Fire risk assessments
For landlords, businesses and property managers. We assess the premises on site, record the findings in a clear written report and set out exactly what needs doing, in order of priority.
Request a quoteThe requirement
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
If you are responsible for a non-domestic premises, an HMO or the common parts of a block of flats, you are required to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment in place.
What it involves
A systematic look at four questions.
We identify fire hazards, determine who may be at risk, evaluate the existing fire safety measures and identify any improvements needed.
The assessment is matched to the premises and its use, and is reviewed whenever circumstances change or there is reason to believe it is no longer valid.
How could a fire start?
Sources of ignition, fuel and the activities that bring them together.
How might it spread?
Compartmentation, fire doors, linings and the routes smoke would take.
How would people be warned?
Detection and alarm, matched to the building and the people in it.
How could they escape safely?
Means of escape, travel distances, emergency lighting and signage.
Who this is for
Premises we assess.
Not sure whether yours needs one, or what type? Ask, and we’ll advise before anything is quoted.
- Commercial premises and offices
- Shops, restaurants, cafés and hospitality
- HMOs and rented properties
- Blocks of flats and communal areas
- Warehouses and industrial buildings
- Care homes, guesthouses and other residential premises
Our services
Six ways we help.
- 01
Fire risk assessments
A full on-site assessment and written report for new or previously unassessed premises.
- 02
Fire risk assessment reviews
A review of an existing assessment following changes to the premises, its use or its occupants, or at the agreed review interval.
- 03
Landlord and HMO fire safety
Assessments written to the standards local authorities expect for licensed HMOs and shared houses.
- 04
Commercial fire risk assessments
Offices, retail, hospitality and industrial units.
- 05
Fire safety action plans
A prioritised schedule of remedial actions with suggested timescales.
- 06
Ongoing fire safety support
Help putting the action plan into practice, with scheduled reviews and reminders.
What you receive
A report you can act on.
Plain-English findings, written to stand up to a licensing officer, an insurer or a fire and rescue service audit.
Fire risk assessment: Contents
- A written report recording the premises, hazards, people at risk and existing control measures
- A prioritised action plan with timescales
- A summary suitable for landlords, insurers, licensing officers and the fire and rescue service
- A recommended review date
Before you book
All questionsWhat is a fire risk assessment?
A systematic examination of a premises to identify fire hazards, determine who may be at risk, evaluate the existing fire safety measures and identify any improvements needed. It considers how a fire could start, how it might spread, how people would be warned and how they could escape safely. The findings are recorded in a written report with recommendations where necessary.
Who needs a fire risk assessment?
Anyone responsible for a non-domestic premises or the common parts of a residential building, including:
- Landlords and owners of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)
- Small offices, shops and commercial units
- Restaurants, cafés and takeaways
- Letting agents and property management companies
- Small warehouses and workshops
- Owners and managers of other non-domestic premises
How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
It depends on the type, size and complexity of the premises, the number of occupants and the scope of work. We provide a fixed quotation based on the information you supply.
How long does an assessment take?
The site visit depends on the size and complexity of the premises. Time is also needed afterwards to review information and prepare the written report. We’ll give you a timescale with the quotation.
How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
There is no fixed annual rule that applies to every premises. An assessment should be reviewed regularly and whenever significant changes occur (to the building, its use, its occupants or its fire safety measures) or when there is reason to believe it is no longer valid. We recommend a review date in every report.
Will I receive a written report?
Yes. Every assessment and inspection comes with a written report or certificate documenting the findings and any recommendations.
Not sure what you need?
Not sure whether your premises needs an assessment, or what type? Get in touch and we’ll advise.