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Fire Safety Risk Assessments

Thameside Fire Protection provides professional fire risk assessments for businesses, landlords and organisations across the UK. Our experienced assessors inspect your premises, identify potential fire hazards and evaluate the measures in place to protect employees, visitors, residents and anyone else who may be at risk. You will receive a clear written report with practical, prioritised recommendations to help you manage risk and meet your fire-safety responsibilities.

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Expert Fire Safety Consultancy and Inspections

Your fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly and updated whenever it may no longer be valid – for example, following changes to the building, its use, occupancy or fire precautions, or after a fire or near miss. Many organisations schedule an annual review as good practice, with more frequent reviews where the level of risk warrants it.

Our professional fire safety consultants carry out on-site inspections to assess your existing fire safety arrangements and identify potential hazards or areas for improvement. Following the assessment, you will receive a clear, tailored report outlining what is working effectively, what requires attention and the actions recommended to help you meet your fire safety responsibilities.

We provide no-obligation quotations and only recommend measures appropriate to your building’s layout, use, occupancy and level of fire risk.

What Our Fire Risk Assessments Include

Our fire risk assessments are carried out by experienced professionals and tailored to the use, layout, occupancy and level of risk associated with your premises.

Each assessment includes a detailed site visit and fire hazard survey. Where relevant, our assessor will consider:

  • potential sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen
  • employees, visitors, contractors and anyone who may be especially at risk
  • fire detection and alarm arrangements
  • escape routes and emergency exits
  • emergency lighting
  • fire doors and compartmentation
  • firefighting equipment
  • fire safety signs and notices
  • evacuation procedures and emergency planning
  • staff fire safety information and training
  • testing and maintenance records
  • the storage of dangerous or combustible substances
  • existing fire safety management arrangements

Following the assessment, you will receive a written report detailing the findings and any recommended actions. This will help you reduce fire risks, protect people using the premises and meet your fire safety responsibilities.

Some buildings or identified concerns may require additional specialist or intrusive surveys. If this is the case, we will explain what further assessment is recommended.

What will you receive after the assessment?

Following the assessment, you will receive a clear written report that includes:

  • a record of the significant findings
  • photographs of relevant issues, where appropriate
  • a prioritised action plan
  • clear explanations of urgent and longer-term recommendations
  • practical guidance on the steps required to address identified risks

We will agree a timeframe for delivering the report and give you an opportunity to discuss the findings with our team. Where appropriate, Thameside Fire Protection can also provide advice and support with addressing any deficiencies identified during the assessment.

Receiving a fire risk assessment does not automatically make your premises compliant. The report identifies potential risks and recommends actions, but you remain responsible for ensuring that the necessary measures are implemented.

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How Our Fire Risk Assessment Process Works

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  • Request a quotation

    Tell us about your premises, including its location, use, approximate size and occupancy. If you have more than one building, let us know how many sites need to be assessed.

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    Confirm the scope

    We will review the information provided, establish the appropriate scope of the assessment and confirm the price before any work begins.

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    Arrange the visit

    We will arrange for an assessor to visit your premises at a convenient time, with the expected duration confirmed in advance where possible.

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    Complete the assessment

    The assessor will examine the premises, identify potential fire hazards and evaluate the existing fire safety arrangements and people who may be at risk.

  • Receive your report

    You will receive a written report recording the significant findings and setting out a prioritised action plan. This will distinguish between urgent issues and longer-term recommendations.

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    Address the recommendations

    Our team can explain the findings and answer questions about the recommended actions. Where appropriate, Thameside Fire Protection can also provide advice or help arrange any remedial work required.

What our clients say about working with us

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We’ve worked with Thameside Fire on several projects now. They consistently go above and beyond to get the job done, even under pressure. A great team to work with.

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Very impressed with Thameside Fire Protection. Responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. They really care about doing the job properly.

Why Choose Thameside Fire Protection?

Our experienced fire risk assessors combine professional expertise with practical knowledge of different buildings and working environments. We provide clear, proportionate advice to help organisations understand their risks and fire safety responsibilities.

Qualified Fire Risk Assessors

Our assessments are completed by appropriately qualified and experienced professionals. Our assessors maintain their knowledge through regular training and continuing professional development.

Experience Across Different Premises

We assess premises of different sizes, uses and levels of complexity across a wide range of sectors. Each assessment is tailored to the building’s layout, occupancy, activities and specific fire risks.

Recognised Professional Standards

Our assessors hold relevant professional memberships and certifications, helping to ensure that every assessment follows current legislation, recognised guidance and industry best practice.

Fully Insured, Practical Support

We hold appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Our assessors provide clear reports, proportionate recommendations and ongoing support to help you understand and address the findings.

Fire Risk Assessments for Different Premises and Sectors

Every building presents different fire risks depending on its layout, use, occupancy and the activities taking place within it. Our assessors have experience working across a wide range of premises, including:

  • offices and shops
  • warehouses and factories
  • schools and nurseries
  • hotels, restaurants and leisure venues
  • healthcare and care settings
  • blocks of flats and communal areas
  • HMOs and rented accommodation
  • public and community buildings
  • construction sites
  • multi-site commercial portfolios

We tailor the scope of each assessment to the premises and the people who use it, providing practical and proportionate recommendations rather than a generic checklist.

