Fire Risk Assessments
Keeping your premises compliant and your risks managed. Honest advice, thorough assessments, and clear action plans across Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire.
Why Choose Us
Straightforward Fire Safety
We conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments for businesses of all sizes - from small workshops and offices to warehouses, retail sites, and managed properties.
Our assessors bring real operational fire safety experience. We know what a genuine risk looks like, what doesn't, and how to keep you compliant without creating unnecessary administrative burdens.
Whether you need an initial assessment for a new premises, an annual review, or straightforward advice following a change in your building layout, we handle it.
No overselling, no unnecessary costs.
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What Our Assessments Cover
All assessments are carried out in strict accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant government guidance.
During an assessment we evaluate:
Fire Hazards
We identify potential sources of ignition, fuel, and oxygen, assessing how they interact and the likelihood of a fire starting.
People at Risk
We evaluate who is at risk in the event of a fire, paying particular attention to vulnerable individuals, lone workers, and the public.
Evacuation & Escape Routes
We inspect the escape routes, ensuring they are adequate for the number of occupants, clearly signed, properly lit, and free from obstruction.
Fire Safety Equipment
We assess the suitability and condition of your fire detection systems, emergency lighting, and firefighting equipment.
Management & Training
We review your fire safety policies, maintenance records, and staff training procedures to ensure they are robust and legally compliant.
When Do You Need a New Assessment?
A fire risk assessment is not a one-off document; it is a dynamic process. We will always tell you honestly when a review is required.
When an annual review is the right call:
It is best practice to review your fire risk assessment annually to ensure it remains valid and that any previously identified actions have been completed.
When a full reassessment makes more sense:
We will recommend a new assessment if there have been significant changes to the building layout, the nature of the work carried out, the number of occupants, or following a fire incident or near miss.
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Your Legal Requirements
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person for any commercial premises must ensure that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and regularly reviewed.
Written records are a legal requirement. If your business employs five or more people, or if the premises are licensed, the significant findings of the fire risk assessment must be recorded in writing.
Competency is essential. The law requires the assessment to be carried out by a 'competent person'. Using someone without the necessary training and experience does not satisfy this requirement and leaves you liable.
The consequences of non-compliance are serious. Failing to conduct a fire risk assessment, or ignoring its findings, can result in enforcement notices, heavy fines, or prosecution by the fire authority, and can invalidate your insurance.
We take the administration out of compliance. We provide a clear, prioritised action plan, remind you when your annual review is due, and provide the documentation you need to demonstrate that your premises are properly managed.
Covering Your Area
Bournemouth
Southampton
Portsmouth
Chichester
Guildford
Basingstoke
Andover
Romsey
Winchester
Salisbury
Christchurch
Poole
Weymouth
Shaftesbury
Dorchester
& Beyond . . .
Who We Work With
We work with businesses and property managers across the South. Our clients include:
• Commercial offices and business parks
• Warehouses and industrial units
• Retail units and hospitality venues
• Landlords and managing agents
• Schools, care homes, and public buildings
• Tradespeople and small workshops
If you're responsible for fire safety on a premises, we can help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is legally required to carry out a fire risk assessment?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person for any non-domestic premises must ensure that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out.
The Responsible Person is typically the employer, the owner, or the person in control of the premises. The assessment must be carried out by a competent person - someone with sufficient training, experience, and knowledge to identify and evaluate fire risks accurately.
For most commercial premises, this means using a qualified fire safety professional.
How often does a fire risk assessment need to be reviewed?
A fire risk assessment does not have a fixed legal expiry date, but it must be reviewed regularly and updated whenever it is no longer valid. Best practice, as recommended by the government and the National Fire Chiefs Council, is to review the assessment annually.
A full reassessment is required following any significant change to the premises, such as a change in building layout, a change in the nature of the work carried out, a significant increase in the number of occupants, or following a fire incident or near miss.
What must be included in a written fire risk assessment?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, any business employing five or more people, or any licensed premises, must record the significant findings of the fire risk assessment in writing.
A compliant written assessment must identify the fire hazards present, the people at risk, the preventive and protective measures in place, and a prioritised action plan for addressing any identified deficiencies. It must also include details of the emergency procedures and the arrangements for fire safety training and maintenance.
Get expert fire safety support with over 30 years of experience across Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and beyond. You'll receive a free site survey and only ever be recommended what you genuinely need.
No overselling, no unnecessary costs.
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