In March this year, Indepth Hygiene carried out a Fire Safety awareness survey, to identify and understand some of the common misconceptions Facilities Management (FM’s) companies have about the Fire Safety Order. The survey aimed at outsourced Facilities and Building Managers; investigated whether the group fully understand their role and responsibilities under the law, for fire safety matters.

The survey has revealed some interesting results, which provide some real insight into what this sector really knows about the Fire Safety Order. It was an encouraging start to see that 90% of respondents were aware of the primary compliance requirements of the regulation, which outlines that a responsible person must be appointed to carry out a fire safety risk assessment and implement and maintain a fire management plan. It was also reassuring to note that 54.5% of FM’s understand that as an appointed responsible person, they could be liable for criminal prosecution if death or injury is caused by a fire from an extract duct. (more…)