Practical fire safety for existing specialised housing and similar premises: BRIA

7. Competition Assessment

The nature of the implementation of the Guidance is unlikely to impact on competitiveness of Scottish companies within the UK or elsewhere in Europe. The following competition assessment questions have been considered and it is felt unlikely that any new Guidance will have a significant impact on competition:

• Will the Guidance directly or indirectly limit the number or range of suppliers?
• Will the Guidance limit the ability of supplier to compete?
• Will the Guidance limit suppliers' incentive to compete vigorously?
• Will the Guidance limit the choices and information available to consumers?

Our view is that the answer is no to each of these tests. Where Fire Safety equipment, and/or Fire Risk Assessments are required to be purchased, there is potential for businesses already in this market to benefit.