Fire Risk Assessments
Professional fire risk assessments to help businesses meet legal obligations and protect people, premises and operations
What a Fire Risk Assessment Covers
A Fire Risk Assessment provides a structured review of your premises, current fire precautions and overall fire safety management arrangements.
During the assessment, we review areas including:
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escape routes and final exits
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fire doors and compartmentation
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fire alarm systems and emergency lighting
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extinguishers and firefighting equipment
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signage and evacuation procedures
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staff fire safety awareness and training
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maintenance records, servicing and testing
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general fire risks, hazards and control measures throughout the premises.
The assessment considers how the building is used, who may be at risk and whether existing fire safety measures are suitable, compliant and effectively managed.
Following the assessment, you will receive a clear report outlining findings, identified risks, current compliance status and any actions to help improve fire safety and support legal compliance.
Are Fire Risk Assessments Essential?
Fire Risk Assessments are a legal requirement for most non-domestic premises under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. They help businesses identify fire risks before they become serious incidents, protecting employees, visitors, contractors, residents, service users and premises.
A Fire Risk Assessment provides a structured review of your premises to identify potential fire hazards, evaluate the level of risk and determine whether appropriate fire precautions and emergency arrangements are in place. This includes reviewing escape routes, fire detection systems, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment, evacuation procedures and existing control measures throughout the building.
Whether you are responsible for an office, care setting, educational premises, commercial property, industrial unit or multi-occupancy building, a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment helps demonstrate that appropriate fire safety measures are in place and being actively managed.
They also form an important part of demonstrating compliance, supporting insurers, protecting property and business continuity, and helping ensure appropriate fire safety measures are in place across the premises.
Why Book with Graham Cowan QHSE Consultancy?
Our Fire Risk Assessments are carried out by experienced fire safety professionals with Chartered IOSH and IIRSM status, Technical Membership of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (TIFSM), and extensive practical industry experience, giving you complete peace of mind.
Assessments typically involve a detailed on-site inspection of your premises, reviewing fire hazards, existing precautions, fire safety management arrangements and overall compliance against current fire safety legislation and guidance.
Following the visit, a structured Fire Risk Assessment report is produced outlining identified risks, current compliance position, recommended actions and practical guidance to help improve fire safety management within the premises.
Unlike some providers, support does not simply end with the report. We can also provide ongoing guidance and practical support to help organisations understand findings, prioritise actions and work toward improved fire safety compliance over time.
Discuss Your Fire Risk Assessment
Complete the form below and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your premises, answer any questions and arrange a suitable time for your Fire Risk Assessment.
The Consultancy
01 Chartered Expertise
Led by Graham Cowan, Chartered Fellow of IOSH (CFIOSH), Chartered Fellow of IIRSM (FIIRSM) and Technical Member of TIFSM.
02 Practical Guidance
We explain legislation in plain English, giving you simple, actionable steps toward compliance that you and your team can follow.
03 Multi-Sector Experience
Experience across Care, Education, Property Management, Construction, Manufacturing, Industry and Agriculture.
04 Independent, Unbiased
Support is shaped around your service, your risks and your responsibilities, with a focus on what’s practical and achievable for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no specific legal requirement to carry out audits, but employers are legally required to manage health and safety effectively. Audits and inspections are a recognised way of demonstrating compliance and due diligence.
Inspections focus on physical conditions and day-to-day practices. Audits take a broader view and assess systems, arrangements and management processes. The approach used depends on your needs.
This depends on your organisation’s activities, size and level of risk. Some organisations benefit from annual audits, while others require more frequent inspections.
No. Audits and inspections are planned to minimise disruption and carried out in a professional, collaborative manner.
Yes. Many organisations use audits as a starting point for structured improvement and ongoing consultancy support.
Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, most non-domestic premises are legally required to have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment in place.
Fire Risk Assessments should be reviewed regularly and whenever significant changes occur within the premises, such as alterations to layout, occupancy or working practices.
A Fire Risk Assessment typically involves a detailed inspection of the premises, reviewing fire hazards, escape routes, fire precautions, emergency arrangements and overall fire safety management procedures.
Yes. Following the assessment, a structured report is provided outlining identified risks, current compliance position and any recommended actions or improvements.
Yes. Ongoing guidance and practical support can be provided to help organisations understand findings, prioritise actions and work toward improved fire safety compliance.
We carry out Fire Risk Assessments across a wide range of premises including offices, warehouses, schools, care settings, retail premises, hospitality venues and multi-occupancy residential buildings.
