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    Fire Protection and you...

    Yes, well said Bri. What business owners don't realise is that supposedly over 35% of fires in commerce and industry are caused by arson. The next biggy is electrical and I can't remember what the percentage figure is for that off hand. So theoretically, if you have your electrical...
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    Health & Safety for new premises

    Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 you must carry out a 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment. This must be undertaken by a competent person. If you do not feel competent yourself then you should appoint someone to help you who is. Means of escape, means for...
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    Fire extinguishers

    Well said Nemesis. Nice to find someone who knows what they're talking about.
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    Franchise issue

    Steve, This wouldn't happen to have been a company in the Warrington area by any chance? If so I could have some useful information for you but sorry I can't offer any help on whether it would stand up in court. Perhaps one of the solicitors on the forum will come back to you. Bob
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    West Midlands Suppliers & Services

    I carry out fire risk assessments, give general fire safety advice, produce fire engineering solutions (where there might be a problem with Building Regs) and arrange fire training. I am an ex Fire Safety Officer with over 30 years experience and have undertaken over 400 risk assessments since...
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    Fire Risk Assessment

    Well said Nikheath. Couldn't agree more. I've also said before that if anyone thinks the Fire Brigade will come and do your assessment for you, think again. They might point you in the right direction - if you're lucky. It's your premises, you risk assess it and then tell them what you've found...
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    Fire Risk Assessment

    Sorry, posted twice.
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    Fire Risk Assessment

    I would be very surprised if a Fire Authority now have a 'folder' that helps you complete a fire risk assessment. My old Brigade took theirs off the website. I think the reason is that the assessment has to be 'suitable and sufficient' and it has to be carried out by a competent person. If...
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    Fraud

    If I'm not mistaken anything under company law would normally be undertaken in the County Court as it is a civil matter. Intent to defraud is very difficult to prove against a limited company as I am finding out at present. You need very strong legal advice. If the company is limited then...
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    Fire Safety Idea, thoughts please.

    Hiya Tim, Yes, unfortunately gone are the days of the old FSO with the pencil behind the ear telling people they need a fire exit sign over that door or "you need to get that self closing device fixed mate". Oh dear, some of us is still of the old school!!:rolleyes: Nowadays it's a case of...
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    Fire Safety Idea, thoughts please.

    Firstly you have to look at the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The 'Responsible Person', who should be listed in every risk assessment, has to carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. This should be undertaken by a competent person. Incidentally there is a...
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    Has anyone ever held a large event, 1000+ people?

    You might find some useful information in the fire safety guide for outdoor events. There's a lot to consider!! Have a look at http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/fire/firesafetyassessment The guide is available free to download. Bob
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    Investors wanted --New invention for building fire escape

    25,000.....neither did I. It's dropped to around the 350 mark in this country due to the continuing smoke alarm and free home fire survey campaigns by Fire Authorities. Be interested to see more about this new invention!!! In this country people generally die in dwelling fires not in...
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    X-press Legal Services Franchise

    As with any franchise you should undertake your 'due diligence' in respect of the business. Having had a quick look at their website it does seem a respectable organisation. Their MD was managing editor for Business Franchise magazine for 10 years and they are not afraid to give the full...
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    Health and safety advice needed

    If your sitters live in, as part of the risk assesment process please make sure the clients' houses are fitted with working smoke alarms. Part of your duty of care to the sitters you place. Bob
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