The Osterna Blog
The latest fire safety guidance from our accredited specialists
At Osterna, we provide expert fire safety guidance and compliance support to help you stay ahead of legislation. Browse our latest articles below - from risk assessment advice and regulation updates to practical guidance that makes compliance straightforward.
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What Should a Fire Risk Assessment Include?
A fire risk assessment that overlooks key risks can leave organisations exposed to significant compliance and safety issues. This guide explains what a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment should contain and how to identify whether an assessment provides the information needed to manage fire safety effectively.
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How Long Does a Fire Risk Assessment Last?
Many organisations assume a fire risk assessment remains valid until the next scheduled review. In reality, building changes, evolving risks, and regulatory expectations can all affect whether an assessment remains suitable and sufficient. This guide explains when a fire risk assessment should be reviewed and the warning signs that it may no longer reflect the building’s current risks.
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How Often Should a Fire Risk Assessment Be Carried Out?
Many organisations review fire risk assessments on a fixed schedule. The challenge is that review frequency should reflect the building’s risks, not simply the calendar. This guide explains how Responsible Persons can develop review programmes that support effective fire safety management and compliance.
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Are Fire Door Inspections a Legal Requirement?
Fire doors are one of the most commonly identified defects in residential fire safety inspections and can significantly undermine a building’s compartmentation strategy if left unchecked. This guide explains how often fire doors should be inspected, the legal requirements that apply, who is responsible for compliance, and how housing providers can develop an effective inspection programme across their portfolio.
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Is a Fire Risk Assessment a Legal Requirement?
Fire risk assessments are a key part of residential fire safety compliance. Learn what UK legislation requires and what it means for managing agents and housing providers.
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When Is a Fire Risk Assessment Required for Flats?
Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for many residential buildings. This guide explains when they apply to flats, what legislation governs them, and what compliance professionals need to know.
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Who Is Responsible for Fire Risk Assessments in a Block of Flats?
Managing fire safety within flats involves clear legal responsibilities. This guide explains who the Responsible Person is and what current fire safety legislation requires.
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What Is a Fire Risk Assessment?
Fire risk assessments are a key part of fire safety compliance within residential buildings. This guide explains what a fire risk assessment includes, why it matters, and what current legislation requires.
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How Long Does a Fire Risk Assessment Last?
Many organisations assume a fire risk assessment remains valid until the next scheduled review. In reality, building changes, evolving risks, and regulatory expectations can all affect whether an assessment remains suitable and sufficient. This guide explains when a fire risk assessment should be reviewed and the warning signs that it may no longer reflect the building’s current risks.
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What Should a Fire Risk Assessment Include?
A fire risk assessment that overlooks key risks can leave organisations exposed to significant compliance and safety issues. This guide explains what a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment should contain and how to identify whether an assessment provides the information needed to manage fire safety effectively.
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How Often Should a Fire Risk Assessment Be Carried Out?
Many organisations review fire risk assessments on a fixed schedule. The challenge is that review frequency should reflect the building’s risks, not simply the calendar. This guide explains how Responsible Persons can develop review programmes that support effective fire safety management and compliance.
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What Are the 5 Steps of a Fire Risk Assessment?
Not sure whether your building needs a fire risk assessment? This guide explains when fire risk assessments are legally required, who is responsible, and includes a practical checklist to help determine whether your premises fall within scope of fire safety legislation.
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Do I Need a Fire Risk Assessment? Legal Requirements Explained
Not sure whether your building needs a fire risk assessment? This guide explains when fire risk assessments are legally required, who is responsible, and includes a practical checklist to help determine whether your premises fall within scope of fire safety legislation.
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Is a Fire Risk Assessment a Legal Requirement?
Fire risk assessments are a key part of residential fire safety compliance. Learn what UK legislation requires and what it means for managing agents and housing providers.
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When Is a Fire Risk Assessment Required for Flats?
Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for many residential buildings. This guide explains when they apply to flats, what legislation governs them, and what compliance professionals need to know.
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Who Is Responsible for Fire Risk Assessments in a Block of Flats?
Managing fire safety within flats involves clear legal responsibilities. This guide explains who the Responsible Person is and what current fire safety legislation requires.
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What Is a Fire Risk Assessment?
Fire risk assessments are a key part of fire safety compliance within residential buildings. This guide explains what a fire risk assessment includes, why it matters, and what current legislation requires.
