Fire Risk Assessment FAQs
- What is a fire risk assessment?
- Why do you need to conduct a fire risk assessment?
- How much is it likely to cost?
- How long will it take?
- Who can conduct a fire risk assessment?
- What information do you need to provide so we can conduct your fire risk assessment?
- What will happen if you don't have the information above?
- Will you have a point of contact?
- What will your fire risk assessment report look like?
- Will the fire service be happy with your fire risk assessment?
- How do you get a no obligation free quote?
What is a fire risk assessment?
A fire risk assessment is carried out by the owner/occupier of a premises, and takes into account a number of factors, including, the construction of the building, the fire compartmentation, how you manage fire safety in the building, how you manage the occupants safety and effective evacuation, the fire systems in place (alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, fixed instillations, fire policy etc).
Why do you need to conduct a fire risk assessment?
You need to complete a fire risk assessment for several reasons:
- To ensure you do not harm or injure anyone in the event of fire
- To reduce the possibility of a fire to the absolute practical minimum
- To comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO)
How much is it likely to cost?
The following prices are for guide purposes. For a full quotation please use your online quote form.
| Office, 2/4 rooms, small shop | £140 - £175 |
| Large Office, 10/50 rooms | £175 - £350 |
| Small Pub | £225 - £300 |
| Large Pub with ltd. accommodation | £335 - £425 |
| Hotel 30 rooms | £450 - £500 |
| Hotel 50 rooms | £625 - £700 |
| Hospital 30 beds | £700 - £900 |
How long will it take?
The assessor will attend your site and speak with the client for about 30 to 40 minutes; ideally someone will escort them round the site for the assessment. The assessor will then brief the client on any major and urgent issued to be addressed. Your report will be with you within 10 working days normally.
The length of the assessment varies; we normally spend the same time report writing as we do on the physical assessments (for smaller assessments the report normally takes a minimum of 2½ hours).
Who can conduct a fire risk assessment?
The RRO says that anyone who is competent can conduct a fire risk assessment. In order to conduct a fire risk assessment you must understand:
- The process of fire risk assessment
- Your own business process
- The implications of the legislation
What information do you need to provide so we can conduct your fire risk assessment?
In order to assist with your fire risk assessment we would ideally need to see the following information:
- Copy of the buildings Fire Certificate if available
- Site Fire Policy
- Site Plans
- Copy of the previous Fire Risk Assessment
- Fire Extinguisher, Alarm, Emergency Lighting test records
- Staff Training Records
- Details of Hazardous Substances
- Details of Flammable Substances
- Electrical Test Records
- Plant Maintenance Programme and Records
What will happen if you don't have the information above?
Not a problem. This is what the assessment is designed to cover. We will tell you in writing what is missing, and how to rectify the situation.
Will you have a point of contact?
You will be appointed a specific project manager to liaise with throughout. You will have direct access via e-mail, mobile and landline telephone to your project manager at all times. His responsibilities include:
- Liaising with the client to arrange assessment dates and venues
- Providing Assessment Instructions to be distributed to properties
- Managing our assessors to ensure they arrive prepared
- Managing pre and post assessment administration
What will your fire risk assessment report look like?
For an average-sized businesses, the comprehensive report will cover between 18 and 21 pages. As businesses become larger this will increase. Reports are always written (where possible) without jargon so you can easily understand and apply them in the future. If you have any questions we will be only too happy to help. Our reports comply with PAS 79 Guidance.
Will the fire service be happy with your fire risk assessment?
Fire services around the country have been happy with the standard of our assessments to date. Clients have also used them to justify increasing venue capacity, so we have in fact made them money!
How do you get a no obligation free quote?
Fill out our free online quote form
Call 01524 784356 to book your fire risk assessment today!
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