Fire risk assessments.
Without the jargon.
What they cover, who needs one and what to do with the findings. A clear starting point for the people looking after buildings.
Start with the basics →Explore all guidesA useful assessment
leads somewhere.
- Understand your premises
- Identify what needs attention
- Agree and record the actions
- Keep the assessment current
The questions people ask first.
Get a direct explanation, then follow the detail that applies to your premises.
What is a fire risk assessment?
Understand the purpose of an assessment, what a report should explain and what happens afterwards.
Read the guide ↗ResponsibilitiesWho needs a fire risk assessment?
A guide to employers, landlords and people with control of non-domestic premises in England and Wales.
Read the guide ↗ReviewsHow often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
Understand review triggers and why a date alone does not tell you whether an assessment remains suitable.
Read the guide ↗Costs & commissioningWhat affects the cost of a fire risk assessment?
Compare scope, building complexity and follow-up support before deciding which assessment quote offers value.
Read the guide ↗Costs & commissioningHow to choose a fire risk assessor
Questions about relevant experience, competence, scope and the usefulness of the finished report.
Read the guide ↗Practical guidesHow to prepare for a fire risk assessment visit
Organise access, records and building information so the assessor can understand how your premises work.
Read the guide ↗The report is only
the beginning.
Useful findings become assigned actions, completed work and records you can find when you need them.
What to do after an assessment →A few things worth clearing up.
Does an alarm service replace an assessment?
No. An equipment service and a fire risk assessment have different scopes. Keep the maintenance records available to your assessor.
Can an online guide assess my building?
No. These guides explain the subject. They cannot inspect your premises or determine which precautions are suitable.
Where should I begin if I have inherited a report?
Read its scope and findings, locate outstanding actions and establish who is responsible for following them up.