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Site inspection to ensure compliance with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005

  • Site: Rosyth
  • IR number: 21-147
  • Date: February 2022
  • LC numbers: N/A

Executive summary

Purpose of Intervention

This was a planned inspection of life fire safety of the Rosyth RDL site, undertaken as part of the planned intervention strategy for the Operating Facilities Division (OFD) of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), carried out in-line with the planned inspection programme contained in the RRDL Integrated Intervention Strategy (IIS).

Interventions Carried Out by ONR

The purpose of this intervention was to ensure that the Licensee was compliant with the requirements of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, by undertaking an assessment of the General Fire Safety Measures (as defined by Section 53(4) – Schedule 2) of the Act.

Explanation of Judgement if Safety System Not Judged to be Adequate

Not applicable.

Key Findings, Inspector's Opinions and Reasons for Judgements Made

My overall assessment was that RRDL ensures that fire safety is taken seriously, and that a clear understanding of the requirements to ensure continued compliance at RRDL was adequately demonstrated. RRDL has identified and prioritised fire at an appropriate risk level within the facilities inspected. Throughout the inspection, all of those that I had contact with demonstrated an enthusiastic focus, support and attention to life fire safety requirements.

Conclusion of Intervention

No matters of regulatory concern were identified, and no ongoing regulatory action is required at this time, therefore, I have rated the outcome of this inspection as GREEN.