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DP Consulting (Disability Equality Services) Ltd |
| Fire Safety for Disabled People |
Fire safety is a major legal concern for employers and those responsible for publically accessed premesis.
The Regulatory Reform [Fire Safety] Order 2005 came into
force on 1st October 2006, and is a complete change to all
preceding fire safety legislation, the largest for 35 years.
The RRO places a responsibility on
management to ensure the fire safety, including the safe
evacuation, of all users of premises. There is a duty to
carry out a Risk Assessment for all buildings except for
small residential dwellings. It
is important to note that the RRO moves the responsibility
for evacuation away from the fire service to the responsible
person e.g. employer, service provider etc. All procedures should ensure the safe evacuation of disabled people, with assistance where required. Our Fire Safety for Disabled People takes into consideration all requirements in relation to the development of fire procedures and evacuation plans in relation to disabled people. We
use our expertise to:-
If you would like more information on this service the link below will bring you to our contact page providing information regarding the different methods of contacting our company.
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