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Fire Risk Assessments

Independent fire risk assessments for residential and commercial buildings under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Type 1, Type 3, and workplace assessments by chartered fire engineers.

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4,000+
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30+ yrs
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Our Assessment Types

Three types of fire risk assessment

The appropriate type depends on the building, its occupancy, and any previous assessment history.

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Type 1 — Common Parts
Non-destructive inspection of the common areas of a residential building. The standard assessment for blocks of flats and multi-occupied residential buildings under the RRO 2005.
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Type 3 — Including Flats
Extends the Type 1 inspection into a sample of individual dwelling units. Checks flat entrance doors, internal compartmentation, and fire stopping within flats.
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03
Workplace Assessment
Fire risk assessment for commercial premises including offices, retail, industrial, and hospitality. Covers all areas accessible to employees and visitors under the RRO 2005.
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HMOs have specific fire safety requirements under the RRO 2005 and Housing Act 2004.
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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is a fire risk assessment?
A systematic examination identifying fire hazards, people at risk, and control measures. Required under the RRO 2005 for all non-domestic premises and residential common areas.
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 3?
Type 1 covers common parts only — non-destructive. Type 3 extends into a sample of individual flats, checking entrance doors, compartmentation, and fire stopping.
Who needs a fire risk assessment?
The responsible person for any non-domestic premises. For residential blocks, the building owner or managing agent for the common areas.
How often should it be reviewed?
Regularly, and whenever there is a material change to the building. Annual review is appropriate for most higher-risk premises.
Accreditations & Memberships
SSIP Accredited
SSIP Accredited
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Homes England Approved
Homes England Approved
Constructionline Gold Member
Constructionline Gold Member
IIRSM
IIRSM
Institution of Fire Engineers
Institution of Fire Engineers
IOSH
IOSH
Social Value
Social Value
Fire Protection Association
Fire Protection Association
Acclaim Accreditation
Acclaim Accreditation
Safety and Reliability Society
Safety & Reliability Society
Chartered Engineer
Chartered Engineer
Fire Industry Association
Fire Industry Association
Institute of Fire Safety Managers
Institute of Fire Safety Managers
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Fire Safety Services
Fire Engineering & Safety

Fire Safety Services is a chartered independent fire engineering and safety consultancy. We deliver fire strategy reports, building safety cases, EWS assessments, planning fire statements, and specialist consultancy across London and the UK. Advisory-only, conflict-free advice from engineers with over 30 years of collective experience.

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