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Statutory compliance is a set of legal obligations and requirements that businesses and commercial property owners must adhere to. These requirements are set out in various regulations and laws, which must be followed to ensure the safety of the building, its users, and the environment. Below, we’ll look at the different elements of statutory compliance when managing a commercial building in the UK.
Fire Safety: Fire safety is one of the most critical elements of statutory compliance. Buildings must comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which sets out the legal obligations for fire safety. This includes measures such as installing fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire doors, and emergency lighting, as well as regular fire risk assessments and staff training.
Health and Safety: Businesses and commercial property owners must ensure the building is safe and healthy for all who use it. This includes regular health and safety risk assessments, providing secure access and egress, and ensuring that machinery and equipment in use are regularly inspected and maintained. In addition, businesses must also comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which outlines the legal obligations for health and safety in the workplace.
Asbestos Management: Buildings constructed before the year 2000 may contain asbestos, a hazardous material. Businesses and commercial property owners must ensure that they have an asbestos management plan, which includes regular surveys to identify any asbestos-containing materials and a plan for their safe removal.
Electrical Safety: All electrical installations within a building must be safe and regularly inspected and maintained. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 sets out the legal obligations for electrical safety, which includes regular electrical safety checks and PAT testing for electrical appliances.
Legionella Control: Legionella is a bacterium that can cause a serious lung infection known as Legionnaires’ disease. Commercial property owners must have a legionella risk assessment and management plan to identify and control potential risks.
Environmental Compliance: Businesses and commercial property owners must comply with various environmental regulations, including waste management, air pollution, and water pollution. This includes ensuring that waste is correctly disposed of, reducing energy consumption, and ensuring the building’s water systems are regularly tested and maintained.
Disability Access: Buildings must be accessible to all, including those with disabilities. The Equality Act 2010 sets out the legal requirements for disability access, including wheelchair access, accessible toilets, and adequate signage.
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Expertise: Envirosafe specialises in statutory compliance and is highly experienced and deeply understands the various regulations and laws that businesses must comply with. They can provide expert advice and guidance on ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
Efficiency: Conducting an annual audit with the help of an Envirosafe consultant can help businesses save time and resources. Our consultant will identify compliance issues quickly and efficiently, allowing companies to address them before they become more significant problems.
Risk Mitigation: Non-compliance can result in severe consequences, including fines, legal action, and reputational damage. Conducting an annual audit with an Envirosafe consultant will help businesses identify and mitigate risks before they result in costly consequences.
Continuous Improvement: By working with an Envirosafe consultant to conduct an annual audit, businesses can identify areas for improvement and take steps to enhance their compliance practices over time.
Peace of Mind: Knowing that your company and business comply with all regulations and laws can provide business owners and managers peace of mind. It can also help to build trust and confidence among stakeholders, including customers, employees, and investors.
Working with an Envirosafe consultant to conduct an annual audit can help businesses meet all regulations and laws, mitigate risks, and continuously improve their compliance practices.
In summary, statutory compliance is essential when managing commercial buildings in the UK. Businesses and commercial property owners must comply with all legal obligations related to fire safety, health and safety, asbestos management, electrical safety, legionella control, environmental compliance, and disability access. Envirosafe consultants carry out comprehensive inspections and compliance audits that can be carried out for buildings, group portfolios, and management companies to ensure that you are meeting all statutory compliance regulations. By adhering to the regulations, businesses, property managers, and landlords can ensure the safety of their occupants and the environment and avoid legal penalties and reputational damage.
Give us a call today to chat with one of our friendly staff to learn about how Envirosafe Statutory Compliance Audits can help you achieve and maintain statutory compliance.