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Changes to premises
In most cases you will be able to make changes to your premises but, you must remember that you will be responsible for managing the risk you create and you will still have to comply with the planning process and Building Regulations. You will need to revisit your fire risk assessment and look at how the changes will effect the risk in your premises, assess if your risk management measures are adequate and if you need to adopt further measures.
In some higher risk premises, for example, those in which the risk to life can be said to be higher than normal or where particularly complicated fire safety arrangements are required, the fire authority will be able to issue an 'alterations notice'. An alterations notice can require a responsible person to inform the fire authority of any changes they intend to make to premises where those changes would create a significant increase in the risk.
Further advice and information
If you require further practical advice or information, contact your Fire & Rescue Service who may be able to assist you.
Guides, suitable for your type of premises, published by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) are available from good book shops and by downloading from the internet by visiting www.communities.gov.uk
Information regarding managing process risks and highly flammable or explosive materials is available from your local H.S.E. office or their web site www.hse.gov.uk and advice on reducing the risk of arson may be obtained from the Arson Prevention Bureau Tel 0207 216 7525.
In some higher risk premises, for example, those in which the risk to life can be said to be higher than normal or where particularly complicated fire safety arrangements are required, the fire authority will be able to issue an 'alterations notice'. An alterations notice can require a responsible person to inform the fire authority of any changes they intend to make to premises where those changes would create a significant increase in the risk.
Further advice and information
If you require further practical advice or information, contact your Fire & Rescue Service who may be able to assist you.
Guides, suitable for your type of premises, published by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) are available from good book shops and by downloading from the internet by visiting www.communities.gov.uk
Information regarding managing process risks and highly flammable or explosive materials is available from your local H.S.E. office or their web site www.hse.gov.uk and advice on reducing the risk of arson may be obtained from the Arson Prevention Bureau Tel 0207 216 7525.
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