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Every business, landlord and care home in England and Wales needs a fire risk assessment. It’s the law, and it’s the starting point for everything else in your fire safety plan, from alarms and emergency lighting to staff training.
We’ve carried out fire risk assessments for over 25 years. Today we complete more than 70 a year across 240+ buildings, from small offices to multi-occupied residential blocks. You get a clear written report, a prioritised action plan, and someone you can actually call when you have a question.
Book a fire risk assessment or call 01748 811992.
What is a fire risk assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a structured inspection of your building that identifies what could start a fire, what would burn, and who would be at risk if it did. It then checks whether your current precautions are good enough to keep those people safe, and sets out what needs to change.
You’ll sometimes see it called a fire safety risk assessment or simply a fire assessment. They all mean the same thing: a documented assessment of fire risk that meets the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Our assessments look at:
- Fire hazards – sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen, from electrical equipment to waste storage
- People at risk – staff, visitors, residents, and anyone who may need help to escape
- Escape routes – corridors, stairs, exits, signage and fire doors
- Detection and warning – your fire alarm system and how it’s tested
- Emergency lighting and firefighting equipment – whether it’s suitable, maintained and in the right place
- Management – training, fire drills, record keeping and your emergency plan
Do I need a fire risk assessment?
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building, or the shared parts of a residential one, the answer is yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the “responsible person” must make sure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is in place. That’s usually the employer, the building owner, the landlord or the managing agent.
We carry out fire risk assessments for:
- Offices – office fire risk assessments for single tenants and multi-let buildings
- Workplaces – shops, warehouses, workshops and industrial units
- Landlords – common areas of flats, HMOs and holiday lets
- Care homes – where residents may need assisted evacuation
- Schools, community buildings and places of worship
Fire risk assessment requirements: what the law says
- It must be written down. Since October 2023, every responsible person must keep a full written record of their fire risk assessment, whatever the size of the business.
- It must name who did it. The record has to include the name of the person or company that carried out the assessment.
- It must be done by a competent person. That means someone with the right training, experience and knowledge for your type of building.
- It must be kept up to date. Review it regularly, and straight away after any significant change, such as building work, a change of use, or a fire or near miss.
Get it wrong and the consequences are serious. Fire authorities can issue enforcement or prohibition notices, and serious breaches can lead to unlimited fines or prison.
How our fire risk assessments work
- Quick call – we ask about your building, how it’s used and who’s in it, then give you a fixed quote.
- Site visit – our assessor walks every area, checks your fire safety equipment and records, and talks to whoever manages the building day to day.
- Written report – you receive your fire risk assessment report, with findings, photos and a risk rating.
- Action plan – every issue is prioritised (high, medium, low) with a clear recommendation, so you know exactly what to fix first.
- Ongoing support – questions about the report? Call us. When it’s due for review, we’ll remind you.
Commercial fire risk assessments with everything under one roof
Most assessors stop at the report. We don’t. Because we also install and maintain fire alarms, emergency lighting and fire extinguishers, and run fire warden training and evacuation drills, we can help you close every action on your plan. One company, one point of contact.
Why choose The Fire Safety Company?
- BAFE registered and NSI Gold approved – independently audited for quality and competence
- 25+ years’ experience – over 70 fire risk assessments a year across 240+ buildings
- Plain-English reports – no jargon, just what’s wrong and how to fix it
- Based in North Yorkshire, working across the UK – see areas we cover
Need a fire risk assessment?
Tell us about your building and we’ll send a fixed quote, usually the same day.
Get a quote or call 01748 811992
