Fire Risk Assessments

Fire Risk Assessment Services

At ValuSecurity, we provide comprehensive fire risk assessments for businesses and organizations throughout the UK. Our qualified fire safety experts will thoroughly evaluate your premises to identify potential fire hazards, assess existing fire safety measures, and provide detailed recommendations to ensure compliance with current regulations.

A proper fire risk assessment is not only a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, but it's also essential for protecting your staff, visitors, and property from the devastating effects of fire.

Our Fire Risk Assessment Process

Initial Inspection

Thorough examination of your premises to identify potential fire hazards

People Assessment

Evaluation of risk to all people in and around the premises

Fire Precautions Review

Assessment of existing fire safety measures and equipment

Escape Routes Analysis

Evaluation of emergency exits and evacuation procedures

Documentation Review

Examination of fire safety policies, training records, and maintenance logs

Action Plan Creation

Development of prioritized recommendations to address identified issues

Types of Fire Risk Assessments

We offer different levels of assessment depending on your property type and requirements:

Type 1 Assessment

Standard non-invasive inspection of common areas

Type 2 Assessment

Invasive inspection of common areas with access to concealed spaces

Type 3 Assessment

Non-invasive inspection of common areas and representative individual units

Type 4 Assessment

Comprehensive invasive inspection of all areas including concealed spaces

PAS 79 Compliant

Assessments following the Publicly Available Specification format

Specialized Assessments

Tailored for high-risk environments or specific industry requirements

Legal Requirements for Fire Risk Assessments

The Responsible Person

Understanding who is legally responsible for fire safety in your organization

Regulatory Compliance

Meeting the requirements of the Fire Safety Order 2005

Assessment Frequency

Guidance on how often assessments should be reviewed and updated

Record Keeping

Legal requirements for documenting your fire safety measures

Staff Training

Legal obligations for employee fire safety awareness and training

Enforcement Action

Understanding potential consequences of non-compliance

Why Choose Our Fire Risk Assessment Services?

Qualified Assessors

Conducted by certified fire safety professionals

Legal Compliance

Ensuring you meet all fire safety regulations

Comprehensive Reports

Detailed documentation of findings and recommendations

Business Continuity

Minimizing fire risks to protect your operations

Life Safety

Protecting your staff, visitors, and building occupants

Insurance Benefits

Potential premium reductions with proper fire risk management

Fire Risk Assessment Applications

Office Buildings

Ensuring fire safety in commercial office environments

Retail Premises

Protecting customers, staff, and merchandise in shops

Factories & Warehouses

Addressing specific fire risks in industrial settings

Healthcare Facilities

Specialized assessments for hospitals and care homes

Educational Institutions

Ensuring safety in schools, colleges, and universities

Multi-Occupancy Buildings

Managing complex fire safety in shared buildings

After Your Fire Risk Assessment

We provide ongoing support to help you implement recommendations:

Fire Safety Systems

Installation of recommended fire detection and alarm systems

Staff Training

Fire awareness and fire warden training programs

Evacuation Planning

Development of clear evacuation procedures and signage

Ongoing Reviews

Regular reassessments to ensure continued compliance

What Our Clients Say About Our Fire Risk Assessments

"ValuSecurity conducted a thorough fire risk assessment of our office building. Their detailed report highlighted issues we weren't aware of, and the clear action plan made it easy to address all the recommendations."

— Health & Safety Manager, Corporate Office

"The fire risk assessment for our factory was extremely professional. The assessor was knowledgeable about our industry-specific risks and provided practical solutions that worked with our operations."

— Operations Director, Manufacturing Company

"After implementing the recommendations from ValuSecurity's fire risk assessment, we passed our insurance inspection with flying colors. The insurer was impressed with the thoroughness of our fire safety measures."

— Facilities Manager, Retail Chain