Fire Risk Assessments for Businesses & Property Managers
Clear, practical fire risk assessments with a professional digital report and prioritised action plan. We help responsible persons understand the risks within their premises, what needs attention and what to do next.
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A Fire Risk Assessment You Can Actually Act On
A good fire risk assessment should do more than produce paperwork. It should give you a clear picture of your current fire-safety arrangements, identify shortcomings and set out sensible priorities.
AK Fire Safety assesses the premises, the people who may be at risk and the fire precautions already in place. We then provide a structured report designed to help you manage improvements in a practical order.
Suitable for: offices, shops, care settings, schools, apartment blocks, HMOs, hotels, warehouses, industrial premises, hospitality venues and other commercial or managed buildings.
What Our Fire Risk Assessment Covers
We look at the building as a complete fire-safety system — not as a checklist of isolated items.
Detection & Warning
Fire alarm provision, detector coverage, audibility, testing and maintenance arrangements.
Means of Escape
Escape routes, final exits, travel considerations, emergency lighting and fire-safety signage.
Fire Doors & Compartmentation
Fire doors, separation, compartmentation concerns and protection of escape routes.
Fire-Fighting Equipment
Portable extinguishers, siting, suitability, servicing arrangements and accessibility.
Ignition & Fuel Sources
Electrical and other ignition sources, housekeeping, storage and combustible materials.
Management & Procedures
Training, evacuation planning, routine testing, records, responsibilities and review arrangements.
Our Five-Step Assessment Approach
Our process follows the recognised fire-risk-assessment approach used in official guidance.
1. Identify Hazards
We identify potential sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen that could contribute to fire.
2. People at Risk
We consider employees, visitors, residents, contractors and anyone who may need additional assistance.
3. Evaluate Risk
We consider existing controls and where risks need to be removed, reduced or better managed.
4. Record & Plan
We document findings, priorities and actions so you have a clear route forward.
5. Review
We provide a suggested review approach and explain when significant changes should trigger an earlier review.
Is a Fire Risk Assessment a Legal Requirement?
For premises covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales, the responsible person must carry out and regularly review a fire risk assessment. Current government guidance also requires the fire risk assessment to be recorded.
The responsible person may be an employer, owner, landlord, occupier or another person with control of the premises. Where more than one responsible person exists, they must cooperate and coordinate.
Common Reasons to Review
- Changes to the building layout or use
- New occupants or vulnerable persons
- Significant changes to fire precautions
- A fire, near miss or important safety concern
- Evidence that the existing assessment may no longer be valid
- As part of the premises’ regular review arrangements
What You Receive in Your Report
Your completed report is structured to make the next steps easy to understand. Depending on the premises and scope, it can include:
- Executive summary and premises information
- Fire hazards and people at risk
- Existing fire precautions and management arrangements
- Areas requiring improvement
- Photographic evidence where appropriate
- Prioritised action plan
- Recommended timescales and review considerations
Where a separate specialist inspection is needed — for example a detailed fire-door survey or fire-alarm service — we make that clear rather than confusing it with the risk assessment itself.
Need help closing actions? AK Fire Safety can also support with fire alarm maintenance, fire extinguishers, fire doors, fire safety signage and fire safety training.
Fire Risk Assessments for a Wide Range of Premises
From single-site businesses to multi-site property portfolios, we provide clear fire-risk-assessment support for organisations across the UK.
Commercial & Offices
Offices, retail, managed commercial buildings and mixed-use premises.
Residential Management
Apartment blocks, HMOs, supported living and common areas of managed residential buildings.
Education & Care
Schools, nurseries, care settings and other premises where occupants may need additional consideration.
Hospitality
Hotels, guest accommodation, restaurants, pubs and leisure premises.
Warehousing & Industrial
Warehouses, workshops, factories and industrial units with operational fire risks.
Property Portfolios
Landlords, managing agents and facilities teams responsible for multiple sites.
Fire Risk Assessment FAQs
Clear answers to the questions we are most often asked before arranging an assessment.
How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
There is no single fixed review interval that suits every premises. It should be reviewed regularly and sooner when there are significant changes, new risks or reason to believe the existing assessment is no longer valid.
Do I need the fire risk assessment in writing?
For premises covered by the Fire Safety Order, current requirements mean the fire risk assessment must be recorded. Your AK Fire Safety report provides a clear written record of the assessment and action plan.
Who is the responsible person?
Depending on the premises this may include an employer, owner, landlord, occupier, facilities manager, building manager or another person with control of the premises. More than one responsible person can exist.
Can AK Fire Safety help with actions raised in the report?
Yes. Where actions fall within our services, we can quote separately for remedial or maintenance work such as fire alarms, extinguishers, fire doors, signage and training.
Need a Fire Risk Assessment?
Tell us about your premises and we’ll help you arrange the right assessment scope.
Fire risk assessments in your area
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