Fire Safety Order: Breaches
Evidence collection and presentation
Target audience
Fire Safety Officers, Inspectors and Fire Safety Managers
The course is designed for those who are likely to encounter breaches of the Fire Safety Order. They are provided with skills to manage the situation, take notes and collect evidence, make a witness statement and appear in court. For those who undertake the full investigation, see Fire Safety Enforcement 2
Aim
To enable delegates to manage Fire Safety Order breaches when inspecting and auditing premises
Outcomes
To enable delegates to understand:
- How to define objectives in relation to inspection and enforcement
- Identification of potential offences in accordance with Parts 3 & 4 of FSO
- Impact of other relevant legislation such as Human Rights, PACE, CPIA
- Required public interest test and evidential test
- Court procedures and being a witness in court
- How to identify the ‘responsible person(s)’
Delegates will also learn to:
- Communicate with potential suspects at premises
- Describe the terms of the caution and when it should be used
- Take notes in accordance with PACE and accepted best practice
- Obtain evidence and digital images of potential offences to correct standard
- Handle and store exhibits in accordance with evidential requirements
- Write a structured witness statement to include all relevant details
Core legislation
Delegates gain a working knowledge of:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
- Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA)
Duration
2 days
Costs
Inclusive delegate costs, are between £210 - £365 per delegate depending on location and whether an in-house or open course is attended