fire-safety-breaches/ - 22 Jan, 2009
...With health and safety and training budgets often the first to be hit UK businesses are at risk of breaking the law by not protecting their staff and premises.
Many are still unaware of the implementation of the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/432/beat-the-credit-crunch/ - 22 Jan, 2009
...Fire safety signs and way finding solutions form an integral part of the overall fire safety strategy of a building and are fundamental to the communication of good fire safety management information. Clearly visibl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/414/evactools-november/ - 18 Nov, 2008
...Article Guide available at www.means-of-escape.com/fire-resource-centre/guides/
Article & Guide produced by Means Of Escape in association with www.hazardousstorage4u.co.uk
In the wide ranging multi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/413/how-to-prevent-the-big-bang/ - 14 Nov, 2008
Free Fire Risk Assessment Forms
...yet under the Regulatory Reform Order, should a member of staff or organization suffer from an emergency scenario such as a fire, the results can be worse still - often resulting in prosecution and hefty fines....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/404/free-fire-risk-assessment-forms/ - 13 Nov, 2008
New Portable Extinguisher Is A Major Boost To Kitchen Safety
...Propelled by nitrogen, the extinguisher's special Tyco-developed agent is effective on all Class F fires that involve cooking oils and fats, including rapeseed, palm, vegetable, sunflower and olive oil. It is equall...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/402/new-portable-extinguisher-is-a-major-boost-to-kitchen-safety/ - 15 Oct, 2008
Portable Extinguishers - Getting To Grips With The Real Issues
...Recent changes in legislation have brought about a greater appreciation of the need for the implementation of effective 'first aid' firefighting measures - in particular, the use of portable extinguishers. Following...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/393/portable-extinguishers-getting-to-grips-with-the-real-issues/ - 24 Sep, 2008
Detectomat's RCP 6B - Wireless Detect Chosen By The Holiday Trade In The Southwest
...Small business owners, particularly those in the tourism industry, recognise the inconvenience of installing conventional fire alarm systems, which require time and labour to install and cause a lot of disruption an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/384/detectomats-rcp-6b-wireless-detect-chosen-by-the-holiday-trade-in-the-southwest/ - 10 Sep, 2008
Is It A Fire? Let's Wait And See
...Director of iHasco, Bradley Worsfold said "Their behaviour was typical of any group of people in this type of situation - they look round for someone to take the lead, and if no one does, they stay put. People were...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/382/is-it-a-fire-lets-wait-and-see/ - 29 Aug, 2008
Proactive Over Reactive Mentality In Business
...bombings.
The Regulatory Reform Order encourages preparation via the Fire Risk Assessment, identifying potential risks and taking action to remove or reduce these helps prepare an organisation.
Time and tim...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/381/proactive-over-reactive-mentality-in-business/ - 14 Aug, 2008
A Risk Reduced In Time Saves Fines
...1.Before the RRO
Prior to October 2006 Fire Safety in the UK was implemented on a 'Prescriptive basis'. What this meant was that there was a minimum requirement for a premises to have certain fire safety measures i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/353/a-risk-reduced-in-time-saves-fines/ - 13 Jun, 2008
Means Of Escape Audit & Sign Guides
...For many years, UK companies have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of ap...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/348/means-of-escape-audit-and-sign-guides/ - 29 May, 2008
Draka Publishes 2008 Edition of Cable & Table Handbook
...The handbook is illustrated throughout and covers cable design, materials and functions, quality standards and legislation, and fire performance testing. Nearly a third of the pages are devoted to general electrical...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/342/draka-publishes-2008-edition-of-cable-and-table-handbook/ - 16 May, 2008
New Fire Safety Toolkit For Business
...The new order states that business owners, employers and managers are now responsible for fire safety within their premises - these individuals are deemed 'responsible persons' and must ensure their premises co...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/341/new-fire-safety-toolkit-for-business/ - 16 May, 2008
New Fire Safety Toolkit For Business
...The new order states that business owners, employers and managers are now responsible for fire safety within their premises - these individuals are deemed 'responsible persons' and must ensure their premises complie...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/336/new-fire-safety-toolkit-for-business/ - 24 Apr, 2008
Casualty Warning: Wedged Fire Doors Trend
...Late last year an Essex company was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling almost £41,000 after pleading guilty to breaches of fire safety regulations at their premises, in particular fire doors wedged open and ex...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/333/casualty-warning-wedged-fire-doors-trend/ - 11 Apr, 2008
Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act Soon To Become Law
...of the Regulatory Reform Order
the responsible person (Owner, employer or manager) is now responsible for fire
safety within their premises; many organisations have still not yet implemented
actions to conform t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/332/manslaughter-and-corporate-homicide-act-soon-to-become-law/ - 10 Apr, 2008
A New Approach To Personal Safety
...From 6th April the New Corporate Homicide Act became law whereby organisations can be found guilty of corporate manslaughter.
