Phil like most I agree with you but I am not sure if all responsible persons would. I think many RP's are only interested in a token effort and some no effort at all. Taking into account the chances of being found out being very low it doesn’t bode well for the future.
What is "a more complex premises", it’s mentioned in the guides but not defined I believe the woolly guidance doesn’t help.
I absolutely agree TW. CLG have issued poor conflicting guidance, many FRS have poorly trained inspectors, but to be fair what guidance is available to train with??
I would not say most, but a scarey number of businesses only pay lip service to the new law and some as you say just ignore their responsibilities aware that they are unlikely to get caught.
Perhaps you can understand their reluctance when there has suddenly emerged a whole host of incompetent fire consultants who will take their money and produce useless risk assessments.
Time will tell if this approach to ensuring appropriate levels of safety works.
