Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) Become Mandatory

For high-rise and high-risk buildings, PEEPs are now a legal requirement to ensure safe evacuation for all residents.

Who benefits:

• Residents with mobility issues, disabilities, or vulnerabilities.

• Building owners and emergency services for efficient evacuations.

How PEEPs work:

1. Identify residents needing assistance.

2. Create customised evacuation plans tailored to each individual.

3. Train staff and emergency personnel to implement plans effectively.

💡 Fact: Personalised evacuation plans can halve emergency response times.

Phasing Out AFFF Fire Extinguishers (By 4 July 2025)

By 4 July 2025, AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) fire extinguishers will be banned in the UK due to environmental concerns.

The issue:

• Contains PFAS “forever chemicals” harmful to ecosystems, groundwater, and human health.

Your solution:

• Replace AFFF extinguishers with eco-friendly alternatives like water mist or clean-agent extinguishers.

• Conduct a premises audit to identify and replace affected extinguishers before the deadline.

💡 Switching to sustainable fire safety solutions protects both lives and the environment.

Your Legal Responsibilities as the Responsible Person

As a business owner or building manager, you are legally responsible for fire safety compliance.

Your duties include:

• Conducting a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment.

• Ensuring a competent person carries out the assessment.

• Maintaining written records for businesses with five or more employees.

⚠️ Non-compliance can result in unlimited fines or imprisonment.

✅ Action steps:

• Keep your fire risk assessment up to date.

• Address hazards promptly.

• Train staff in fire safety procedures.

➡️ Fire safety is not optional. Protect your employees, customers, and premises by acting now.