With this new legislation on the horizon organisations need to ensure they are prov...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/328/a-new-approach-to-personal-safety/ - 10 Apr, 2008
...include:
Regulatory Reform Order Seminar
The Regulatory Reform Seminar explains the demands of the new legislation and implications for anyone responsible for fire safety within their organisation. The semin...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/302/free-fire-safety-seminars/ - 24 Jan, 2008
Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act Soon To Become Law
...of the Regulatory Reform Order the responsible person (Owner, employer or manager) is now responsible for fire safety within their premises; many organisations have still not yet implemented actions to conform to t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/300/manslaughter-and-corporate-homicide-act-soon-to-become-law/ - 23 Jan, 2008
Technical Trophy Competition 2008
...FIREINF is Arguably the World's Premier Collection of Fire and Fire-Related, Validated
And Authoritative Information that aims to help all those seeking such information.
Emphasis is on all aspects of Fire, Em...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/295/technical-trophy-competition-2008/ - 08 Jan, 2008
The Fire Hazards Associated with Multiple Layers of Paint
...of the Regulatory Reform Order, surely an assessment of the risks presented by the surface finishes present in escape routes and/or communal areas should be an integral part of the fire risk assessment process....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/290/the-fire-hazards-associated-with-multiple-layers-of-paint/ - 17 Dec, 2007
78% of Fire Safety Professionals Unsure About New Fire Law
...The RRO was introduced in October 2006, and places the responsibility for fire safety and risk assessment on the building owner or manager. Following the spate of recent fatal fires around the country, the implicati...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/282/78-percent-of-fire-safety-professionals-unsure-about-new-fire-law/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Means Of Escape Audit & Sign Guides
...For many years, UK companies have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of ap...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/280/means-of-escape-audit-and-sign-guides/ - 28 Nov, 2007
Fire Safety In Houses In Multiple Occupation
...Current toolkits include:
Fire Safety in Schools and Colleges
Fire Safety in Places of Assembly
Fire Safety in Residential Care Homes
Fire Safety in Hotels and Guest Houses
We are currently preparing...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/266/fire-safety-in-houses-in-multiple-occupation/ - 15 Nov, 2007
...The fire developed in an electrical cupboard under the stairs of the converted house rendering the only means of escape useless.
Occupants had to be rescued by the fire service and taken to hospital with smoke inh...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/262/fire-safety-in-flats/ - 26 Oct, 2007
Call For Single Fire Safety Regulator For Residential Accommodation
...and Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Order giving two regulators, working within three sets of legislation and guidelines, different responsibilities to enforce fire safety in separate parts of residential properties....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/255/call-for-single-fire-safety-regulator-for-residential-accommodation/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Unacceptable Fire Deaths Prompt New Campaign
...The Fire Safety Order has wide-ranging implications for care home owners and managers many of whom are still unaware of the legislations or their new obligations.
Wise up to Fire - the initiative establish...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/254/unacceptable-fire-deaths-prompt-new-campaign/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Questionable Fire Safety In Our Hotels?
...Following the Regulatory Reform Order the fire service carries out inspections on hotels to ensure they comply with the new fire safety requirements. A fire certificate is no longer valid and it is the owner or...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/249/questionable-fire-safety-in-our-hotels/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Over £22 Million Worth Of Fire Damage In Schools
...Regular inspections are carried out by the fire service to ensure requirements such as fire safety training and safety signs are in place. Fire certificates are no longer valid, and in fact, all previous fire safety...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/248/over-22-million-worth-of-fire-damage-in-schools/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Another Register Of Risk Assessors
...of the Regulatory Reform Order, for over 6 months. Perhaps it is time to look at what we have learnt. One word, more than any other, can sum up the findings of this first 6 months; variable!
