Consultancy at Fire-X

Fire-X testimonials

"Malcolm has undertaken fire risk assessments where required, trained the majority of staff in fire procedures and fire training. Acted as a consultant on more localised issues including inspections, issuing reports and advice following these. He is helpful, knowledgeable and flexible and have no problems recommending Fire-X to any other organisation."


Types of Fire Risk Assessments Undertaken

TYPE 1 FRA

Intrusive assessment of the common parts of a building

Completion of the PAS79 fire risk assessment template
Consideration of the external materials of the building
Consideration of compartmentation between common areas and the flats
Inspection of a sample of service risers on all floors
Inspection above a sample of readily accessible demountable false ceilings if present
Inspection of a sample of flat front doors and means of escape
Comprehensive assessment report to include the significant findings, issues identified and actions required
Entry into the flats beyond the front door is not included in a type 1 survey

TYPE 2 FRA

Intrusive inspection of the common parts of a building

All of the items in a type 1 assessment
Inspection of areas of construction in the common parts
Inspection of areas of construction in the common parts opened up as necessary
Entry into the flats beyond the front door is not included in a type 2 survey

TYPE 3 FRA

Non-intrusive inspection of the common parts of a building and the flats

All of the items in a type 1 assessment
Plus the following in a sample of flats:
Consideration of compartmentation between flats
Consideration of the fire resistance of doors between rooms
Consideration of the means of escape from the flat
Consideration of the means of fire detection in the flat

TYPE 4 FRA

Intrusive inspection of the common parts of a building and the flats

All of the items in types 1, 2 and 3 assessments and:
Inspection of areas of construction in the flats by use of a camera and borescope as appropriate
Inspection of areas of construction in the flats opened up as necessary

 

 

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