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Considerations for staff fire safety training

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05 June 2025

Any trainer (either internal or external) that is appointed by the Responsible Person to deliver fire safety training must be competent as per Article 18 of the FSO. For a trainer, this means that they should have a general knowledge of fire safety, experience of fire safety, and skills in training, presentation, and delivery.

Is a fire risk assessment required in a leasehold property containing two flats where there are no communal areas?

Published

03 June 2025

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

Is there much difference in the FRA process in Scotland and can any kind of PAS 79 format can be applied to ensure compliance?

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03 June 2025

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

Is there any government issued guidance recommending that FRAs for HMOs should specify a three- to four-year period but be reviewed annually?

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03 June 2025

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

What type of fire extinguishers need to be installed when EV chargers have been installed both outside a car park and inside a warehouse area?

Published

03 April 2025

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

Would the existing channels in the frame of a fire door need to be filled in or can they be left as they are?

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03 April 2025

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

In a block of flats converted into 28 seperate holiday rental flats, is there a requirement for fire risk assessment within each flat, with 28 different FRAs?

Published

03 April 2025

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

Please could you clarify if remote monitoring is a mandatory requirement?

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03 April 2025

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

How often should a fire extinguisher be serviced?

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19 March 2025

This advice and guidance article will highlight the servicing requirements for fire extinguishers, touching on how often they should be serviced, and who is responsible for organising the servicing.

Is the Building Safety Act solely applicable to buildings with accommodation?

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07 January 2025

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

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