Recognition of the n...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/231/another-register-of-risk-assessors/ - 31 Aug, 2007
Understanding the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Seminar
...In addition the Regulatory Reform Order imposes many managerial duties.
INTRODUCTIONNature of legislation and guidance: Background to fire safety legislation in the UK; Effect of European Directives; Need fo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/217/understanding-the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005-seminar/ - 20 Aug, 2007
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
...Have You Performed Your Responsibilties?
It has replaced all the existing fire safety legislation and impacts on all employers, owners, occupiers and self-employed businesses. It covers 'general fire precautions?...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/210/the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Planes, Boats, Trains and the Regulatory Reform Order
...comply with the Regulatory Reform Order; however, this does not apply to the vessels themselves.
Planes and trains do not fall under the new regulation.
Why do these areas not come under the Regulation when the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/208/planes-boats-trains-and-the-regulatory-reform-order/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Last Year I Could Not Spell Fire Risk Assessor; Now I Is One.
...The recognition of the need to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment varies between 'no awareness at all' to a complete embracing of the process. Obviously those bodies which fit into the small and medium sized category...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/207/last-year-i-could-not-spell-fire-risk-assessor-now-i-is-one-/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Fire Protection at Waterloo Station
...'As the UK's largest station Waterloo covers an area of some 24.5 acres, with many of its facilities located underground,' confirms Kingfell's group operations director, Steve Hitchings. 'In contrast to the industry...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/206/fire-protection-at-waterloo-station/ - 19 Jul, 2007
Means of Escape File of Evidence
...For many years, UK companies have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of ap...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/202/means-of-escape-file-of-evidence/ - 12 Jul, 2007
Fire Protection at Waterloo Station
...'As the UK's largest station Waterloo covers an area of some 24.5 acres, with many of its facilities located underground,' confirms Kingfell's group operations director, Steve Hitchings. 'In contrast to the industry...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/200/fire-protection-at-waterloo-station/ - 11 Jul, 2007
PSAssociates Launch Interactive Assessment Guides
...Regulatory Reform Order can be complicated to understand and time consuming, many companies are still unaware of the changes to legislation or who is responsible for safety within their premises.
If you are th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/196/psassociates-launch-interactive-assessment-guides/ - 11 Jul, 2007
Fire Safety Audit - Guide For Basic Fire Risk Assessment
...Following the Regulatory Reform Order companies with more than 5 members of staff must carry out a risk assessment, this guide is designed to aid this process and ensure your premises are up to date with new legi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/194/fire-safety-audit-guide-for-basic-fire-risk-assessment/ - 25 Jun, 2007
The Compelling Case For Fire Certification - From The DHF
...The DHF Guide to Fire Door and Shutter Verification is a handy step-by-step guide. By following the guide the specifier or purchaser will be able to verify that the product selected is covered by third party product...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/184/the-compelling-case-for-fire-certification-from-the-dhf/ - 08 Jun, 2007
...of the Regulatory Reform Order.
Fire safety within high rise buildings is a hot topic for the fire industry; with thousands of office blocks worldwide and terrorism ever present these buildings contain hundreds o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/183/high-rise-building-vote/ - 08 Jun, 2007
Stairways - Unfamiliar Territory For Evacuees
...The UK Regulatory reform order states that the responsible person must ensure a safe, conspicuous and effective escape route is available.
The Regulatory Reform Order 2005 highlights the requirement for the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/182/stairways-unfamiliar-territory-for-evacuees/ - 05 Jun, 2007
40% OFF for Means of Escape Subscribers
...Book your place now at www.conceptconferences.co.uk/40percent
Last few spaces, 27th June 2007 @ Cavendish Conference Centre, London....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/181/40-percent-off-for-means-of-escape-subscribers/ - 05 Jun, 2007
98% of Fire Services alarms are FALSE
...The RRO (Regulatory Reform (Fire safety) Order 2005) highlights the need for 'competent persons' to be appointed for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. The n...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/180/98-percent-of-fire-services-alarms-are-false/ - 05 Jun, 2007
WIN One Of 100 Free Sign Guides
...of the Regulatory Reform Order, organisations with more than 5 employees must ensure a fire risk assessment is carried out within their premises.
