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FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS

Fire risk assessments are a vital part of any business’s fire safety strategy, helping to identify potential fire hazards, assess the level of risk, and ensure suitable measures are in place to protect people, property, and premises. They are also a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for non-domestic premises, where the Responsible Person must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and kept up to date.

Having a professional fire risk assessment helps you understand whether your current fire safety arrangements are adequate, including escape routes, fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, staff training, and general fire safety management. It also provides clear recommendations to help you reduce risk, improve safety, and stay compliant with your legal responsibilities.

We carry out thorough fire risk assessments tailored to the specific use, layout, occupancy, and fire risks of your premises, providing clear, practical advice to help you manage fire safety with confidence.

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Who needs a Fire Risk Assessment?

If you are responsible for a business, commercial premises, rental property, place of assembly, shared building, or any non-domestic premises, you may have legal duties under fire safety legislation.

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A fire risk assessment helps you understand the risks within your premises and what action may be needed to protect staff, visitors, customers, tenants, contractors, and anyone else who may be affected by a fire.

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Examples of premises in need of Fire Risk Assessments are:

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  • Shops and retail premises

  • Offices and workshops

  • Warehouses and industrial units

  • Hospitality and licensed premises

  • Community buildings and village halls

  • Holiday lets, HMOs, flats

  • Landlord-managed commercial or mixed-use buildings

  • Care Homes

What does a Fire Risk Assessment include?

During the assessment, we review the key areas of fire safety within your premises, including how fires could start, how they could spread, who may be at risk, and whether the existing precautions are suitable.

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  • Fire hazards and ignition sources

  • People at risk, including staff, visitors, contractors, and vulnerable occupants

  • Means of escape and final exits

  • Fire doors, compartmentation, and general fire separation

  • Fire alarm and detection arrangements

  • Emergency lighting provision

  • Fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment

  • Fire safety signs and notices

  • Housekeeping, storage, and arson risks

  • Electrical, heating, cooking, and contractor-related risks

  • Fire safety management, records, testing, and staff training

What you recieve

Following the visit, you will receive a clear written Fire Risk Assessment report setting out the significant findings, current fire safety arrangements, and any recommended actions.

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Our reports are written in plain English and are designed to be practical, easy to understand, and useful for business owners, landlords, managing agents, and responsible persons.

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  • A written Fire Risk Assessment report

  • Clear significant findings

  • Practical recommendations

  • Prioritised action plan

  • Suggested timescales based on risk

  • Photographic evidence where useful

  • Guidance on what should be reviewed, maintained, or improved

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