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Fire safety
How do you prepare for a fire authority inspection?
Inspections usually fail on paperwork and on maintenance that was never documented — not on a defect found on the day.
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What does a fire risk assessment cover?
A fire risk assessment is not a walk round with a checklist. It connects what will burn, how much of it there is, and what is meant to stop it.
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Hazardous materials
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