Why Statutory Compliance Audits are Important
Fire Safety: Fire safety is one of the most critical elements of statutory compliance. Buildings must comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which sets out the legal obligations for fire safety. This includes measures such as installing fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire doors, and emergency lighting, as well as regular fire risk assessments and staff training.
Health and Safety: Businesses and commercial property owners must ensure the building is safe and healthy for all who use it. This includes regular health and safety risk assessments, providing secure access and egress, and ensuring that machinery and equipment in use are regularly inspected and maintained. In addition, businesses must also comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which outlines the legal obligations for health and safety in the workplace.
Asbestos Management: Buildings constructed before the year 2000 may contain asbestos, a hazardous material. Businesses and commercial property owners must ensure that they have an asbestos management plan, which includes regular surveys to identify any asbestos-containing materials and a plan for their safe removal.