Commercial Fire Risk Assessment

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Legislation and Fire Risk Assessment Regulatory Reform Order 2005

There’s one main piece of legislation when it comes to fire risk assessment UK and that is the Regulatory Reform Order 2005. This order states that a responsible person must be in charge of all fire risk assessments. This can be someone within the workplace, however there is added risk to doing a fire risk assessment certificate in-house, as most people don’t have the experience and knowledge to identify risks and poor standards within fire safety.

The goal of a fire safety risk assessment is to accurately and sufficiently identify risks. The law states that this is an important part of employee fire safety, as it will create a safe pathway for escape during a fire, and will ensure that anything that acts as fuel for a fire has been accounted for.

The fire risk assessment Regulatory Reform Order 2005 is the key piece of legislation that a risk assessment company will ensure you comply with. Direct365 have 20 years’ experience working with fire risk assessors, and only employ those with the correct accreditations and knowledge to conduct a fire risk assessment in the UK.

Advantages of Using a Fire Risk Assessment Company

There are plenty of advantages to using an experienced, knowledgeable fire risk assessment company like Direct365. Here are just a few:

We offer fire risk assessment for flats, businesses, the public sector and more.
With 20 years’ experience, you know we have the knowledge to identify risks others won’t.
We help reduced the cost of a fire risk assessment. We could save your business up to 30% on fire risk assessment costs.
Our versatile service is available when suits you. Our UK team will offer you options so that our assessors arrive at the best time for you.
Our risk assessment will ensure you conform to the Fire Risk Assessment Regulatory Reform Order 2005. Should a fire occur, you can prove to the authorities and your insurance that you took all steps to reasonably reduce the risk of a fire.
You know that the fire safety risk assessment is being conducted correctly, and that there’s no risk of an incomplete, incorrect assessment coming back to haunt you in the future.

Why Choose Direct365?

Direct365 are fire safety experts. Not only do we offer fire risk assessments, but we also offer fire alarm testing, fire door testing and fire extinguisher servicing, all as part of our one-stop shop of fire safety servicing. This wide range of services, all conducted by fully trained engineers, will help keep offices, factories, shops, restaurants or any other workplace safe from the risks of fires. It is this expertise that customers enjoy whenever they use Direct365 as their fire risk assessment company.

Available nationwide, our service is available whether you’re in a big city or a small town. Our service availability spans from the Land’s End of John O’Groats. So whether you’re looking for fire risk assessment in London or a fire risk assessment certificate in Scotland, you’ve come to the right place.

While our service is second to none, we aim to ensure our prices are too. A lot of customers are concerned about the cost of a fire risk assessment, but we aim to ensure ours are as low as can be. Did you know what choosing Direct365 for your fire risk assessment UK could save you up to 30% compared to other options? To ensure a reliable service that doesn’t break the bank, choose Direct365.

Our Testing & Compliance Services

PAT Testing

FAT Testing

Fixed Wire Testing

Fire Extinguisher Servicing

Extinguisher Servicing

Fire Alarm Testing

Emergency Lighting

Legionella Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAS79?

PAS79 is a piece of regulatory code of conduct that communicates a standard that must be withheld when conducting a fire risk assessment. The PAS79 is split into two different parts. One part is for non-domestic properties – workplaces and public buildings – and the other for homes.

PAS79: Part 1 – Premises other than Houseing

Pas79: Part 2 – Housing.

These two parts provide guidance for best practice when conducting a fire risk assessment.

What does a fire risk assessment do?

A fire risk assessment is conducted by a qualified assessor, and is the act of reporting on how much excessive fire risk your building has at any one time, with the aim being that you will be able to act upon the findings of the fire risk assessment and reduce the level of avoidable risk in line with fire regulations.

Using fire risk assessment companies as opposed to internal responsible people means that you’ve much more likely to identify hidden risks or fire hazards you are blind to. Your fire risk assessment document acts as proof that you have assessed the risk of fires within your building(s) and taken reasonable precautions to ensure a fire can’t break out. Your aim is to satisfy your legal obligations and to keep workers and visitors safe.

Who is responsible for a fire risk assessment?

The law states that a ‘responsible person’ should undertake your fire risk assessment certificate. This usually amounts to a manage, business owner or landlord of the property. However, Direct365 always advise that a highly trained external agency conduct the assessment, because they are best placed to understand the risks within a workplace.

Under what circumstances should the fire risk assessment be reviewed?

Fire risk assessments should be reviewed regularly, either when you suspect yours has become invalid, or when something substantial changes within your business/organisation. Fire risk assessment companies like Direct365 advise that you renew your assessment every 12 months minimum, or if someone major changes within your organisation. Something major could include: