10 reasons to use a BAFE registered company for fire safety
As a business owner it is now your responsibility to conduct a fire risk assessment of your property and ensure reasonable steps have been taken to reduce fire risk and provide means of escape from the building in the event of a fire.
Whether you are looking to upgrade your fire system, make additions to your current system due to building changes, or have been advised to review your fire risk assessment, it is important your chosen provider is certified and BAFE registered for the service your require.
1. BAFE conduct an independent assessment of competency
To be BAFE registered, companies are independently and regularly assessed by a UKAS Accredited Certification Body. This assessment ensures companies are fully competent in delivering the service you require to the highest standard.
2. You're dealing with professionals, who provide assurance of excellence
Independent assessments that form part of being a BAFE member are completely voluntary. This means that companies' own time and money is used to demonstrate their commitment to excellence.
3. Reduce the risk - why not choose a certificated provider?
It's easier than ever to find a third-party accredited fire safety provider. BAFE certificate companies for individual services such as installation, maintenance and specialist services, so you can refine your search and find local experts without loss of competition.
4. Evidential Competency
BAFE approved providers can demonstrate certificated evidence that they have met the high standards of competency. As someone who is responsible for your fire safety, you and your insurers will be interested in seeing this evidence, which can also help during a claim.
5. Confidence in your own decision
By choosing an accredited installer, gain peace of mind that you've made the right choice and demonstrate due diligence in sourcing the right company, with the right skill-set, to help you meet your fire safety obligations.
6. Annual assessments to maintain performance
To maintain the highest levels of competency, BAFE registered companies are accessed each year to make sure they are performing their duty to withhold up-to-date relevant standards and best working practice.
7. Regular reviews of BAFE scheme criteria
BAFE stands at the forefront of the fire safety industry. To maintain their own high standards, their scheme criteria is monitored and reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they stay at the leading edge of standards. It is essential that not only providers, but the schemes and accreditations themselves are at the top of their game.
8. Strict performance reviews
If for any reason a BAFE accredited provider's competency falls below their high standards, there is a strict procedure in place to potentially investigate, suspend or terminate certification. Fire safety is a serious business, therefore BAFE monitor all companies to maintain excellence.
9. BAFE members are simple to source nationwide
The BAFE register can be used to find or verify accreditation details for your fire safety requirements. It's free to access and is the essential guide to finding a competent fire safety provider.
10. Recommended by the Government and Rescue Services
There is no better recommendation that one from the Rescue Services themselves, who deal with fighting fire and saving lives. BAFE is also recommended by both GOV.UK and GOV.SCOT fire safety guidance, quoting that certificated providers should be used as "an effective means of providing the fullest possible assurances, offering a level of quality, reliability and safety that non-certificated products may lack".
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