Briefings for responsible persons
What is an EWS1 form, and is it the same as a fire risk assessment?
An EWS1 form is a one-page record, created by RICS with lenders, that tells a valuer whether the external wall of a residential building needs remedial work. It is signed by a suitably qualified professional, rates the wall A1 to A3 or B1 to B2, and is valid for up to five years. It is not a legal requirement and it is not a fire risk assessment.
Read the briefingFire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: what blocks of flats must do
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force on 23 January 2023. They apply to blocks of flats with common parts. All such blocks must…
2 November 2026
How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
The law sets no fixed interval. It says the responsible person must review the assessment regularly, and straight away if there is reason to think it…
2 November 2026
PAS 79 and BS 9792: the methods behind a fire risk assessment
PAS 79 is a British Standards Institution method for carrying out and recording a fire risk assessment. PAS 79-1:2020 covers non-housing premises such…
2 November 2026
Who is the responsible person for fire safety?
In England and Wales the responsible person is the employer, for any workplace they control, and otherwise the person who has control of the premises…
2 November 2026
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