A Fire Risk Assessment is a legal requirement that ensures the user, as the Responsible Person for a premise, has identified all possible hazards and risks that may hinder the successful evacuation of a building in the occurrence of a fire.
assess and demonstrate risks
One of the professionals will be able to assess and demonstrate where the risks are located, and whether the risks identified are acceptable or may need to be looked at closer to take further precautions to keep the premises compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Any premises/place of employment that attains more than 5 employees MUST, by law, not only carry out a Risk Assessment but ensure you have a written copy to hand to the fire service if and when they visit your premises.
What is included in a Fire Risk Assessment?
A Fire Risk Assessment will vary in length and details to the specifications of the premises
A Fire Risk Assessment will vary in length and details to the specifications of the premises. A & E Fire Security propose to carry out an onsite assessment of the premises and the relevant procedures, followed by an in-depth report of their findings by the following:
1) A full, non-invasive, non-destructive Type 1 assessment. The survey is carried out from the floor height using no step ladders, platforms, or other access equipment. The assessment set out in this document is an evacuation of the Life Safety measures to satisfy the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
2) A Fire Risk Assessment by PAS 79-1:2020.
3) Expert advice and guidance for the Responsible Person on fire safety management to ensure legislative compliance with the following:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005;
- Relevant British Standards;
- Local Authority Requirements;
- Building Regulations;
- Industry-Specific Guidelines and Regulations;
4) Supporting photographic evidence;
5) Follow-up support and evidence.
How Often Should a Fire Risk Assessment be Carried Out?
A Fire Risk Assessment should be carried out annually, however, this will and should alter and updated in the following circumstances;
- Change of owner
- Change of structure
- Change of use
In the instance that one or more of these features change, the user should be updating their Fire Risk Assessment immediately to account for this.
The 4 Types of Fire Risk Assessment
There are 4 types of Fire Risk Assessments, however, A&E provide Type 1 & 3.
- Type 1: Full, non-destructive, and non-invasive assessment – mainly suited and carried out on residential buildings such as apartments and blocks of flats. This is non-disruptive in that A&E does not enter the occupied flats themselves, but assesses the general building.
- Type 3: Full, non-disruptive, and non-invasive assessment of residential buildings, however, this type will physically assess the interior of the occupied flats as well as the building in general.
Who is Responsible for Completing the Fire Risk Assessment?
If users wish to carry out their Fire Risk Assessment, follow guidance of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Generally, a qualified Fire Risk Assessor will need to assess premises every 5 years, however, in circumstances whereby users have a qualified, competent person such as the owner of a company, landlord, etc. they can carry out their Fire Risk Assessment without the need for 3rd party involvement.
Hiring one of A&E's professional Fire Risk Assessors will not only ensure that users are completely compliant, but will also assure that there are absolutely no stones left unturned. Fire Risk Assessments can be complex and detailed things. A&E's team of ex-fire service professionals know to provide users with the most thorough and water-tight assessments around. If users wish to carry out their Fire Risk Assessment, please follow the guidance rules created and sustained by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Request a Fire Risk Assessment
A&E Fire and Security have over 65 years in the Fire Risk Assessment business and are incredibly well-versed in the laws and regulations set by the government guidelines.
Their assessors are Tier 3 qualified, which is the highest qualification for Fire Risk Assessors. This means that there is no one else around more educated and qualified to carry out Fire Risk Assessment.