The Building Safety Act: What It Actually Means in Practice for Fire Risk Assessors
The Building Safety Act 2022 has been widely discussed since its introduction, often presented as a clear and structured step forward for building safety. In principle, it is. In practice, the reality is more complex. For those working on the ground, particularly Fire Risk Assessors, the Act hasn’t just introduced new requirements. It has fundamentally […]
The Hidden Shift in Fire Risk Assessments: Why Fire Risk Assessments Are Under Greater Scrutiny Than Ever Before
There’s been a quiet shift happening in fire risk assessments. Not driven by a single piece of legislation, but by a combination of changes that are steadily raising expectations across the board. On paper, much of the process still looks familiar. Assess the building. Identify the risks. Record the findings. But in practice, the standard […]
Women in Fire: Safety, Strength and a Changing Industry
The fire safety profession is evolving. Across the UK, more women are entering the fire risk industry, bringing expertise, professionalism and a fresh perspective to a sector that has traditionally been male dominated. This shift is something to celebrate. But alongside progress, there are practical realities that deserve attention, particularly when it comes to safety […]
The Growing Admin Burden in Fire Safety and What It Means in Practice?
When people talk about changes in fire safety, the focus is usually on legislation, compliance and risk. What’s discussed less often is the administrative impact behind it. But for many in the industry, this is where the most noticeable change is being felt. More documentation, More Detail. In recent years,record keeping requirements have been placed […]
Risk Assessment Templates: Why This Matters to Fire Risk Assessors
Over the past 18–24 months, one topic has generated consistent discussion within the fire risk assessment profession: Templates. On the surface, it may seem like a technical issue: layout, formatting, document structure. But in reality, it goes much deeper… Templates shape how risk is recorded. How professional judgement is expressed. How findings are interpreted. And […]
Why We Started FRAU
Professional responsibility should not be carried alone. When people ask why the Fire Risk Assessors Union was created, the honest answer isn’t dramatic. It’s simple. It started with a feeling many assessors will recognise… feeling alone. The Quiet Weight of the Role Fire risk assessors carry a level of responsibility that isn’t always visible from […]