Fire safety signs are a key requirement within all public building...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/179/win-one-of-100-free-sign-guides/ - 05 Jun, 2007
...Solutions Fire Safety insist and make recommendations regarding everyone in the building must be able to evacuate safely and efficiently in the event of a fire or emergency.
Vital communication using fire safet...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/177/fire-safety-measures/ - 21 May, 2007
...notices under the regulatory reform order to maintain a public register of notices served where these notices are classed as being 'relevant notices'.
In this respect, 'relevant notices' are those served under...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/174/man-on-fire/ - 21 May, 2007
...the Regulatory Reform Order 2005 the Nominated Person is responsible for fire safety matters within an area of their company or premises.
This role is generally appointed by default to a senior member of staff, us...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/171/guide-to-the-nominated-person/ - 21 May, 2007
No Major Change In Fire Safety Philosophy
...The two-part version of Approved Document B
comes into effect on 6 April this year, aiming to improve guidance on fire
safety. It will affect all projects where building notices or full plans are
submitted after...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/152/no-major-change-in-fire-safety-philosophy/ - 22 Mar, 2007
No Major Change In Fire Safety Philosophy
...The two-part version of Approved Document B
comes into effect on 6 April this year, aiming to improve guidance on fire
safety. It will affect all projects where building notices or full plans are
submitted after...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/150/no-major-change-in-fire-safety-philosophy/ - 20 Mar, 2007
Self Certification Schemes - Be Careful, read the 'small print'
...There are Government backed self-certification schemes for other industries, for example FENSA for replacement glass, but currently there are no such schemes for passive fire protection in the UK. If you are offered...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/148/self-certification-schemes-be-careful-read-the-small-print/ - 19 Mar, 2007
...'Attaining a recognised qualification
demonstrates the necessary level of competency to the authorities enforcing the
RRO' states Vulcan MD, Graham Holloway, formerly a senior officer with the
London Fire Brigade...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/145/vulcan-secure-ifsm-approval/ - 14 Mar, 2007
ASFP President Fires Warning Shot Over Implementation Of New Legislation
...wake of the Regulatory Reform Order, this year has seen several ASFP
members become qualified to inspect buildings for fire safety and at least four
UK Applicators have set up operations in the Middle East in the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/139/asfp-president-fires-warning-shot-over-implementation-of-new-legislation/ - 13 Mar, 2007
Ensuring Best Value In Fire Detection
...System extension or
upgrading should also be considered when calculating best value. Depending on
the choices made at the original point of purchase, necessary extension or
upgrading of the system to meet new reg...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/137/ensuring-best-value-in-fire-detection/ - 13 Mar, 2007
Fire Safety - How Safe Is Your Kitchen?
...A particular key to fire safety changes is the importance of the fire risk assessment (FRA), one organisation has looked at the FRA's in the kitchen environment; Indepth Hygiene. They are concerned that the "respons...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/124/fire-safety-how-safe-is-your-kitchen/ - 01 Feb, 2007
New Fire Safety Legislation - Employer Now Responsible
...Even with the assistance provided by the Guidance Documents, given the increasing complexity and sophistication of fire protection systems, it is, of course, unreasonable to expect an employer to be an expert in the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/122/new-fire-safety-legislation-employer-now-responsible/ - 01 Feb, 2007
...This led to three key issues, identified by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) as:
An unnecessary burden on business, which may contribute to business failures;
Avoidable fires resulting in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/118/regulatory-reform-order-2005/ - 01 Nov, 2006
Fire Protection - Third Party Accreditation - It's The Only Way!!
...Whilst
there are Government backed self certification schemes for other
industries, for example FENSA for replacement glass, currently there
are no such schemes for p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/119/fire-protection-third-party-accreditation-its-the-only-way/ - 01 Nov, 2006
Changes To Fire Safety Law: About The Reforms
...is a Regulatory Reform Order?
The Regulatory Reform Act 2001 gives Ministers the power, by order, to reform legislation which 'has the effect of imposing burdens affecting persons in the carrying o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/5/changes-to-fire-safety-law-about-the-reforms/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Does Your Fire Protection System Meet New Legislation?
