Service
Fire Risk Assessments
Fire risk assessments identify fire hazards, people at risk and the precautions needed in flats, communal areas, HMOs, workplaces and schools. RiSKFiX helps the Responsible Person meet their duty under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (as amended) to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment.
Overview
What your fire risk assessment covers
A suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment is the legal foundation of fire safety in any non-domestic premises in the UK. Our Level 4 assessors deliver clear, defensible reports mapped directly to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety Act 2021 — covering occupancy, building fabric, escape, detection, suppression and management arrangements.
Is a fire risk assessment a legal requirement?
The Responsible Person must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (as amended). Our assessment identifies hazards and records priority-rated actions to support that duty.
What does an assessment cover for flats, HMOs, businesses and schools?
The agreed scope considers common parts, occupancy, escape routes, detection, fire doors, compartmentation and management arrangements. Type 1 to Type 4 assessments depend on the building and the investigation required.
How often is a fire risk assessment needed?
Keep the assessment under regular review and revisit it after changes to the building, use, occupancy or fire precautions. RiSKFiX offers annual review reminders; the review programme should reflect the building’s risk.
What affects the cost of a fire risk assessment?
Building size, occupancy, available records, access and the assessment type affect the scope. The quote confirms the work and when the report will be delivered.
What is the difference between a fire risk assessment and a fire strategy?
An assessment examines current hazards and precautions. A strategy explains the building’s fire safety design and management arrangements; the documents inform each other but do not replace each other.
What's included
What is included?
- Type 1 to Type 4 assessments depending on building risk profile
- Full review of building plans, occupancy, and management arrangements
- Inspection of escape routes, signage, detection and suppression
- Review of fire doors, compartmentation and passive fire protection
- Photographic evidence captured throughout
- Action plan with priority risk ratings (PAS 79-1:2020 or BS 9792:2025, depending on the building)
- Annual review reminders
Why it matters
What this means for FMs & Responsible Persons
Legal obligation
Every non-domestic premises must have a current Fire Risk Assessment under Article 9 of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (as amended). Where five or more people are employed, the significant findings must be recorded in writing.
Insurance & enforcement
An evidence-based FRA is the first thing insurers and enforcing authorities request when something goes wrong.
Operational continuity
A good FRA prevents downtime by identifying issues before they become enforcement notices or insurance claims.
Our process
How is the work delivered?
- 01
Email scoping
We confirm scope, building type, occupancy and access by email — no phone call required.
- 02
On-site assessment
A qualified assessor attends, captures evidence, and interviews the Responsible Person.
- 03
Report & action plan
You receive a report with priority-rated actions, following PAS 79-1:2020 or BS 9792:2025 depending on the building; your quote confirms when the report will be delivered.
- 04
Remedials & review
We arrange remedial works by third-party-certificated installers and can book the annual review for you.
Standards & accreditations
Which standards and legislation apply?
Every report we issue references the standards below — so your Responsible Person, insurer and enforcing authority all see the same evidence base.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (as amended)
Worked to current UK standard.
Fire Safety Act 2021
Worked to current UK standard.
PAS 79-1:2020 (premises other than housing) and BS 9792:2025 (housing)
Worked to current UK standard.
BS 9999:2017
Worked to current UK standard.
BS 9991:2024 (residential)
Worked to current UK standard.
FAQs
Fire Risk Assessment — the questions we get
Can't see your question? Call our team on 01926 675275 — we'd rather have a five-minute conversation than send you a brochure.
- Yes. RiSKFiX delivers fire risk assessment nationwide — single sites or full portfolios — with consistent reporting, pricing and accountability through one commercial contact.
- We agree the visit date with you when you accept our quote, and work to your deadline wherever we can. If it's urgent, call 01926 675275.
- Our fire risk assessment work is delivered against The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (as amended) and Fire Safety Act 2021, by qualified, vetted operatives. Certificates and competency records are provided on request and stored against the compliance file.
- Yes — remedial works can be delivered by third-party-certificated installers, so you're not left chasing a second contractor to close the actions.
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Related services
Which related services might you need?
Fire Door Inspection
BS 8214:2026-aligned inspections by Level 3 certified inspectors.
Fire Stopping Survey & Repairs
Compartmentation surveys and fire stopping repairs by third-party-certificated installers.
Fire Evacuation Plans
Clear, building-specific evacuation strategies that actually work on the day.
Which guides can help you plan?
- Fire safety guides for building managers
- What Affects the Cost of a Fire Risk Assessment?
- Fire Risk Assessments for Blocks of Flats
- Is a Fire Risk Assessment a Legal Requirement?
- How Often Should a Fire Risk Assessment Be Reviewed?
- Fire Risk Assessment vs Fire Strategy: What's the Difference?
- Who Can Carry Out a Fire Risk Assessment?
- Legionella Risk Assessments for Landlords
- Fire Risk Assessments in London
Regions we cover
Operating across the UK
We deliver consistent fire safety and compliance services across England, Wales and Scotland — for single sites and national portfolios alike. Different fire safety legislation applies in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and our work follows it.
Ready when you are
Need fire risk assessment?
Tell us about your building and we'll come back with a clear quote — we respond promptly during office hours.
RiSKFiX LLP is a registered company (OC407139), founded in 2016.