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Fire Risk Assessment2026-09-18T10:34:10+00:00

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS

Since 2006, it has been a legal requirement
for a UK business to carry out a fire risk assessment

HELPING YOU STAY SAFE, PROTECTED AND COMPLIANT

Fire Risk Assessments are a legal requirement for all non-domestic premises and play a vital role in protecting people, property and businesses from the devastating effects of fire.

A thorough and professionally conducted assessment requires specialist knowledge, experience and an in-depth understanding of current fire safety legislation. Our qualified Fire Risk Assessors are BAFE SP205 accredited as a minimum and have extensive expertise across all aspects of fire safety compliance.

We take the complexity out of fire safety, helping you meet your legal responsibilities while providing confidence that your premises, staff and visitors are properly protected.

The 5 Key Steps of a Fire Risk Assessment

1. Identify fire hazards within the premises.

2. Determine who may be at risk and how they could be affected.

3. Evaluate existing controls and identify ways to reduce or eliminate risks.

4. Record findings, create emergency procedures and provide appropriate training recommendations.

5. Review and update the assessment regularly to ensure ongoing compliance.

A Tailored Service for Your Business

Every premises is different, which is why we provide bespoke Fire Risk Assessments tailored to your specific environment and operational requirements.

Our comprehensive reports include clear findings, practical recommendations and a prioritised action plan to help you address any issues identified during the assessment. We don’t just highlight risks; we help you understand and manage them effectively.

Maintaining an up-to-date Fire Risk Assessment and implementing appropriate fire safety procedures significantly reduces the risk of fire. It also demonstrates that you have fulfilled your duty of care as a responsible employer, landlord or building owner, protecting staff, customers, visitors and tenants.

What Our Fire Risk Assessments Cover

As part of our assessment, we review your fire safety arrangements and compliance requirements, including:

✓ Fire detection and alarm systems
✓ Emergency lighting systems
✓ Fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment
✓ Fire doors and compartmentation
✓ Escape routes and means of evacuation
✓ Fire safety signs and notices
✓ Staff training and fire awareness
✓ Emergency procedures and evacuation plans
✓ Testing, maintenance and inspection records
✓ Fire safety management systems and responsibilities

Why Choose Us?

✓ BAFE SP205 accredited assessors
✓ PAS 79-compliant Fire Risk Assessment reports
✓ Clear, practical recommendations
✓ Tailored assessments for all types of commercial premises
✓ Ongoing support to help you achieve and maintain compliance
✓ Professional, knowledgeable and responsive service

Contact us today to arrange your Fire Risk Assessment and ensure your business remains safe, compliant and fully protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Fire Risk Assessment

A fire risk assessment is a systematic review of your premises to identify fire hazards, determine who might be harmed and how, evaluate and remove or reduce those risks, record your findings and prepare an emergency plan, and regularly review the assessment.

Yes. If you run or occupy a non-domestic premises in the UK (for example a business, commercial or public building), you must carry out a fire risk assessment to comply with the law.

If you’re an employer, owner, landlord, occupier, managing agent or anyone with control over the premises you have a legal duty to ensure a fire risk assessment is conducted and periodically reviewed.

Typical key steps include:

  • Identifying fire hazards.
  • Determining who may be harmed and how.
  • Evaluating the risks and deciding on precautions.
  • Recording your significant findings, preparing an emergency plan and providing training.
  • Reviewing and updating the assessment regularly.

Non-compliance can lead to enforcement action including fines, prosecution and in serious cases imprisonment. Having and maintaining a valid fire risk assessment is vital both legally and for safety.

A professional fire risk assessment report should cover not only the hazard identification and risk evaluation but also your fire alarm system, emergency lighting, fire-fighting equipment (extinguishers etc.), escape routes, signage, and associated fire safety procedures

The fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly and updated whenever there are significant changes – for example changes in building layout, occupancy levels, use of the building or fire-safety systems. Regular reviews help ensure ongoing compliance and safety.

You may choose to carry out certain parts of a fire risk assessment yourself especially if the building is simple, but using experienced and accredited fire-risk assessors (such as those certified under BAFE SP205) provides expertise, peace-of-mind, documentation accuracy and legal robustness.

Yes. An up-to-date and professionally conducted fire risk assessment demonstrates to insurers and regulators that you are proactively managing fire safety. That often reduces risk, may lower premiums and strengthens your position in the event of an incident or claim.

Following the assessment you should receive a written report with clear findings and recommendations. Then you’ll need to act on those recommendations, implementing necessary precautions, arranging training, documenting procedures and scheduling future reviews.

Hints & Tips When Considering a Fire Risk Assessment for Your Business

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every commercial premises in the UK must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment.
The “responsible person”, typically the employer, owner, landlord, or occupier, is legally accountable for ensuring it’s completed and kept up to date.

While simple premises can conduct their own assessments, most commercial environments should use a competent professional.
Look for assessors who are:

  • BAFE SP205 certified (industry-recognised accreditation)
  • Experienced in your sector (schools, offices, industrial, retail, etc.)
  • Able to provide full written reports and practical recommendations

This ensures your assessment is compliant and defensible in case of an audit or incident.

A thorough fire risk assessment will include:

  • Identification of fire hazards (heat sources, ignition points, materials)
  • Who is at risk and where
  • Evaluation of existing fire protection measures (alarms, detection, extinguishers, lighting)
  • Assessment of escape routes, signage, and emergency exits
  • Review of fire safety management procedures and staff training
  • Clear action plan with prioritised recommendations

If your report doesn’t include these, it may not be comprehensive.

Your assessment should be reviewed at least annually, or sooner if:

  • The building layout changes
  • Staff numbers or activities change
  • Fire safety systems are updated
  • There’s been a fire, false alarm, or near-miss incident

Outdated assessments can invalidate insurance and breach legal obligations.

A fire risk assessment is only effective if you act on it.
Use the recommendations to create a Fire Safety Action Plan, addressing high-risk items first and assigning responsibilities with deadlines.

Your assessment should connect with other key safety measures:

  • Fire alarm system testing and maintenance
  • Emergency lighting inspections
  • Fire extinguisher servicing
  • Evacuation procedures and drills
  • Staff training and induction programmes

This creates a joined-up, proactive approach to fire safety management.

Fire risk assessment is a continuous process.
As your business evolves, new machinery, office layouts, storage areas, risks change too.
Regular reviews help you stay compliant and keep people safe.

Keep a printed and digital copy of your fire risk assessment, certificates, and maintenance records.
Store them where the Fire & Rescue Service or inspectors can easily access them during audits or emergencies.

Even with the best systems, safety depends on people.
Train staff in fire awareness, evacuation procedures, and how to raise the alarm.
Regular fire drills (at least annually) reinforce readiness and identify practical issues in escape routes or procedures.

A professional, up-to-date fire risk assessment demonstrates you take fire safety seriously, improving your compliance record and sometimes even lowering insurance premiums.

Choosing a company that handles fire detection, emergency lighting, fire-fighting equipment, and maintenance (like SS Systems) means:

  • All systems are checked together
  • You get a single, cohesive report
  • You save time, disruption, and administrative effort

Bonus Tip: After receiving your assessment, schedule a short review meeting with your assessor to discuss the findings. This helps you fully understand any risks and ensures you’re implementing solutions that suit your business operations.

OUR PARTNERS

SS Systems partner with leading UK based manufacturers to ensure that the fire detection and alarm systems we provide are at the forefront of current technology, along with being the most reliable our industry has to offer.

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