...A consequence of the RRO is that fire brigades will no longer issue Fire Certificates, placing increased responsibility on the "responsible person" at every premises. In a workplace, this is the employer and any oth...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/1/does-your-fire-protection-system-meet-new-legislation/ - 01 Oct, 2006
...as set out in the Regulatory Reform Order (RRO).
- About the guides
Information on the set of guidance notes which will be available to help you comply with the new law.
- Frequently asked questions...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/52/fire-safety-law/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...The Buncefield blaze may be an extreme example, but fire is a daily risk for business.
For the sake of both compliance with the law and sheer survival, careful fire safety preparation is essential - full prep...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/49/dont-get-burned/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...
The ODPM Minister responsible for fire safety Jim Fitzpatrick said in a written statement to the House of Commons:
"During the passage of the Order it was of concern to the House that business and enf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/61/fire-safety-reform/ - 09 Feb, 2006
Fire Safety In The Workplace At Christmas
...The responsibilities of Directors and employers are such that the risk assessment process is more onerous now than ever before. Increased legislation, as part of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, is no...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/74/fire-safety-in-the-workplace-at-christmas/ - 01 Nov, 2005
Guidance on new fire legislation
...The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order is expected to come into force in April 2006 and will replace most existing general fire safety legislation. The new, risk-assessment based regime requires those persons res...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/84/guidance-on-new-fire-legislation/ - 10 Oct, 2005
Debate Highlights RRFSO Challenges
...With an Order looming that represents the largest overhaul of fire safety legislation for decades, which will have consequences for every business in the country, it was hardly surprising that some of the UK's most...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/83/debate-highlights-rrfso-challenges/ - 10 Oct, 2005
Introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
...Who is responsible?
There is a clear outline of the definition for who is the -responsible person-.
Any employer who in any manner, the work place is under his or her control. Any person who has contr...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/90/introduction-of-the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order/ - 10 Sep, 2005
...Fire and Rescue Service Minister Jim Fitzpatrick said:
"The reform of fire safety legislation will improve public safety by placing a greater focus on fire prevention. It is also good for business and the Fire a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/103/reform-completed/ - 01 May, 2005
News
Chinese takeaway breaches Fire Safety !
...Onn Yan Lai, the joint proprietor of the Kings Chinese takeaway in Thatcham High Street, was fined a total of £11,219 by District Judge Matthews, sitting at Reading Magistrates Court, on 1 February. He had ple...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news265.aspx - 06 Feb, 2012
Luxury Cheshire wedding venue fined for nine serious fire safety breaches!
...Haslington Hall Ltd appeared in court on 30 January 2011 and was ordered by the judge to pay fines and court costs of £23,815.This related to nine serious breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news264.aspx - 02 Feb, 2012
Guidance campaign gathers pace.
...The campaign, led by Exova Warringtonfire in collaboration with a group of industry leading organisations and MPs, aims to develop voluntary guidance for the ‘responsible person’ which can help them meet the require...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news254.aspx - 15 Dec, 2011
Fire safety decision-makers ‘need guidance’
...The ‘think-tank’ - which included three MPs - highlighted the need for more robust information which could also act as a building management tool to help bring clarity to the risk process.
The group was brough...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news231.aspx - 14 Oct, 2011
Building owner receives suspended sentence for fire safety breaches
...Mr Saif Ahmed was found guilty of four offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order following a trial at Tower Bridge Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 1 June 2011. Mr Ahmed had already admitted three oth...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news219.aspx - 14 Sep, 2011
Successful prosecution following breach of Prohibition Order
...The owner, Iskender Anik, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 1 September 2011, where he pleaded guilty to breaching a Prohibition Order that prevented sleeping at Istanbul Grill, Eastleigh, along...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news214.aspx - 02 Sep, 2011
Social housing blocks severely lacking in sufficient risk assessments
...The results from surveys produced jointly by the CFOA and the Chartered Institute of Housing, also suggest that a similar percentage of housing managers consider their fire risk assessments to be unsatisfactory....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news200.aspx - 18 Jul, 2011
First fire risk assessor jailed for breaches of the FSO.
