Fire Risk
Assessments
PAS 79 methodology — quoted per project.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic premises, or the communal areas of a building where people live, the law requires a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. We carry out clear, practical assessments that identify hazards, protect occupants and keep you on the right side of fire safety law.
- PAS 79 recognised methodology
- Prioritised, plain-English action plan
- Accepted by fire authorities & insurers
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Legal Requirement
PAS 79
Recognised Methodology
All Types
Of Premises Covered
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Availability Nationwide
What is a fire risk assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a systematic examination of your premises to identify fire hazards, assess who is at risk, and set out what needs to be done to reduce that risk to an acceptable level. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person for any non-domestic premises must carry out and keep up to date a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment.
This is not a one-off exercise — the assessment must be reviewed regularly and revisited whenever there is a significant change to the building, its use or its occupancy. A current, competent assessment is also routinely requested by insurers and fire authorities. Failures can result in prohibition notices or prosecution.
Who needs one?
Employers, building owners, landlords and managing agents responsible for offices, retail, industrial units, hospitality venues, healthcare premises, HMOs, and blocks of flats (communal areas) all fall within the scope of the Order. If you are the responsible person for a non-domestic premises or shared residential building, the duty applies to you.
What does it cover?
The assessment evaluates ignition sources and fuel, means of escape, fire doors and compartmentation, detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting, signage, housekeeping, and any occupants who may be at particular risk. The output is a written report and a prioritised action plan for the responsible person.
Practical reports, real actions.
A fire risk assessment is only useful if it tells you clearly what to do. Our reports are written for decision-makers — prioritised by urgency, specific in their recommendations, and structured to satisfy fire authorities and insurers.
One instruction, complete compliance
Pair your fire risk assessment with an asbestos survey and Legionella risk assessment — one site visit, one provider, fewer disruptions for your occupants.
PAS 79 Methodology
Assessments follow PAS 79 — the recognised publicly available specification. Reports are accepted by enforcing authorities, fire and rescue services, and insurers.
Practical Action Plans
Every assessment concludes with a prioritised, plain-English action plan — clear on what to do, by when, and why. Not a generic tick-box document.
Experienced Assessors
Our assessors bring real-world experience across offices, retail, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, HMOs and residential blocks — understanding the environments they assess.
Paired Compliance Services
Combine fire risk assessments with asbestos surveys and Legionella risk assessments for a complete compliance package in a single instruction.
Insurance and Enforcement Ready
A current, competent assessment is routinely requested by insurers and fire authorities. Our reports are structured to satisfy both.
Nationwide Coverage
Fire risk assessments delivered across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — same-week availability on most instructions.
Four steps from booking to report.
A straightforward process with a clear output — a written assessment and a prioritised action plan that keeps you compliant and your occupants safe.
Walk-Through Survey
The assessor inspects the whole premises — escape routes, fire doors, detection and alarm systems, signage, emergency lighting, housekeeping, ignition sources and fuel loads — and any areas where at-risk occupants may be present.
- All areas of the premises covered
- Photographic evidence gathered
Risk Evaluation
Using the PAS 79 methodology, the assessor evaluates the likelihood and potential consequences of fire, identifies who is at risk, and determines what existing measures are adequate and what gaps remain.
- PAS 79 recognised methodology
- At-risk occupants identified
Action Plan
A prioritised, plain-English schedule of everything that needs attention — what it is, why it matters, and suggested timescales. Higher-risk items are clearly flagged so you know where to act first.
- Prioritised by urgency
- Plain-English recommendations
Written Report
A clear, structured fire risk assessment for enforcing authorities, insurers and your team — with photographs, the full risk evaluation, the action plan, and a recommended review date.
- Accepted by fire & rescue authorities
- Recommended review date included
Three steps to your fire risk report.
From first call to written report in your inbox. Simple, straightforward, with a clear price agreed before we visit.
Tell Us About the Premises
Address, type of premises (office, retail, HMO, block of flats, industrial), approximate size and whether there are any known areas of concern. We confirm price and availability quickly.
We Assess On Site
Our assessor carries out a full walk-through of the premises, gathering photographic evidence and evaluating all aspects of fire risk against PAS 79.
Report & Action Plan
You receive a full written fire risk assessment with photographic evidence, risk evaluation, a prioritised action plan, and a recommended review date — ready for enforcing authorities, insurers and your team.
Fixed price, quoted per project.
Tell us the premises address, type and approximate size and we will provide a fixed price — with the full written report and action plan included. No hidden costs.
Priced per project based on premises type, size and complexity. Contact us with the address and we will quote a fixed price quickly.
- Full on-site walk-through assessment
- PAS 79 methodology — accepted by enforcing authorities
- Full written report with photographic evidence
- Prioritised action plan & recommended review date
Price varies with premises type, size, number of storeys and any specific complexities. Contact us for an accurate quote.
Get your fire risk assessment quote
Takes 60 seconds. No obligation. Tell us the premises address and type and we will come back with a fixed price.
Fire risk questions.
Common questions about fire risk assessments — who needs one, how often to review, and what happens when risks are found.
Still Got a Question? Ask Us Who is the "responsible person"?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the "responsible person" is typically the employer, building owner, landlord or managing agent — whoever has control of the premises or has responsibility for managing a building. In shared or multi-occupied buildings there may be more than one responsible person, each with duties for their own area.
How often does a fire risk assessment need to be reviewed?
The law requires it to be kept up to date and reviewed regularly. In practice this means reviewing whenever there is a significant change to the building, its use, its occupancy or its fire precautions — and as a general principle at regular intervals. Your assessment report will include a recommended review date.
Do private homes need a fire risk assessment?
No — individual private dwellings are excluded from the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. However, the common parts of buildings containing flats, such as corridors, stairwells, lobbies and plant rooms, do require a fire risk assessment.
What happens if fire risks are identified?
You receive a prioritised action plan setting out what needs to be addressed, the relative urgency of each item, and suggested timescales. Actions are written in plain English — not a tick-box exercise. Some items will require prompt attention; others will be lower priority that can be addressed as part of planned maintenance.
What does the assessment actually look at?
The assessor walks through the whole premises inspecting escape routes, fire doors, detection and alarm systems, signage, emergency lighting, housekeeping and storage, sources of ignition and fuel, and any specific risks to people who may have difficulty evacuating. The assessment evaluates both the likelihood and consequences of fire.
Do HMOs and blocks of flats need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The communal areas of HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation), blocks of flats and any other multi-occupied residential building must be assessed. The responsible person — typically the landlord or managing agent — has a legal duty to carry out and maintain that assessment.
Can UKBC carry out a fire risk assessment alongside other compliance services?
Yes — this is one of our strengths. We regularly pair fire risk assessments with asbestos surveys and Legionella risk assessments so clients can deal with their compliance obligations in a single site visit, reducing cost and disruption.
What methodology do you follow?
Our assessors follow PAS 79, the publicly available specification for fire risk assessments in non-domestic premises and the common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings. This is the recognised industry methodology and the basis on which enforcing authorities and insurers evaluate assessments.
What is a Fire Safety Notice or Prohibition Notice?
If the fire and rescue authority inspects premises and finds serious shortcomings, it can issue a Fire Safety Notice requiring specific improvements, or in the most serious cases a Prohibition Notice restricting or prohibiting use of the building. A current, competent fire risk assessment is a key part of demonstrating compliance and avoiding enforcement action.