University Fire Safety

The University Fire Safety Team provides regulatory and practical fire safety advice to the University of Cambridge management and staff, thereby protecting all relevant persons and the estate from the possible consequences of fire.

Good fire safety management is not only essential for life safety and property protection but also provides the additional benefit of minimising the impact to business continuity, financial loss and reputational damage.

The University Fire Safety team will:

provide expert advice to the University and Director of Estates, on how to meet, deliver and maintain statutory fire safety obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (as amended) and The Fire Safety England Regulations 2022 where these apply
support Departmental Fire Safety Managers and Fire Wardens in their roles and provide adequate training to maintain competence
ensure suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments are carried out for all relevant University premises and that they are reviewed annually or at a time of significant change
provide a programme for general staff fire safety awareness training
provide advice and support on all matters relating to fire safety provision within the University estate portfolio
liaise with the University’s insurers with regards to fire safety within University premises
liaise with Cambridgeshire Fire Authority on all statutory fire safety matters
ensure fire incidents are investigated
audit premises to ensure compliance with this policy and the relevant legislation at a frequency determined by the Risk Based Audit Programme
review fire safety information provided by contractors to ensure this it is suitable and sufficient
appoint competent fire safety consultants to undertake fire risk assessments on behalf of the University
set the standard and timeframes for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), testing, and remedial works for fire safety systems. Audit a percentage of PPM paperwork to ensure standards are met.