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Fire Risk Assessments
Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement in the UK to comply with the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005. If you are the responsible person for a building or property, you are legally required to carry out a fire risk assessment to identify and assess fire hazards. The goal is to put in place measures that reduce the risk of fire and help save lives.
What Is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a process of identifying and assessing fire hazards in a building. It provides clear guidance on how to manage and reduce fire risks to prevent fires from happening.
For example, a fire risk assessment might identify an electrical fire hazard in a specific area. A qualified assessor may then recommend the installation of a suitable firefighting appliance or additional measures e.g. Emergency lighting. If a fire were to break out, knowing that every aspect of your fire safety was up to date could significantly reduce risk to property & lives.
Why Use a Competent Assessor?
While the legal duty to comply rests with the Responsible Person, the FSO mandates that they appoint a competent person to carry out the assessment if they do not possess the necessary knowledge or expertise themselves.
Our qualified assessors will meticulously assess your property and provide a detailed, easy-to-follow report written to PAS 79, the recognised Publicly Available Specification for Fire Risk Assessments. This ensures a consistent, pragmatic, and holistic approach to evaluating fire prevention, protection, and safety management. Our team is dedicated to helping you take the necessary action to reduce fire risks, meet all statutory duties, and ensure your property remains safe and fully compliant. If a fire were to break out, knowing that every aspect of your fire safety was up to date and professionally documented could significantly reduce risk to property and, most importantly, lives.
The risks of not having a fire risk assessment
Loss of life
One of the biggest risks of not having a fire risk assessment is the potential for loss of life. Without the correct fire safety measures in place, everyone on premises are at great risk of serious injury or even death.
Financial loss
One of the most immediate risks of not having a fire risk assessment is the financial impact it can have. The costs associated with repairing or replacing damaged assets can be huge.
Legal impact
In the UK, it is a legal requirement to conduct fire risk assessments. Failing to comply with fire risk regulations can result in heavy fines and penalties which can both tarnish your businesses reputation and again cause a huge amount of financial loss.
Why choose Notts Fire & Electrical Ltd.
- We maintain transparency, truthfulness & professionalism in all our interactions
- We strive to provide the best possible services
- We work with you to create tailored solutions for your individual needs
- We prioritise quality over quantity, meaning you won’t receive generic reports or quick-fix plans
- We help you understand the report in clear & simple terms
- We provide a fixed, clear and competitive price