Nominated person
Nominated fire safety person in Reigate
If your organisation has no one holding a recognised fire safety qualification such as an NEBOSH Fire Certificate or an IFE membership to manage risks internally, find out what a nominated consultant does. Ongoing support covers the responsible person's duties without transferring legal accountability.
The gap
Why organisations need a nominated person
The law requires every workplace or shared building to have a competent person handling fire safety. When nobody inside the organisation holds that knowledge, the duty still applies.
A nominated consultant acts as that competent person. The specialist firm reviews escape routes, checks equipment records and keeps the written policy current throughout the year.
This arrangement does not transfer legal responsibility. The owner or employer remains the responsible person, but the specialist handles the technical work and scheduled reviews.
Without this support, small offices and landlords often miss review dates or fail to act on findings from earlier assessments, leaving gaps in protection.
From uncertainty to a managed routine
These two stages show what typically changes when an organisation moves from having no fire safety lead to retaining a nominated consultant.
Before a nomination
No one is certain who checks the alarms, updates the evacuation plan or arranges staff training. Review dates pass without action because nobody owns the task.
After a nomination
A named consultant schedules reviews, logs completed checks and advises the responsible person on any changes required by updated regulations or alterations to the building.
Services supporting the nominated role
Most enquiries about a nominated person involve arranging a baseline assessment first, then scheduling regular reviews and specific checks as the building changes over time.
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Fire risk assessment
The starting point for any nominated role. A specialist firm examines the premises, identifies hazards and writes the report the consultant uses to plan ongoing management.
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Fire safety policy document
The written procedures the nominated consultant maintains. It sets out alarm testing routines, evacuation instructions and the schedule for future reviews across the year.
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Fire warden training
When the consultant recommends trained wardens, a specialist firm delivers sessions so staff know their duties during drills and actual evacuations at the premises.
Other checks arranged
Questions about nominating a consultant
Common points raised by owners and employers in Reigate before arranging ongoing fire safety support for their premises.
- Who qualifies as competent?
- A person with sufficient training, experience and knowledge of fire safety legislation. For many small organisations, this means retaining a specialist firm rather than relying on internal staff.
- Does liability transfer?
- No. The responsible person retains legal accountability. The nominated consultant provides the expertise needed to meet those obligations and keep the building compliant.
- How often do they visit?
- Frequency depends on the building type and occupancy. Most arrangements include an annual review, with additional visits after significant alterations or incidents on site.
- What if the building changes?
- Any alteration to layout, occupancy or use should trigger a review. The nominated consultant advises whether a full reassessment or a targeted update is required.
Enquire about a nominated person
Send a description of your building and its current fire safety arrangements. The enquiry goes to a specialist firm for consideration. It does not commit you to any contract or fee.
- No obligation to proceed
- Direct to specialist firms
- Local to Reigate