PAS 79-1:2020 PDF Download

PAS 79-1:2020 is a standard that provides recommendations on how to conduct fire risk assessments for non-domestic premises. It is part of the PAS 79 series, with Part 2 focusing on fire risk assessments for domestic premises.

Intended for fire safety professionals, the standard outlines a methodology for carrying out and documenting fire risk assessments in compliance with legislation. It aims to promote a better understanding of fire risks and fire safety, establish a consistent approach to assessments, and provide a benchmark for a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. The standard also emphasizes the importance of competence among fire risk assessors and includes guidance on external wall construction and cladding considerations.

Notable changes in this revised version include reclassifying the previous guide as a code of practice, excluding certain types of housing from the scope (covered in PAS 79-2:2020), updates based on experience, new guidance on external wall construction and cladding, and emphasis on the competence of fire risk assessors. The standard also takes into account changes in British Standards.