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Cut your risk of fire

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Knowing your fire regulations and protocols is essential for any business. Stuart Collyer reports on the steps you need to take

Did you know that more than 70% of businesses which have been involved in a major fire either do not reopen or subsequently fail within three years? Prevention is easier, and cheaper, than the recovery costs.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is compulsory for all businesses in England and Wales, as is the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 in Scotland. By completing a fire risk assessment of your practice, you lay the foundations for a fire-safe and compliant business.
It is not as hard to achieve as you might expect and can be achieved in five stages.

Five stages of a fire risk assessment

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