Tuesday 7 April 2009

Fire Safety- Record Losses

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has released new figures recording the cost of Fire damage in 2008 at a record £1.3bn. This is an increase of 15% on the previous year.

Is this just a coincidence that Legislation changed in 2005 which allowed Building owners and occupiers to carry out their own Fire Risk Assessments? These Assessments were often carried out by induviduals who did not have the required skills or competencies. 
If lessons are to be learned, get a competent person or Company to carry out your Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Warden training.