...David Liu, who runs The Dial Hotel and Market Inn, both in Mansfield, had previously pleaded guilty at Nottingham Crown Court to 15 offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, while John O’Rourke...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news199.aspx - 12 Jul, 2011
Residential building managers fined for fire safety breaches
...Douglas & Gordon Limited admitted guilt on three contraventions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Atomlynn Limited, the company who owned the lease on the premises on Gloucester Terrace, W2 were...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news191.aspx - 04 Jul, 2011
Fire Alarm Engineer To Face Prosecution
...Christopher Morris, 56, of Llandudno, North Wales, pleaded guilty at Trafford Magistrates Court to two charges of failing to maintain a fire alarm system in a care home in Trafford, Manchester and failed to inform t...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news144.aspx - 21 Dec, 2010
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Secures Successful Prosecution Following Fire Safety Breaches
...the Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Order 2005 which requires the 'responsible person' to undertake a fire risk assessment and take necessary measures to ensure the safety of staff and public alike, when on their pre...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news139.aspx - 30 Nov, 2010
Food factory owner falls foul of fire laws
...Mrs Mong Liu who runs New Kong Nam Food Production Company admitted guilt on seven contraventions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Fire inspectors visited the premises on Brettingham Road, Edmo...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news128.aspx - 06 Jul, 2010
Tesco Handed Fine For Serious Fire Safety Breaches
...This incident led to concerns about fire safety within the store and it was inspected by the Brigade the day after the fire (15 October 2007). The inspector found a number of breaches of fire legislation which inclu...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news122.aspx - 27 Apr, 2010
Fire Safety Prosecution Results In Substantial Fine
...The offences came to light after fire safety inspections at the premises in September 2007 revealed the following findings:
- the responsible person failed to maintain the rear emergency exit doors unlocked so t...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news121.aspx - 27 Apr, 2010
It Can Happen To The Best Of Us
...The college, where fire fighters from England and Wales are trained, had no updated fire risk assessment however they had carried one out 5 years previously under the old Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulation. The...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news118.aspx - 26 Mar, 2010
National High Street Firm Fined For Serious Breaches Of Fire Safety
...Despite the building's fire alarm sounding, it was reset on at least one occasion.
Over 450 people evacuated from the store and surrounding premises. A significant amount of Oxford Street was closed to traffic a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news109.aspx - 28 Nov, 2009
Haringey Landlords Prosecuted For Fire Safety Breaches
...Sentencing of the building's owners Michael de Havilland and Sally Fox, of Muswell Hill, took place at Wood Green Crown Court on Friday 12 June, after de Havilland and Fox pleaded guilty to the breaches.
Aft...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news101.aspx - 09 Jul, 2009
...An overview on the Regulatory Reform Order (RRO)
- Safety Communication (Safety Signs - including the introduction of PREN. ISO 7010)
- Fire Risk Assessment (FRA)
- Training and more...
- Open forum (questi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news97.aspx - 10 Jun, 2009
Former Pub Licensee Fined For Fire Breaches
...under the Regulatory Reform Order contact solutions@means-of-escape.com...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news94.aspx - 06 May, 2009
The New SRC 3000 Wire-Free Fire System
...Housed in a small contemporary designed enclosure the new system utilises a new Fire Panel facia to provide simpler alarm management including faster alarm reset and a temporary 'alarm silence' function plus an opti...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news92.aspx - 07 Apr, 2009
Striking The Balance - The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order - Multiple Perspectives
...The conference will tackle the major and controversial subject of the enforcement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, dealing mainly with experiential evidencewith speakers from the major interested partie...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news89.aspx - 06 Mar, 2009
Fire Safety Training For All Budgets
...a NEW refreshed Regulatory Reform Order Seminar taking place Thursday 9th April 09 in Basildon, Essex.
This seminar is FREE to attend and has been developed for individuals within organisations who are responsi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news86.aspx - 04 Mar, 2009
Medical Complex In Good Health Thanks To Dorgard
...Langton comments: "The Dorgard hold-open units are installed on fire doors in our administration areas and also in a corridor to ease access and assist the circulation of fresh air. Dorgard solves the problem of the...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news80.aspx - 08 Jan, 2009
...For many years, UK companies have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of ap...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news78.aspx - 16 Dec, 2008
Got To Grips With The RRO? How About Corporate Manslaughter?
