If you're responsible for a building, your legal duty is to ensure you do everything to reduce the risk of a fire and keep people safe. Effective fire prevention starts with properly understanding the risks.
What is a fire risk assessment?
As part of the Fire Safety Order (FSO) 2006, it became a legal requirement for businesses with five or more employees to conduct a Fire Risk Assessment. You should carefully look at your premises from a fire risk perspective, identify potential risks and improve your fire safety precautions to keep people safe. The order requires UK businesses to identify a competent person to keep a written record of all assessments and the actions taken to mitigate any risk posed by fire.
Who does the fire risk assessment legislation apply to?
- You are an employer responsible for the premises from which you operate
- The owner of a business premises
- The landlord of a rented non-domestic premises
- The occupier of a rented non-domestic premises
- Anyone else with control over all or part of the building, such as a facilities manager, building manager or managing agent
How is a fire risk assessment carried out?
Our fire risk assessments are carried out by fully certified and trained risk assessors. We can assist you with your new office, your annual report, or any situation where the building purpose changes and you want to ensure continued compliance.
- Visit the premises and conduct a full site survey
- Identify all fire risks and those at risk on the premises
- Provide a full report following the assessment
- Provide a fire safety policy
- Create a bespoke emergency plan
- Provide a logbook for the premises
How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
Our Fire Safety Risk Assessments start at as little as £199 + VAT - please contact our South East office today with your building details, and we will provide you with a quotation based on your requirements.
