MyQA Articles #Fire Safety

This article demystifies British Standards for care home leaders who are already navigating CQC requirements, HSE expectations, local authority contracts, and employment law. It clarifies the difference between a statutory requirement and a standard that becomes effectively mandatory when referenced by regulators, auditors, insurers, or fire safety officers. The piece positions British Standards as practical, industry-agreed guidance that helps demonstrate robust governance, risk management, and defensible decision-making during inspections and audits.

A myth busting guide for care providers on fire door inspections, legal duties under the Fire Safety Order, and what CQC ready evidence looks like.

A practical, care home focused schedule for fire door inspections, common defects, record keeping, and how to evidence compliance.