FAQs About Fire Risk Assessments

Here at FireRiskAssessments.com we help you understand what is required to be legally compliant and how best to ensure your premises is safe.

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If you are unsure about your responsibilities towards fire risk assessments, then please read the following information. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, or if you’re unsure then feel free to get in touch. We’re happy to help.

What is a fire risk assessment and why is it necessary?

A fire risk assessment identifies potential fire hazards, evaluates the risk, and suggests measures to mitigate these risks. It’s necessary for ensuring safety, legal compliance, and protecting people and property from fire hazards.

What does a fire risk assessment involve?

Our fire risk assessments involve a thorough examination of your property to identify hazards and risks. We will provide a comprehensive report detailing the findings and recommendations for improvements. Read more about our Fire Risk Assessment Process

How long does a fire risk assessment take?

The duration varies depending on the size and complexity of the premises.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost?

We have fixed prices and absolutely no hidden costs. Our fire risk assessment services start from £425. View our fixed prices.

What are the legal requirements for fire risk assessments?

The legal framework for fire safety in the UK is primarily governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, and the accompanying Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. These laws have superseded over 70 individual pieces of fire safety legislation.

Legally, you are required to conduct a fire risk assessment and implement suitable fire safety measures based on the findings of the assessment to minimise the risk to life from fire. 

How often do I need a fire risk assessment?

The frequency of fire risk assessments depends on the type of property and its use. We recommend an assessment is reviewed regularly, this can be done by a competent person on the premises. As a general rule, we would say review annually by a fire risk assessor.

If the premises is very low risk, you could review biennially or three-yearly, but no later. It must be reviewed within that time to ensure nothing has changed.   

Who can carry out a fire risk assessment?

It should be carried out by a competent person, often a professional with expertise in fire safety.

What should I expect in a fire risk assessment report?

The report will detail identified hazards, risk levels, and recommended safety measures.  

What happens if I don't have a fire risk assessment?

You may face legal penalties and increased fire risk.

Can a fire risk assessment identify all potential fire hazards?

It aims to identify as many risks as possible, but absolute identification of all hazards is challenging. Regular assessments help in identifying new risks.

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   Ballenday Limited 
 5. September, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They carried out a fire risk assessment for us. The report arrived inside the quoted window, and it is detailed and readable, with a separate summary of just the actions that made it straightforward to work through. We raised queries and each one came back answered the next day with an amended report. When we asked exactly what had been covered on site, we got that in writing too. Very open and transparent, and explained all of our responsibilities clearly. Easy to deal with throughout. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Kevin Smith 
 17. February, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Assessor was a very pleasant chap. He explained what he was doing as he went along and pointed out any issues with my FRA folders and discussed the solutions. I was really happy with the outcome of my assessment and the friendly nature of how the assessment was conducted
  
 
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   matt glynn 
 9. January, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Organised fire risk assessments across multiple facilities. All fire inspectors were professional and brought a wealth of experience, enabling them to provide practical solutions to ensure compliance. Frequent calls with the office-based team were a pleasure; the office staff were always pleasant, helpful, and courteous, and greatly aided the organisation process from beginning to end.
  
 
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   Terri Daters 
 13. November, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very efficient process from booking to completion. Risk assessor was very knowledgeable and completed the assessment to a high standard providing a thorough report with clear actions.
  
 
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   Jill Taylor 
 18. July, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The assessor really knew her stuff and was friendly, but professional. However this is a converted house with four flats and I feel that the resulting paperwork was complicated and very wordy. The freeholders manage the building themselves so perhaps should have engaged a company that could also do the necessary work. If you are a larger block/ company I would recommend them. This review originally appeared on Trust pilot and I had a reply saying that the report section summarises the information, that is of course correct, however, it could do with being in a better format for printing.
  
 
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   Marianne Sunter 
 15. April, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The information in advance was very helpful. This included a sample report to show the level of involvement. The assessor was punctual, professional and thorough. I was very happy with the paperwork after the visit which included a full report, a summary and other helpful documentation. Thank you
  
 
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   Abigail Brown 
 3. December, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Quality report with clear and reasonable actions, saved us unnecessary cost in the long run. Helped me get everyone agreed. Great service afterwards always helpful and available to answer questions on multiple phone calls.
  
 
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   JO AUSTEN 
 20. November, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very pleased with the service. I found the report thorough and useful and the risk assessor that came out was polite and professional
  
 
  
  
 
 
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