Residential & Commercial fire risk assessments
You are legally required to have a fire risk assessment if you run a business with at least five employees or you own a licensed premises.
If you own a commercial property, residential block of flats, Airbnb or HMO property you must also have a valid fire risk assessment. Failure to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment could lead to enforcement action being taken against you by the enforcement authority, which in London is the London Fire Brigade. Enforcement action could lead to a prohibition notice being issued and ultimately prosecution.
At London Fire Associates we will provide a fully qualified and accredited London Fire Risk Assessor to personally walk around your premises, whether it be an office, warehouse, school or residential building to carry out a bespoke fire risk assessment with London fire regulations in mind.
We will provide a fully qualified and accredited specialist London fire consultant to personally walk around your premises, whether it be an office, shop, warehouse, school, residential care home, Airbnb or HMO to carry out a bespoke fire risk assessment.
We are fully independent and do not fit or supply any fire safety products, so you can be assured the advice you receive will be honest and impartial.
You will be informed of any safety risks or breaches of fire regulations and be given specific advice on how to rectify them. A detailed 30-page fire safety report will then be compiled, fully compliant with current fire safety regulations and sent to you, usually within 24 hours.
At London Fire Associates we work with business owners, private landlords and building companies. We provide commercial and residential fire risk assessments and in-depth RIBA stage 2 commercial fire strategy reports. Our experience and expertise in our field means that you can be assured of an efficient and highly professional service.
For London fire risk assessments get a professional, experienced London fire risk assessor. Contact the team at London Fire Associates for a highly competitive quote.
Since the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, commercial premises owners have had a legal responsibility to provide:
a) Fire safety training for all staff
b) A recorded fire risk assessment
Failure to comply with this legislation could ultimately result in prosecution.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is a statutory instrument applicable in England and Wales. The Order places the responsibility on individuals within an organisation to carry out risk assessments to identify, manage and reduce the risk of fire. The Order was made into law on 7th June 2005 and came into force on 1st October 2006.
On 5 January 2016, responsibility for fire and rescue policy transferred from the Department for Communities and Local Government to the Home Office, who then became responsible for the guidance. The guidance does not normally apply to single dwelling domestic premises.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A Fire Risk Assessment is a recorded account of all the potential hazards and risks from fire in a building or premises.
Do I need to have a Fire Risk Assessment?
If you own or manage a business with 5 or more employees or you operate a ‘licensed premises’, you are legally required to have a written Fire Risk Assessment under The Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform) Order 2005.
How much is a Fire Risk Assessment in London?
Fire Risk Assessments vary in price depending on the size and complexity of a building and the potential hazards contained within it. Please enquire for bespoke quotations.
What are the 5 principles of a Fire Risk assessment?
- Identify the hazard
- Establish who may be harmed by the hazard and its likelihood to cause harm
- Evaluate the risk and decide on appropriate precautionary measures
- Record the findings and implement a plan of action
- Review the risk assessment and evaluate and update it as necessary
Why do I need a Fire Risk Assessment?
Aside from it being a legal requirement, you need a Fire Risk Assessment to protect yourself, your staff and your customers from the risks associated from fire.
How often should a London Fire Risk Assessment be reviewed?
Your Fire Risk Assessment should be reviewed at least annually or whenever there has been a significant change to your business or its occupancy.
Is a tick box style risk assessment suitable?
A simple tick box style risk assessment will not be regarded as ‘suitable and sufficient’ by the enforcement authority as it does not satisfy the requirements of PAS 79 and will be rejected.
Does my Airbnb require a fire risk assessment?
Yes, under current legislation all short term let properties including Airbnb properties require a full fire risk assessment.
Does my small HMO property require a fire risk assessment?
Yes, any properties with 2 or more non-related tenants sharing communal bathrooms and kitchen facilities are regarded as an HMO and require a full fire risk assessment.
Can I carry out a London Fire Risk Assessment myself?
You can carry out a Fire Risk Assessment yourself, however it is not recommended. If it is deemed to not be suitable and sufficient by the enforcing authority, you may be in breach of fire regulations and subject to prosecution.