...Gross corporate failures in health and safety management which result in the death of individuals can now mean prosecution for manslaughter resulting in unlimited fines and possibly custodial sentencing.
Astonis...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news73.aspx - 13 Nov, 2008
Cutting Budgets, Cutting Safety
...First the Present. The overall economy is now most certainly at the beginning of a recession. This is characterised by two successive quarters of economic contraction. House prices are falling, the economy is shrink...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news67.aspx - 12 Sep, 2008
2-Day Responsible Person Training For Only £149.95 Per Delegate!
...Overview
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a 'Responsible Person' in every workplace to be nominated. This interactive training course provides you with a greater understanding of the role...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news63.aspx - 14 Aug, 2008
Latest Information On Commercial Incidents In London
...under the Regulatory Reform Order email georgie.knight@means-of-escape.com quoting LFBRRO...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news62.aspx - 13 Aug, 2008
...The duties placed on employers to provide signage will have generally stemmed from the Fire Precautions Act 1971. However, licensing and other regulations have required adequate signage for many years.
Consequent...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news52.aspx - 16 May, 2008
New Portable Extinguisher Reduces Risk From Metal Fires
...Following the recent introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order that transferred responsibility for fire safety from the fire brigade to the building owner or occupier, the new portable should also in...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news51.aspx - 16 May, 2008
...The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Any non-automatic fire fighting equipment provided is easily accessible, simple to use and indicated by signs.
- Emergency routes and exits must be indica...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news47.aspx - 10 Apr, 2008
New Fire Regulations: Mobility Impaired Building Occupants
...What is a Mobility Impairment
As with many aspects of fire safety, the degree to which an individual is affected by a mobility impairment and the conditions of building access and occupation together constitute a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news40.aspx - 14 Feb, 2008
BRE Announce New Fire Safety Events
...Lets Discuss the Future of Fire Investigation & Research, BRE Watford - 20th February
http://www.bre.co.uk/eventdetails.jsp?id=1567
Following the success of last years event, BRE and the Institution of Fi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news39.aspx - 14 Feb, 2008
...Aimed at installers, specifiers, and end-users of fire protection and prevention products, Firex South 2008 is the ideal place to receive independent advice from the leading fire safety experts in the country.
F...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news36.aspx - 08 Jan, 2008
...of the Regulatory Reform Order.
Fire safety within high rise buildings is a hot topic for the fire industry; with thousands of office blocks worldwide and terrorism ever present these buildings contain hundreds...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news20.aspx - 19 Jul, 2007
Fire Protection at Waterloo Station
...'As the UK's largest station Waterloo covers an area of some 24.5 acres, with many of its facilities located underground,' confirms Kingfell's group operations director, Steve Hitchings. 'In contrast to the industry...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news17.aspx - 12 Jul, 2007
The Compelling Case For Fire Certification - From The DHF
...The DHF Guide to Fire Door and Shutter Verification is a handy step-by-step guide. By following the guide the specifier or purchaser will be able to verify that the product selected is covered by third party product...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news15.aspx - 06 Jun, 2007
Construction Fires - Time To Act Before It Is Too Late!
...of the Regulatory Reform Order (RRO) 1st October 2006, whereby we now require Risk Assessments to be carried out on all buildings except dwellings to ensure that they are fire safe. If this approach is the correct...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news14.aspx - 06 Jun, 2007
...The latest revision (2006 edition) came into effect in England and Wales on 1 April 2007. This edition contains many amendments and is now split into 2 volumes; Volume 1 - DWELLINGHOUSES and Volume 2 - BUILDINGS OTH...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news12.aspx - 15 May, 2007
Sinteso: A New Generation In Fire Detection
...Developed after ten years of intensive research, and now fully optimised to meet the specific needs of users in the UK, Sinteso products are ideally suited to helping users meet their obligations under the new Regul...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news8.aspx - 10 Apr, 2007
Fire Risk Assessment For London Schools
...Most schools require 1-2 day's work to complete an assessment, which does not disrupt or interfere with the day to day running of the school. "We find the best way to conduct a Fire Risk Assessment is on a typical d...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news1.aspx - 18 Jan, 2007
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