Responsibility and Compliance
On the 1st October 2006, the HSE released The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This Document set out the replacement for the now defunct fire certificate. Prior to the order being released a certain amount of responsibility lay with the fire brigade for fire safety in buildings. This has now all changed:
Who is your “Responsible Person”?
The new document passes the responsibility for fire safety in buildings to the “Responsible Person” to ensure that fire safety is dealt with. If no one is appointed, the employer, owner or occupier of the premises is responsible for fire safety.
Do you have a Fire Risk Assessment?
The order addresses the need for a “Fire Risk Assessment” in buildings. An up to date “Fire Risk Assessment” is now a legal requirement.
Do you have a Maintenance Contract?
A much emphasised part of a “Fire Risk Assessment” is ensuring that fire equipment is maintained in a serviceable condition in accordance with British Standard BS 5839-1:2002 + Amendment 2:2008, and emergency lighting in accordance with BS 5266-1:2011.
Invalid Insurance?
In addition to the requirement of the fire safety order, many insurers small print now emphasises the need for regular servicing of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Fire Fighting Equipment and Emergency Lighting.
Non-compliance may lead to your insurance being invalidated!!
Why Choose a PK Service & Maintenance Contract?
Peace of Mind
You depend on your fire detection and alarm systems to provide the earliest possible warning of a fire for your staff and visitors. It has been installed to protect life, as well as property and will, when required, be expected to operate correctly in an emergency. So it makes sense that your fire alarm system is kept in optimum condition, with 24 hour emergency cover that you can always count on if it is needed.
Save Money
Regular servicing will also ensure the maximum component life and result in lower system downtime. You will also save money by avoiding non-contracted hourly rates.
Minimise False Alarms
Reduce the risk of false alarms, which can save money and business disruption, as well as protect your response levels from the emergency service, who may not attend your premise if you have a high number of false alarms.
Fast & Effective Response
PK operates a nationwide network of fire alarm service engineers, providing maintenance and emergency repairs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Minimum disruption and hassle with a wide range of spares on board so that we can do more to fix your system on the first visit.
Highly-Trained Experienced Engineers
PK are committed to supporting our engineers with the highest standards of training throughout their career, this is done in partnership with some of the UK’s leading equipment suppliers, the FIA (Fire Industry Association) and BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment).
Quality of Service
All works are carried out in strict accordance with the relevant British Standards in accordance with our ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.
Choice of contracts to suit your needs
Standard and Comprehensive.
Flexibility
PK fire engineers are trained to service a wide range of systems regardless of the manufacturer or original installer. So even if you have a mixed environment of fire alarms across your property estate, you only need one maintenance company.
Contact PK Group on 0845 271 1966 if you are in need of assistance with any of the above, or if you have any concerns regarding your Fire Risk Assessment
