All employers are now required to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment - it is now a legal requirement under Article 9 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to have a fire risk assessment for your workplace, regardless of how many employees you have.

All findings of the risk assessment should also be recorded whereby previously this was only a requirement when you had 5 or more employees.

As per UK legislation, specifically The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, fire risk assessments must be reviewed regularly. 

It is recommended all fire risk assessments are reviewed annually and this has now become best practice within the industry. Although the legislation states ‘regularly’, you should also review the assessment following any significant change – this includes changes to the building layout, staff, occupancy, activities, legislation etc.

Purpose of the Fire Risk Assessment

• Identify any sources of ignition that may cause a fire and, where possible, take steps to reduce the risk of fire occurring.
• Identify any combustible materials in the workplace and take steps to store them away from sources of ignition.
• Identify those people who are at significant risk from fire and take steps to reduce that risk.
• Identify any structural features that could promote the spread of fire and, where possible, take steps to reduce the potential for rapid fire growth.
• Take steps to monitor the introduction of sources of heat or combustible materials during periods of maintenance or refurbishment.

• Inform staff or their representatives of the risk.
• Monitor and review the risk assessment and revise as appropriate.

Objectives of the Fire Risk Assessment

• Identify hazards and people at risk.
• Remove or reduce the hazards.
• Manage the remaining risks to acceptable levels.
• Ensure that all occupants are alerted and can leave the premises safety in the event of a fire.
• Reduce the probability of a fire starting.
• Limit the effects should a fire occur.

A comprehensive Report and Action Plan is provided detailing any significant findings and classifying them according to the level of risk, showing who is responsible and the degree of urgency with which they should be addressed.

Once we have provided you with your fire risk assessment visit and report, our Company will offer advise and recommendations for you to follow up.

Our reports are easy to follow and very user friendly.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require a quotation for a Fire Risk Assessment.