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Fire Risk Assessment Consultancy

Your Fire Risk Assessment is the cornerstone of your fire protection measures, ensuring compliance with the Fire Safety Act onsite. It’s essential that it’s professionally conducted and reviewed regularly.

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

A fire risk assessment is a systematic evaluation of your premises to identify fire hazards, evaluate the risk of those hazards causing harm, and determine the adequacy of existing fire safety measures. It also provides recommendations for improving fire safety to ensure the protection of occupants and property.

Why do I need a fire risk assessment?

It is mandatory that you comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 if you meet any of the following criteria, in which case a written Fire Risk Assessment is legally required to ensure compliance.

  • You are a business with any employees, but you are only legally obliged to record this is writing if you have five or more employees.
  • You are a landlord.
  • You have a license to sell or retain alcohol.

Authorities have a right to request to see your fire risk assessment when they visit your facility. If you have a fire, or a visit from a fire officer, it’s likely to be the first document that the fire service will ask to see when they arrive onsite, as it will give them an immediate summary of the risks and control measures present on your facility.

Therefore, the Fire Risk Assessment is one of the first fire safety measures you should conduct and will act as an action plan for any further steps you may need to take.

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Who will conduct your fire risk assessment?

Assessments are conducted by Blazequel’s certified and experienced fire safety professionals. Our assessors hold qualifications in fire safety and risk management and have extensive experience in conducting thorough and accurate fire risk assessments across various types of premises.

What is included in your fire risk assessment service?

Our comprehensive fire risk assessment includes;

  • Identifying potential fire hazards
  • Evaluating the risks
  • Reviewing current fire safety measures
  • Checking fire detection and alarm systems
  • Assessing fire-fighting equipment
  • Ensuring proper emergency routes and exits
  • Providing detailed recommendations and a prioritized corrective action plan

How do I get started?

To schedule an assessment, contact us at +44 1234 357357 or simply fill in the form below. Our team will guide you through the process and answer any additional questions you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions

The duration of the assessment depends on the size and complexity of your premises. Typically, the on-site assessment can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a full day. After the assessment you will be emailed the completed assessment in PDF format. If you have questions or concerns, a follow-up call can be arranged at no additional cost with the assessor or any other appropriate members of our experienced team.

Pricing varies based on the size and complexity of the premises. We offer competitive rates and can provide a detailed breakdown upon request. There are no hidden costs, and any additional services will be discussed upfront. Contact us to discuss further.

To prepare, ensure that all areas of your premises are accessible and have relevant documents ready, such as current fire safety records, floor plans, and maintenance logs for fire safety equipment. This helps us conduct a thorough and efficient assessment.

During the assessment, our assessor will inspect the premises, review fire safety equipment, check emergency routes and exits, and evaluate the current fire safety procedures. We aim to minimize any disruption to your operations and will work with you to schedule a convenient time.

After the assessment, we will provide you with a detailed report outlining our findings, including identified hazards, risk levels, and recommended actions to enhance fire safety. We will discuss the report with you to ensure you understand the necessary steps.

We offer support to help you implement the recommended fire safety measures. This includes advice on practical steps, prioritizing actions, and guidance on compliance. We can also recommend reliable contractors if specific upgrades or installations are needed.

It is generally recommended to conduct a fire risk assessment annually or whenever there are significant changes to the premises, such as renovations, changes in occupancy, or alterations in the building’s use.

If you make significant changes to your premises, it is essential to update your fire risk assessment to reflect the new conditions. Contact us to schedule a re-assessment to ensure continued compliance and safety.

Yes, we provide fire safety training for staff and occupants, including fire marshal training, evacuation procedures, and the proper use of fire-fighting equipment. Our training programs are tailored to meet your specific needs

Yes, absolutely. However, as with all fire safety activities you must be able to prove that you are sufficiently ‘Competent’ to perform your activities. As discussed in the last issue, competence is loosely defined in the Regulatory Reform Order (2005) as:

‘Someone with enough training and experience or knowledge and other qualities to be able to complete their duties properly’.

So how do you know whether you’re competent? It really comes back to the complexities of your requirements and your own confidence in whether you’ve got the ability to do your own assessment. A large part of basic fire safety and your risk assessment is common sense and logical documentation. However, the level of competence required for doing the fire risk assessment at a small florist will be substantially different from doing a fire risk assessment at a petrochemical’s facility.  Again – can you prove that you are ‘competent’? 

Download our guide on this subject for more information – Issue 4 – Fire Risk Assessment – 2020 Revised Branding.pdf

If you have questions call us at +44 (0)1234 357357 or email us at sales@blazequel.com or book a free consultation with us.

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