Clear, proportionate fire risk assessments that support safe evacuation and legal compliance.
Fire risk assessments are a fundamental requirement for managing fire safety in non-domestic premises. When carried out properly, they help organisations identify fire hazards, understand risks, and put appropriate control measures in place.
Our fire risk assessment service focuses on practical, real-world assessment rather than unnecessary complexity. The aim is to support safer buildings through clear understanding, proportionate recommendations, and defensible documentation.
This service is ideal for organisations that want fire risk assessments that are accurate, relevant, and suitable for how their premises are actually used.
A fire risk assessment is a structured evaluation of fire hazards, risks to people, and the measures in place to reduce the likelihood and impact of fire.
Our approach considers the building layout, occupancy, activities, and existing fire safety measures, ensuring assessments are realistic, proportionate, and aligned with legal requirements.
This service is suitable for:
Commercial property owners and landlords
Managing agents and facilities managers
Employers responsible for occupied premises
Organisations with legal fire safety duties
It is particularly important where:
Premises are occupied by staff, residents, or the public
Fire safety measures are required by legislation
Existing assessments need review or updating
Changes to the building, use, or occupancy have occurred
Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for most non-domestic premises, including workplaces, commercial buildings and the common areas of residential buildings.
In England and Wales, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places responsibilities on the person responsible for fire safety within the premises. This may be an employer, landlord, managing agent, building owner or another person with control over the building.
A suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment should identify potential fire hazards, consider the people who may be at risk and evaluate the measures in place to prevent fire and support safe evacuation.
The findings must be recorded, and appropriate fire safety arrangements should be implemented and maintained.
Pyrsafe helps organisations understand their fire safety responsibilities through professional assessments, clear documentation and practical recommendations appropriate to their premises.
Our fire risk assessments are delivered in a structured, practical way and typically include:
Identification of fire hazards and ignition sources
Assessment of risks to people
Review of existing fire safety measures
Evaluation of means of escape and evacuation arrangements
Clear, written fire risk assessment documentation
Practical recommendations prioritised by risk
Assessments are tailored to the building, occupancy, and level of risk.
Fire risk assessments should be kept under regular review to ensure they remain appropriate for the building, its occupants and the activities taking place.
A review may be particularly important when:
The layout or use of a building changes.
Building alterations or refurbishment work is undertaken.
Occupancy levels or the needs of occupants change.
New equipment, processes or potential fire hazards are introduced.
A fire, near miss or other significant incident occurs.
Existing fire safety arrangements are found to be inadequate.
There is no single statutory annual review interval that applies to every premises. The frequency should reflect the building, its risks and any significant changes.
Pyrsafe can review existing fire risk assessments, identify where updates may be necessary and provide practical recommendations to help organisations maintain appropriate fire safety arrangements.
A fire risk assessment should provide more than a record of potential hazards. It should help you understand what action may be required to improve fire safety within your premises.
Following an assessment, Pyrsafe provides clear written findings and practical recommendations, prioritised according to the risks identified.
These may relate to existing fire safety arrangements, means of escape, fire doors, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting or other measures relevant to the building.
Where improvements are required, we can help you understand the recommendations and identify the next steps.
Our approach is designed to make the findings easy to understand and act upon, helping responsible persons make informed decisions and maintain appropriate records of their fire safety responsibilities.
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Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is required for premises covered by the legislation. This includes most workplaces, commercial premises and the common areas of residential buildings in England and Wales.
Fire risk assessments must be reviewed regularly and whenever there is reason to believe they may no longer be valid, or significant changes occur. The appropriate frequency depends on the premises, activities and risks involved.
Yes. Pyrsafe can review existing fire risk assessments to determine whether they remain suitable and identify any changes, gaps or further actions that may be required.
Fire risk assessments can generally be arranged to minimise disruption to normal business activities. The process may involve inspecting relevant areas, reviewing documentation and discussing existing fire safety arrangements with responsible staff.
Responsibility generally rests with the responsible person under fire safety legislation. Depending on the premises, this may be an employer, landlord, managing agent, building owner or another person with control over the building.
The findings will be documented, with recommendations for addressing identified risks. Actions should be prioritised according to their significance, helping the responsible person understand what needs attention.
Fire risk assessments are generally required for the common areas of residential buildings covered by the Fire Safety Order, including many blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupation. The precise responsibilities depend on the type of premises and applicable legislation.
Whether you require an assessment for a commercial property, need an existing assessment reviewed or are unsure about your responsibilities, Pyrsafe can help.
Contact us to discuss your premises and arrange a no obligation survey.