5 Compliance Issues We Found on a Retail FM Audit
A walkthrough of a typical UK high street retail unit — and what most building managers miss
Episode 1
What We Found
5 ObservationsFire door self-closer missing
Immediate RiskSelf-closer missing on staff corridor fire door — immediate enforcement risk and breach of Fire Safety Order.
Emergency lighting failure
Immediate RiskUnit failed monthly test and was left undocumented for 3 weeks.
Extinguisher service overdue
Statutory BreachAnnual service overdue by 4 months, rendering the insurance potentially void in that area.
EICR expired
Immediate RiskNo record of fixed wire testing (EICR) in 6 years. Statutory requirement for commercial units.
Legionella Risk Assessment
Statutory BreachNo risk assessment on record for staff kitchen and restroom facilities.
Episode Transcript
"Is your building making any of these mistakes? Our site surveys identify these issues before they become enforcement notices."
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