Metropolitan

Fire Safety Compliance Services

Location: Nationwide

The Project

Provide Metropolitan with guidance and support in relation to fire safety compliance across their portfolio of residential homes and care support sites throughout the UK. Approximately 44,000 units.

To provide full time in house support to advise on standards, deal with enforcement issues, advise on remedial works and to train the in house team.

This project involved working with the senior management from within the H&S Team and Asset Management Team in regard to Fire Safety

Also undertaking Fire Risk Assessments for General Needs and Care and Support Premises

Practical Consulting Approach

• Development of applicable fire safety standards and a fire risk assessment template.
• Undertaking Fire risk assessments inline with PAS 79 and develop a system in line with PAS 7
• Provide consultancy support as a internal member of the H&S team responsible for Fire Safety advice

Benefits

• Working up front to establish good corporate governance, Metropolitan were able to establish good fire safety protocols and identify areas of weakness before commencing the large risk assessment programme.
• The project has made a difference to the client by enabling them to fully assess and prioritise the risks within their diverse portfolio of properties.
• The involvement at all levels within the company has increased awareness and the ability to control risks before they are realised.
• Having completed the initial phases of the project a clear strategy for on going compliance has been formulated.
• Developing FRA Compliance