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Fire Risk Assessments: It’s Not Just a Recommendation—It’s a Statutory Requirement.
Ensure your property is compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Safeguard lives, protect your business, and meet your legal obligations with a professional FRA.
No obligation • Fixed-fee assessments • Nationwide coverage
Understanding Your Legal Obligations
In the United Kingdom, fire safety is governed by strict legislation. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) is a mandatory document designed to identify potential hazards and provide a clear plan to safeguard lives and property.
If you are the “Responsible Person” (the owner, employer, landlord, or occupier), you are legally required to ensure a “suitable and sufficient” assessment is carried out—and kept up to date.
What we check
- Ignition sources & fuel loads
- Compartmentation & escape routes
- Detection, warning & emergency lighting
- Signage, procedures & staff training
Who Needs a Fire Risk Assessment?
If people live, work, or visit your premises, you likely have a legal duty to carry out and document an FRA.
UK Businesses & Commercial Premises
Applies to all entities from retail shops to warehouses. Since 2023, all businesses must have a written record of their FRA, regardless of employee count.
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Landlords must ensure fire detection, emergency lighting, and escape routes meet specific standards for unrelated tenants living under one roof.
Residential Blocks (Communal Areas)
Covers hallways, stairwells, and—following the Fire Safety Act 2021—the building’s structure, external walls, and flat entrance doors leading to common parts.
Beyond the “Tick-Box” Exercise: The Value of Risk Management
A high-quality Fire Risk Assessment does more than keep you on the right side of the law—it reduces real-world risk to people, property, and reputation.
- Life Safety & Peace of Mind – Identifying ignition sources and ensuring clear escape routes.
- Business Continuity – 40% of businesses never reopen after a fire. We identify “single points of failure.”
- Legal & Civil Protection – Your primary evidence of “Duty of Care” in the event of an incident.
- Insurance Validity – Avoid claim refusal by proving you have followed all statutory regulations.
Is Your Property Truly Compliant?
A compliant FRA must address three specific areas to satisfy the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022:
- The “Suitable and Sufficient” Standard – Must be conducted by a competent person covering physical protection, technical systems, and staff training.
- 2023 Legislative Updates – Mandatory written records for all business sizes and enhanced information sharing with residents.
- External Wall & Cladding – Must include the building structure, balconies, and entrance doors leading to common parts.
Quick self-check
• Is your current FRA older than 12 months?
• Has your building layout, use, or occupancy changed?
• Are actions from the last FRA still outstanding?
If you answered “yes” to any of these, you likely need an updated assessment.
Don't Leave Your Compliance to Chance
Is your current assessment outdated or non-compliant? Contact our expert team today for a comprehensive Fire Risk Assessment tailored to your property.
We typically respond within one working day. Evening and weekend site visits available on request.
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