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LACORS Fire Safety Guidance to be Used in HHSRS Assessments
Vaddaram v East Lindsey District Council [2012] UKUT 194 (LC) is an Upper Tribunal decision relating to fire safety under the housing health and safety rating system and, in particular, the use of the LACORS fire safety guidance.
Example Fire Risk Assessment Form
Below are a couple of useful forms when producing a fire risk assessment generally on an HMO property.
Fire Alarm Testing Intervals
The LACORS fire safety guidance provides valuable guidance on the intervals by which you should test different fire alarm systems.
Lacors Fire Safety Guidance
For shared accommodation or converted blocks of flats, see the practical LACORS guidance on fire safety in let property.
Related Forms
Fire Safety and Fire Door Instructions (England)
This is a PDF document combining simple fire safety instructions on what to do in the event of a fire and fire door instructions.
Blank Fire Risk Assessment Form
The Lacors Fire Safety Guidance provides a suggested fire risk assessment form. This template is based on that form and is in Word format so can be easily edited and completed.