What is a Fire Risk Assessment? - UK Fire Risk Assessments

Understanding Fire Risk Assessments

What does working with us look like?

A fire risk assessment is a systematic evaluation of your premises to identify fire hazards, assess risks, and determine appropriate fire safety measures to protect people and property.

UK-Fire Risk Assessments can survey your property to evaluate potential fire risks and complete a written fire risk assessment report that follows the recommended advice from government guidance documents.

Our Assessment Process

1. Identify Fire Hazards

We examine potential ignition sources, fuel sources, and oxygen sources throughout your premises.

2. Identify People at Risk

We identify who may be at risk, including employees, visitors, and vulnerable individuals.

3. Evaluate & Protect

We evaluate risks and recommend measures to remove or reduce them.

4. Record & Plan

We document findings and create an action plan with emergency procedures.

Common Assessment Types

Fire Risk Assessments for Flats

Office Fire Safety Assessment

Care Home Fire Risk Assessments

Retail Premises Assessments

Industrial/Warehouse Assessments

Do You Need a Fire Risk Assessment?

Legal Requirements

Under current UK fire safety legislation (The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005), if you’re responsible for business premises, an employer, or self-employed with business premises, you must carry out a fire risk assessment.

This applies to virtually all premises and covers nearly every type of building, structure and open space. For example, it applies to:

Offices and shops

Care homes and hospitals

Factories and warehouses

Schools and colleges

Restaurants and hotels

Communal areas of flats

Who is Responsible?

The ‘responsible person’, also known as the Dutyholder, must ensure a fire risk assessment is completed. This could be:

The employer for workplaces

The owner for buildings in multiple occupation

The occupier for other premises

The landlord for common areas

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Legal Penalties

Failure to comply can result in fines up to £5,000 for minor offences and unlimited fines or up to 2 years in prison for serious breaches.

Insurance Issues

Many insurance policies require a valid fire risk assessment. Without one, claims may be invalidated.

Safety Risks

Without proper assessment, your premises may be unsafe, putting lives at risk.

Why Choose UK Fire Risk Assessments?

Prices from £245.00 +VAT* with no hidden costs

Fully Qualified Assessors

Our assessors are fully qualified with extensive experience in carrying out fire risk assessments across all sectors.

Annual Reviews

We provide annual review services to ensure your assessment remains compliant with changing regulations.

Multi-Site Discounts

Special pricing available for clients with multiple sites needing assessments.

IFE Affiliated

We're an Affiliate Organisation member of the Institute of Fire Engineers.

Ongoing Support

Dedicated support team available to answer any fire safety questions.

About UK Fire Risk Assessments

Our Mission

At UK Fire Risk Assessments, our mission is to provide comprehensive, professional fire risk assessments that help businesses comply with legislation while ensuring the safety of their premises and people.

Our Experience

With years of experience across various sectors, our team has conducted thousands of fire risk assessments for businesses of all sizes throughout the UK.

1000+

Assessments Completed

100%

Client Satisfaction