Fire Risk Assessment
Experts in Fire Risk Assessments for All Premises
At Assure Fire Safety, we provide thorough and compliant Fire Risk Assessments to help you protect your people, property, and business. Whether you’re a small shop, office, or commercial premises, we assess your fire hazards, evacuation procedures, and safety measures to ensure you’re meeting all legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Our clear, practical advice and tailored recommendations give you peace of mind and a safer environment for everyone on site.
How a Fire Risk Assessment Is Done – Our 4-Step Process
1. Identify Fire Hazards
We begin by inspecting your premises to locate potential fire hazards. This includes looking at sources of ignition (e.g. electrical equipment), fuel (e.g. materials, waste), and oxygen sources.
2. Identify People at Risk
Next, we assess who could be at risk in the event of a fire — including employees, visitors, vulnerable individuals, and anyone working in isolated or high-risk areas.
3. Evaluate, Record & Recommend
We evaluate the level of risk, review existing fire safety measures, and identify any improvements needed. You’ll receive a clear written report outlining the findings and recommended actions to keep your premises compliant and safe.
4. Review & Support
We’ll guide you on how to implement the recommendations and advise on ongoing safety practices. If needed, we offer follow-up assessments or annual reviews to keep you up to date with regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Fire Risk Assessment is a structured review of a building or premises to identify potential fire hazards, assess the risk they pose, and determine the measures needed to reduce or remove those risks. It ensures that people inside the building are kept safe and that the business complies with fire safety laws. The assessment covers areas such as escape routes, fire detection systems, fire doors, emergency lighting, and staff procedures. Regular fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for most businesses and are essential for maintaining a safe environment.
Yes, fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for most businesses and non-domestic premises in the UK.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the person responsible for the premises — known as the Responsible Person (usually the employer, owner, or occupier) — must carry out and regularly review a fire risk assessment to ensure the safety of everyone on the premises.
This applies to:
All businesses, regardless of size
Offices, shops, salons, warehouses, and factories
Common areas of blocks of flats
Public buildings and community spaces
If you have five or more employees, your fire risk assessment must be documented in writing. Failure to carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment can lead to fines, prosecution, or even closure of the premises.
Assure Fire Safety can help ensure your business meets these legal duties and stays fully compliant.
The Responsible Person is legally required to ensure that a Fire Risk Assessment is conducted.
According to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person is typically:
The employer, if the workplace is under their control
The owner, landlord, or managing agent of the premises
Anyone else with significant control over the building, such as a building or facilities manager
In shared premises, there may be more than one Responsible Person, and they must work together to ensure fire safety compliance.
The Responsible Person must also:
Identify fire hazards and people at risk
Evaluate, reduce, and remove risks
Record significant findings (if they employ 5 or more people)
Implement fire safety measures and maintenance
Review and update the assessment regularly or when changes occur
Failing to fulfil these duties can lead to serious legal consequences, including prosecution or fines.
A Fire Risk Assessment reviews a premises to identify fire hazards, people at risk, and the effectiveness of existing safety measures. It covers ignition sources, escape routes, fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire doors, and staff training. The assessment ensures the building is safe, compliant with fire safety laws, and that any risks are reduced or removed.
Failing to have a fire risk assessment can result in serious legal consequences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Penalties include:
Fines – Minor breaches can result in fines of up to £5,000 per offence.
Unlimited fines or imprisonment – Serious breaches can lead to unlimited fines and up to 2 years in prison.
Business closure – Authorities may issue enforcement notices, prohibition notices, or even shut down unsafe premises.
Increased liability – In the event of a fire, lack of a proper assessment could result in civil claims or invalidated insurance.
Having a thorough, up-to-date fire risk assessment is not just good practice — it’s a legal duty and critical for protecting lives and your business.