What is the legal requirement?
Employers must undertake a
fire risk assessment. A designated member of staff responsible for Health & Safety is accountable for the servicing of fire extinguishers.
Under the Fire and Rescue (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, and Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010, employers are required to ensure that, where fitted, any fire protection equipment is maintained to the relevant standard, and that records are kept.
Who does it apply to?
All commercial environments, and properties whereby the public reside or visit. This includes, for example, rental property, offices, shops and retail outlets, factories and industrial premises, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and all other commercial properties.