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Fire risk assessment in London

A fire risk assessment is the legal first step under the Fire Safety Order 2005. We carry them out across London, and we can fix what they find.

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What each accreditation covers, and how to verify it

The assessment the law starts with

Every non-domestic building needs one, it must be written down where five or more people work, and it decides everything else you buy.

  1. Written, usable findings

    A significant-findings report with a prioritised action plan, not a tick-box PDF you cannot act on.

  2. Assessed by fire people

    Carried out by engineers who install and service the systems they are assessing, not a general consultant with a checklist.

  3. We can fix what we find

    Alarm, emergency lighting, extinguishers and fire doors are all handled by the same team.

  4. Reviewed when things change

    Refurbishment, change of use or a near miss all mean the assessment needs revisiting.

Do I legally need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a duty on the Responsible Person for almost every non-domestic building in England and Wales to carry out a fire risk assessment and act on its findings. If you employ five or more people, the significant findings must be recorded in writing. Everything else you do for fire safety, the alarm, the lighting, the extinguishers, follows from this assessment.

A building floor plan on a clipboard with risk points marked and a pen resting on it

From a fire risk assessment in London, October 2026

This is Ionut, from our team, on a fire risk assessment at a residential block in London.

An assessment is not done from a desk. On this one he tested the fire alarm panel at the entrance and pressed the emergency door releases to confirm the exit doors open when they should.

Anything that fails a check like these goes into the written findings with a priority. Because we also install and service these systems, we can quote to put it right: that is our fire risk assessment remedial works service.

Ionut testing the fire alarm panel during a fire risk assessment at a London residential block
Testing the alarm panel during the assessment.

Direct answer: a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement under the Fire Safety Order 2005 for the Responsible Person of any non-domestic premises. It identifies the fire hazards, the people at risk, and the actions needed, and it is the foundation every other fire precaution is built on.

What does the assessment cover?

  • Fire hazards: ignition sources, fuel, and how a fire could start and spread.
  • People at risk: staff, visitors, residents, and anyone needing extra help to escape.
  • Escape routes: travel distances, exits, doors, and whether people can get out safely.
  • Detection and warning: whether the fire alarm system is suitable and properly maintained.
  • Supporting measures: emergency lighting, signage, extinguishers, and fire doors.
  • Management: training, testing, record-keeping, and who is responsible for what.

Why choose an assessor who can also fix the problem?

The cheapest fire risk assessments are paper exercises. You get a report full of actions and no help completing them, so you spend the next month finding separate contractors for the alarm, the lighting and the doors. We work differently. We assess the building, then the same engineers can complete the fire alarm, emergency lighting, extinguisher and fire door work the report calls for. One team, one point of accountability, from assessment to a compliant building.

How does it work?

  1. Book the assessment

    Tell us the building type, size and floors through the form or by phone. We confirm the price before any visit.

  2. On-site assessment

    A competent assessor works through the hazards, escape routes and existing precautions, room by room.

  3. Written report and action plan

    You receive a clear report with prioritised, practical actions, in plain English.

  4. We can complete the remedials

    Where the report identifies alarm, lighting, extinguisher or door work, our engineers can carry it out and certificate it.

What an assessment costs

A fire risk assessment is priced on the building and on who sleeps in it, not on floor area, so pick the description that fits yours.

  • The assessment the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires of the Responsible Person.

    What kind of building

What moves a fire safety price, and where the money actually goes

The difference between a real assessment and a PDF

Both jobs get called the same thing on the invoice. This is what actually differs.

  1. Who does it Assessed by people who install and service fire alarms every week Fire engineers A generalist consultant with a downloaded checklist
  2. Output A significant-findings report with a prioritised action plan Action plan A long document with no clear list of what to do
  3. Follow-through Alarm, lighting, extinguishers and doors handled by the same team One team Findings handed over and left with you to source
  4. Review Revisited when the building, its use or its occupancy changes When it changes Filed and forgotten until an inspection

How it works

Four steps, the price agreed in writing before anyone starts, and one accredited team from survey to certificate.

  1. 01

    Tell us about the building

    Size, use, floors and occupancy. That is enough for us to scope the assessment properly.

  2. 02

    Site assessment

    An assessor walks the premises, checks the precautions and talks to whoever manages the building.

  3. 03

    Significant findings report

    You get the written report and a prioritised action plan you can work through.

  4. 04

    Fix what it finds

    Optional, but most clients have us close the actions out so the file is clean.

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Fire risk assessment: your questions answered

Is a fire risk assessment a legal requirement?

Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person for almost every non-domestic building in England and Wales must carry out a fire risk assessment and keep it up to date. Where five or more people are employed, the significant findings must be recorded. It is the legal starting point for all other fire precautions.

How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?

The assessment must be reviewed regularly and whenever there is reason to believe it is no longer valid, such as building work, a change of use, a near miss, or a change in occupancy. In practice most buildings review annually. We recommend an annual review alongside your six-monthly fire alarm servicing.

What does a fire risk assessment involve?

A competent assessor identifies fire hazards and the people at risk, evaluates the risk, and records an action plan. It covers ignition sources, escape routes, fire detection and warning, emergency lighting, signage, extinguishers, and the management of fire safety. You receive a written report with prioritised, practical actions.

What makes you different from a cheap online FRA?

Many providers sell a paper assessment and then leave you to find someone else to fix what they flagged. We are engineers as well as assessors, so we can carry out the fire alarm, emergency lighting, extinguisher and fire door work the report identifies. One accountable team from assessment through to compliance.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost in London?

The cost depends on the size and complexity of the building and the number of floors and units. We confirm the price before any visit, and there is no obligation. We explain what is included so you can compare like for like.

Services that close out an assessment

BS 5839-1

Fire alarm installation

Addressable and conventional systems designed, installed and commissioned to BS 5839-1, with certification on completion.

Fire alarm installation BS 5266

Emergency lighting

Installation, testing and certification to BS 5266-1 so escape routes stay lit when the power fails.

Emergency lighting Compliance

Fire doors, signage & training

Fire door verification, fire safety signage and staff training so your whole building stays compliant.

Fire doors & training

Guides on this subject

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The duty behind the assessment

Where this comes from

We name the standard rather than quoting it. British Standards are copyright of BSI and have to be bought from them; the links above are to the publisher so you can check any figure on this page against the source.

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