Ron Fellowes MIFSM, GIFireE, CertNCRQ

Fire Safety Manager

Role & Responsibilities: Experienced Fire Safety Manager delivering fire risk assessments, consultancy, compliance support, and fire safety management across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and specialist environments

Expertise: Specialises in complex and high‑risk buildings, including student accommodation and healthcare, with strengths in intrusive surveys (Type 2 & 4), compartmentation, fire door assessments, and BS 5839 system evaluation

Notable Achievements: Holds Level 5 and Level 6 fire and safety qualifications, provides NSI/BAFE SP205 (Silver) standard validation, and brings extensive practical experience in enforcement support, training delivery, and developing compliant fire safety strategies

Articles by Ron Fellowes MIFSM, GIFireE, CertNCRQ

Are Fire Risk Assessment Recommendations Mandatory?

Fire Risk Assessment recommendations are not automatically legal requirements, but they should never be dismissed as optional. Responsible Persons should prioritise and manage them and maintain compliance with UK fire safety legislation.
Fire Risk Assessment for Block Management

Fire Risk Assessments are a key part of managing fire safety in residential blocks. This guide explains who is responsible, what an assessment should cover and how managing agents and landlords should manage findings across their portfolios.
Fire Risk Assessment for High-Rise Buildings

Fire risk assessments for high-rise residential buildings must consider evacuation arrangements, external walls, communal areas and building-specific fire hazards. Assessments should cover and how property and compliance teams can manage findings across complex residential buildings.
Fire Risk Assessment for Student Accommodation

Student accommodation presents specific fire safety challenges, from shared kitchens and changing occupancy to evacuation and sleeping risk. A Fire Risk Assessment should cover how universities, landlords and accommodation providers should manage the findings.
How to Choose a Fire Risk Assessor

Choosing the right fire risk assessor is essential for effective fire safety management and ongoing compliance. This guide explains what makes a competent fire risk assessor, why experience and third-party certification matter, what questions to ask before appointing a provider, and how to identify a high-quality Fire Risk Assessment.
Emergency Lighting Regulations: A Guide for UK Responsible Persons

Emergency lighting helps occupants evacuate safely when normal lighting fails, but many Responsible Persons are unsure which regulations apply. This guide explains UK emergency lighting legislation, the role of BS 5266, where emergency lighting is required, and how it supports wider fire safety compliance.
How Often Should Emergency Lighting Be Tested?

Emergency lighting testing helps ensure escape routes remain illuminated during a fire or power failure. This guide explains the monthly and annual testing routine required under BS 5266, who’s responsible, and what the law expects from Responsible Persons.
A Guide to HMO Fire Risk Assessment Requirements

Many HMO landlords understand they have fire safety responsibilities, but fewer are clear on exactly what the law requires. Misunderstanding those duties can lead to compliance issues, licensing problems, and increased risk to residents. This guide explains the fire risk assessment requirements that apply to HMOs and what landlords and managing agents need to do in practice.
A Guide to Fire Risk Assessments for Landlords

Not every landlord needs a fire risk assessment, but misunderstanding where the legal duty applies can create significant compliance risks. Discover which properties require an assessment, the legislation involved, and what landlords need to do to meet their fire safety responsibilities.
What Does a Fire Door Inspection Include?

A fire door can appear compliant, while hidden defects reduce its ability to resist fire and smoke. Discover what a fire door inspection includes, what inspectors check, and how inspection findings help Responsible Persons prioritise remedial works and demonstrate compliance.