Following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005, every Commercial Premises and the Communal Areas of Residential Premises has to have a Fire Risk Assessment completed for their premises & take a proactive approach to minimise the risk & spread of fire

The Fire Risk Assessment and Report should be completed by a competent Fire Risk Assessor and under the Fire Safety Order the Fire Risk Assessment need to consider:

• The life safety of employees and visitors

• Property safety and business continuity - safeguarding assets and preventing fire from interrupting the running of a business.

• Firefighter safety - should they need to enter the burning building

• The surrounding environment - considering the knock-on effects of fire to surrounding buildings and passers-by.

What is a Fire Risk Assessment, and why do I need one?
A Fire Risk Assessment is a thorough evaluation of your premises to identify fire hazards and assess the risk to people on-site. It is a legal requirement for all businesses and property owners in the UK under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Regular assessments ensure that fire safety measures are in place to protect employees, visitors, and the property, helping to prevent fires and minimise potential damage.

How often should a Fire Risk Assessment be carried out?
A Fire Risk Assessment should be reviewed regularly, typically every 12 months. However, if there are significant changes to the building, occupancy, or processes, it should be updated sooner. For higher-risk premises, such as care homes or factories, more frequent reviews may be necessary to ensure ongoing compliance with fire safety regulations.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) states that the responsibility for having a Fire Risk Assessment lies with the “Responsible Person”, who must arrange for the completion of the Fire Risk Assessment by a “Competent Person” & ensure Fire Safety measures highlighted within the Assessment are then implemented.

The “Responsible Person” who has to ensure that the Fire Risk Assessment is completed by a “Competent Person” & that measures implemented is the Owner/Occupant of the Premises.

The “Competent Person” is a Fire Risk Assessor that meets the criteria set out by the Fire Risk Assessment Competency Council (FRACC), which will include experience on undertaking assessments on this specific kind of business/premises and has completed necessary training.

Choosing Quartz Empire Fire & Security Ltd for the completion of your Fire Risk Assessment in Kent, Essex and London will give you peace of mind regarding you assessment as we have specific Fire Risk Assessors with the experience and qualifications to suit all types of premises.