What Is A Fire Risk Assessment?
Fire Risk Assessments identify the potential risks relating to fire, taking a detailed look into your premises, the people who use it, and understanding the potential risks from fire. Then taking action to remediate the risks identified to improve fire safety in keeping people safe.
Why Do I Need A Fire Risk Assessment?
A Fire Risk Assessment is a legal requirement. If you are an employer, owner or occupier of a premises that is not considered a single private dwelling or home, you must ensure you have a Fire Risk Assessment undertaken by a competent person. You must identify fire risks in your premises and taken the appropriate action to remediate them.
Since 01 October 2023, all findings from the Fire Risk Assessment, regardless of the size or purpose of the premises, must be recorded by the Responsible Person. The Response Person must also record their Fire Safety arrangements.
Your Fire Risk Assessment should be reviewed regularly or whenever significant changes have been made that would make parts or all of the risk assessment redundant. Fire prevention is vital in business continuation, take action to reduce your risk now.
Fire Risk Assessment Service Provider
Under the Building Safety Act 2022 and The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 if you own, manage or operate a business, you need to comply with fire safety law. This applies across England and Wales and came into force on 01 October 2005.
uRisk is a Fire Risk Assessment service provider that carries out a range of control measures services including an initial Fire Risk Assessment any fire remedial works needed such as fire safety doors, fire electrical safety, fire signage, fire extinguishers, fire logbooks and more.
During the fire risk assessment carried out by one of our qualified and DBS checked assessors, we will undertake a complete survey of the premises for a variety of factors. As a fire safety provider, we can produce non-technical floor plans o help identify potential risks should you not have this in place, and we will produce a comprehensive report for you outlining any risks to fire safety within your premises and any actions required to meet compliance fire safety guidelines. Book a Fire Risk Assessment today.
What Should Be Included In A Fire Risk Assessment?
Generally, Fire Risk Assessments should incorporate five key steps:
- Identify fire hazards
- Identify people at risk
- Evaluate, remove or reduce the risks
- Record your findings, prepare an emergency plan and provide training
- Review and updated the fire risk assessment regularly
What’s Included In uRisk’s Fire Risk Assessments?
You will receive a fully comprehensive assessment helping you meet compliance.
Site Report
Details of report
Engineer Report
Notes from visit
Risk Ratings
Breakdown of risk ratings
Control and Management
Control measures checked
Survey of Assets
All assets assessed in full
Survey of Schematic
Review of current schematic
Scope of Works
Agreed works
Remedial Report
Details of works undertaken
Site Description
Site information
Fire Logbook
Records checked
Survey in Detail
Risks, materials, and design assessed
Support
30 minute report walk through
Health and Safety
Initial site safety checks
Executive Summary
Overall risk rating
Management Structure
Legionella managment
Fire System Overview
Asset register
Survey Photos
Photos of entire water system
Glossary
Terminology explained
Additional fees apply for legionella samples, water logbooks and schematics. If you have had a previous legionella risk assessment you may not need these items.
Service Process
Get a Quote
Get a quote today by phone, email, or complete our contact form to receive a quotation within 24 hours.
Booking
Our coordinator will be in touch to confirm a Date That Suits You, along with estimated time of arrival.
Your Appointment
On the day of your appointment, you will receive a 30 min Curtesy Call from an engineer to confirm they're on route.
Report
Your report is then Quality Checked and emailed in PDF Format, with Next Day Delivery.
Support Call
Our support team will be in touch to arrange your free 30 min Support Call to help explain your report.
All payments are due prior to booking completion unless agreed in writing for 30 days from the date of invoice. We will hold your booking time for 24 hours whilst we await payment. Reports are typically next day delivery, but please allow for up to 5 working days delivery.
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Fire Risk Assessment FAQs
Are uRisk Qualified?
You may ask who is responsible for completing a fire risk assessment? Your fire risk assessment should be carried out by a competent assessor, and if you do not have the in-house expertise, our qualified assessors will assist you with the fire safety risk assessment process.
Our fire risk assessors are recruited not only for their experience and competence but also for their ability to work with people and find solutions – not just problems. We aim to enhance your knowledge during the fire risk assessment process. Every fire risk assessor who works for us has been certified by the Fire Protection Association after undergoing comprehensive compliance training. This ensures that all fire risk assessments carried out by our team adhere to the fire safety standards set out in the PAS 79 document published by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
Do You Offer A Fire Risk Assessment Near Me?
Yes, our services are nationwide. Whether you have one or multiple water systems and one or multiple sites, we provide services across the country, with qualified engineers scattered throughout the UK and offices based in Hertfordshire which is a 30-minute train journey to London King’s Cross. Get in contact with us and book an appointment where we can carry out a Fire risk assessment.
Our fire risk assessors will survey your property to evaluate any potential fire hazards. The fire assessment will highlight any fire risks in your property and recommendations to make your premises safe; this is compiled into a complete written fire risk assessment report.
This report follows the recommended advice and approach of the PAS 79 document. This is the Publicly Available Specification developed and published by the British Standards Institution (BSI). Once we have provided you with your fire risk assessment visit and report, our company will offer advice and recommendations for you to follow up.
What Services Do Fire Safety Companies Offer for Business Premises and Care Homes?
uRisk is a certified fire safety company, as such we offer fire safety services, including but not limited to, fire risk assessments, ensuring your business premises meet fire safety regulations and a regulatory reform audit conducted by certified fire engineers. Fire risk assessments ensure your business premises have comprehensive fire protection. If you require further information about our fire risk assessments or fire safety regulatory reform for a specific location, like care homes, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Why Choose uRisk?
Over 25 years of water hygiene and legionella control experience.
Friendly and simple advice by phone, email & online at your convenience.
All staff are trained water hygiene consultants and engineers.
With engineers located all across the UK, we’re never too far away.
Our labs are UKAS approved providing you with quality assurance.
Your one stop shop for Legionella control, no need to go elsewhere.