Some buildings may require a more specialist assessment because of their construction, use or level of risk. Where this applies, we will explain any additional requirements and ensure that the appropriate expertise is involved.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fire risk assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a legal requirement that identifies fire hazards, evaluates risks, and recommends measures to reduce or eliminate those risks in your premises.

Who needs a fire risk assessment?
Fire safety legislation across the UK generally requires workplaces, commercial premises, public buildings and the common areas of multi-occupied residential buildings to have an appropriate fire risk assessment. The specific legislation and responsibilities differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

What does your fire consultancy service include?
We provide expert guidance on fire safety strategy, system design, regulatory compliance, and ongoing risk management tailored to your building and operations.

How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
It should be reviewed annually or whenever there are significant changes to the building layout, occupancy, or fire safety systems.

Who is responsible for arranging a fire risk assessment?
Responsibility usually falls to the employer, owner, landlord, occupier, managing agent or another person with control over the premises. In shared buildings, several people or organisations may have responsibilities and will need to coordinate their fire safety arrangements. Terminology and specific legal duties vary across the UK. In England and Wales, the duty holder is generally known as the “Responsible Person”. Appointing a professional assessor does not remove the duty holder’s legal responsibility for ensuring that an appropriate assessment is completed and any necessary actions are taken.

Can I carry out a fire risk assessment myself?
Can I carry out a fire risk assessment myself? Explain that someone with sufficient competence may be able to assess a simple, low-risk premises. More complex buildings and risks are likely to require an appropriately qualified and experienced professional. How much does a fire risk assessment cost? Explain that the cost depends on the building’s size, use, layout, occupancy, complexity, location and the number of premises. Include a genuine starting price or representative examples if commercially appropriate. How long does a fire risk assessment take? Provide indicative timings or explain that the duration depends on the size and complexity of the premises. Also state the usual report turnaround time. What information should I prepare before the assessment? Mention existing assessments, floor plans, alarm and emergency-lighting records, fire-door inspections, equipment-maintenance records, evacuation plans, staff-training records and details of previous incidents. What happens if the assessment identifies problems? Explain that the report will prioritise actions according to risk and clarify whether Thameside can provide advice, follow-up reviews or quotations for remedial work. Is a fire risk assessment the same as a fire-safety certificate? Explain that it is a documented assessment of hazards, people at risk and existing precautions—not a certificate guaranteeing that the building is compliant. Do I need a new assessment after moving into or altering a premises? Explain when changes of use, occupancy, layout, work processes or fire-safety systems could require the assessment to be reviewed and updated. Can you assess several premises as part of one project? Explain whether Thameside supports multi-site businesses, landlords and property portfolios, including how assessments, reports and recommendations are coordinated. The highest priorities are correcting the legal wording, explaining the actual deliverables, demonstrating assessor competence and clearly substantiating the nationwide service.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
The cost depends on factors including the premises’ size, use, layout, occupancy, complexity and location, as well as the number of buildings being assessed. Contact us with details of your premises and we will provide a no-obligation quotation based on the scope of work required.

How long does a fire risk assessment take?
The time required depends on the size, layout, use and complexity of the premises. A small, straightforward building may take a few hours, while larger, higher-risk or multi-site premises may require considerably longer. We will confirm the expected duration of the visit and the timeframe for receiving your report when arranging the assessment.

What information should I prepare before the assessment?
Where available, it is helpful to provide any existing fire risk assessments, building or floor plans, testing and maintenance records for fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors and other fire safety equipment. You should also provide evacuation procedures, emergency plans, staff training records, details of previous fires, false alarms or near misses, and information about recent or planned changes to the premises. Do not worry if some of these records are unavailable. Our team can explain what information will be relevant before the visit.

What happens if the assessment identifies problems?
Your report will explain the issues identified and prioritise recommended actions according to the level of risk. This will help you distinguish between matters requiring urgent attention and longer-term improvements. Our team can discuss the findings with you and, where appropriate, provide advice, follow-up assessments or quotations for remedial work.

Is a fire risk assessment the same as a fire safety certificate?
No. A fire risk assessment is a documented review of potential fire hazards, the people who may be at risk and the precautions in place. It identifies findings and recommends actions where improvements are required. It is not a certificate guaranteeing that the premises are compliant, and any necessary actions identified in the report must still be completed.

Do I need a new assessment after moving into or altering premises?
An existing assessment should be reviewed when you take control of new premises or make significant changes that could affect fire risk. These may include changes to the building’s layout, use, occupancy, work processes, storage arrangements or fire safety systems. The assessment should also be reviewed if there is reason to believe that it is no longer vali – for example, following a fire or near miss. Depending on the extent of the changes, the existing assessment may be updated or a new assessment may be required.

Can you assess several premises as part of one project?
Yes. We can coordinate fire risk assessments for businesses, landlords and organisations with multiple premises. The scope and schedule can be planned across the full portfolio, with a consistent reporting format and clearly prioritised recommendations for each location. Contact us with the number, type and location of your premises so we can discuss the project and provide a tailored quotation.

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