Fire Risk Assessments
What the service includes:
- Full inspection of the premises
- Identification of fire hazards and risks
- Review of escape routes and fire exits
- Fire alarms, emergency lighting and signage
- Fire doors and compartmentation
- Firefighting equipment
- Review of existing fire safety procedures
- Prioritised action plan with recommendations
Do you require it:
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic premises, you generally have a legal duty to ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and kept up to date.
This can apply to businesses, landlords, communal areas of residential buildings, care settings, schools and other workplaces or public premises.
Our assessment process:
1. Consultation
We discuss your premises, occupancy, activities and current fire safety arrangements.
2. Inspection
A systematic inspection identifies hazards and assesses the fire precautions already in place.
3. Findings
Any significant risks or areas requiring improvement are clearly identified.
4. Action Plan
You receive a prioritised report outlining recommended actions and appropriate timescales.
Relevant legislation and standards:
Assessments are undertaken with regard to applicable fire safety legislation and recognised guidance, including:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Fire Safety Act 2021
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- Relevant British Standards
- Current government fire safety guidance
The exact legislation, guidance and standards considered will depend on the type, use and occupancy of the premises.
What you receive afterwards:
Following the assessment, you’ll receive a clear, professional Fire Risk Assessment report detailing the findings, identified risks and existing fire safety measures.
Your report will include a prioritised action plan, with practical recommendations and suggested timescales, helping you understand exactly what needs attention and what to do next.
Fire Door Inspections
What the service includes:
A comprehensive inspection of accessible fire doors and doorsets, including:
- Door leaf and frame condition
- Hinges, closers, locks and hardware
- Intumescent and smoke seals
- Glazing and vision panels
- Gaps around the door and frame
- Signage and overall operation
- Identification and photography of defects
Do you require it:
Fire doors are a vital part of a building’s fire protection. If you are the Responsible Person, building owner, landlord, facilities manager or dutyholder, you may be responsible for ensuring fire doors are properly maintained and remain fit for purpose.
Regular inspections help identify damage, wear or defects that could prevent a fire door from performing effectively.
Our assessment process:
1. Initial Consultation
We establish the building use, inspection scope, fire door locations and any known concerns.
2. On-Site Inspection
Each accessible fire door is systematically inspected against the relevant requirements and guidance.
3. Record & Photograph
Doors are individually identified and photographed, with defects and areas of concern recorded.
4. Review & Prioritise
Findings are assessed and prioritised based on their significance and required action.
5. Client Feedback
Key findings, urgent issues and recommended next steps are clearly explained.
Relevant legislation and standards:
Inspections are carried out with consideration to applicable legislation, guidance and standards, including:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Fire Safety Act 2021
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- BS 8214 – Timber-based fire door assemblies
- BS 9999 – Fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings
- Relevant manufacturer guidance and certification requirements
The specific requirements considered will depend on the building type, use and fire door specification.
What you receive afterwards:
Following the inspection, you’ll receive a clear, detailed Fire Door Inspection Report and door schedule, including photographs and recorded findings for individual doors.
Any defects will be highlighted alongside prioritised recommendations, helping you understand which doors require maintenance, repair, upgrading, replacement or further investigation.
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