What happens if I don comply with the FSO or conduct a Fire Risk Assessment?
The Fire and Rescue Authority are the enforcing authority for the FSO for most premises. The fire safety officer will expect to see a copy of your Fire Risk Assessment when he/she audits your premises. Failure to comply with any requirement of the FSO could result in an enforcement notice being served, personal prosecution of the responsible person or even imprisonment. Some Fire Authorities will maintain a register of premises that they have served enforcement notices on or taken prosecution action against. This register will be available to the public and other agencies which may impact on your customer base. Non compliance with the Order may also invalidate your building insurance.
