Fire Safety Audit

Our fire safety auditors under the stewardship of the managing consultant and Directorate Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS) approved fire safety auditor registration number OSH/FSA 071 Wilson Goko MSc, LLB, AIFireE, Grad IOSH, SIIRSM, MIFPO, SIRM examine premises and the relevant documentation relating to that premises to ascertain how fire safety is managed. Our fire safety auditors are duly approved by the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS) and they carry out fire safety audits in accordance with Rule 36 of The Factories and Other Places of Work (Fire Risk Reduction) Rules 2007. These rules provide that every occupier shall cause a fire safety audit of the work place to be undertaken at least once every twelve months by an approved fire safety auditor.

Fire Safety Audit

An essential element of any fire safety management system is the audit process. The performance of key elements of a fire safety management system should be periodically audited to ensure continual improvement in the management of fire safety. The emphasis is on an organisation to demonstrate that it has fulfilled legal duties as set out in fire safety legislation.

We audit the following areas for evidence of fire safety management:

The fire risk assessment
Action plans related to significant findings of the fire risk assessment
Emergency evacuation plans
Means of escape – including horizontal and vertical escape
Emergency routes e.g. fire safety signage, emergency lighting
Internal and external fire spread
Preventative measures e.g. anti-arson measures, fire safety engineering solutions
Protective measures e.g. fire detection/fire suppression, fire-resisting walls and floors
Review of safety awareness, fire drills and fire safety training requirements.
Assessment of fire risks involving hazardous substances i.e. receipt, storage & handling
Evidence that the following have been tested by a competent person e.g. fire detection and warning system, emergency lighting, fire-fighting equipment, electrical wiring, portable appliance testing etc.
Furniture, fixtures and fittings
Review of contractor fire safety awareness

In addition we carry out a walk-through visual inspection which includes interviewing key personnel.

We emphasise that it is the fire safety systems,processess and procedures that are the subject of the fire safety audit and not the people in or around the premises.

Fire Risk Assessment

We carry out fire risk assessments where we highlight the consequences of fire on people and clarify what fire safety systems are required and what function they have in relation to the protection of people. We also make clear what management responsibilities are required to maintain and operate the relevant fire safety systems.

The following are some of the factors we consider in assessing fire risk for new and existing buildings:

Anticipated likelihood of a fire occurring
Anticipated severity and potential spread of fire
Ability of the building structure to resist the spread of fire and smoke
Consequential danger to people in and around the building
Fire prevention facilities
The standard of the means of escape
Degree of fire containment
Measures for fire extinguishment or control
Fire fighter facilities
Management procedure and processes
Occupancy characteristics

Our services:

Fire Safety Audits
Fire Risk Assessments
Fire Safety Training
Fire Extinguisher Supply
Fire Exit Signs
Fire Action Notices

What we provide:

Once a fire safety audit or fire risk assessment is completed, the fire safety auditor will discuss the findings and explain practical methods of reducing fire risks to an acceptable level.

The fire safety auditor will then prepare a detailed fire safety report setting out prioritised recommendations in order to facilitate compliance with fire safety legislation.

Fire Safety Audit