Kept in check

West, Joshua

Kept in check - RICS Property Journal May/June 2019, 16-17(20 .

Offers advice on carrying out a building survey to assess the fire safety management of a building. Suggests initially undertaking a desktop review of the building’s fire strategy, including its evacuation plan and its fire detection and warning system, means of escape, emergency lighting and evacuation of people with disabilities. Other factors to be taken into consideration include height of building and cladding, a review of the fire risk assessment and all current documentation relating to the building.


Fire safety
Health and safety
Cladding


United Kingdom