Fire Risk Assessments and Consultancy
Professional Fire Risk Assessors: Fire Risk Assessors Staffordshire Derbyshire Shropshire Cheshire
We are Professional Fire Risk Assessors based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. We predominately cover Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Shropshire and Cheshire. Other areas are considered.
We carry out fire risk assessments, fire door checks and provide general fire safety advice. Our expertise is gathered from our assessors who are NAFRAR Tier 3 qualified and carry out fire safety assessments and advice daily.
Fire Safety Accreditation: Why choose us...
Holding membership of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) and registered to the Nationally Accredited Fire Risk Assessors Register (NAFRAR) Tier 3 and certificated to the BAFE Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment (SP205) scheme.
The Responsible Person can be assured that as we are certified to the BAFE SP205 scheme all assessors have undergone assessments, reviews and continuing CPD to ensure they are capable of competently assessing differing risk properties.
The IFSM introduced the Tiered Fire Risk Assessors Register to assist responsible persons in sourcing competent persons to undertake their specific Fire Risk Assessment.
This ranges from entry level assessors just starting out in their career (Tier 1) through to nationally accredited, highly experienced professionals (Tier 3).
Tier 3 (NAFRAR) – Individuals able to complete high-risk properties and complex buildings and accredited by a 3rd Party,
Tier 2 (CFRAR) – Individuals able to complete medium-risk, medium complexity. Specialist Assessors in particular sectors
Tier 1 – Assessors capable of assessing low risk, simple
As the fire legislation is evolving and changing, proof of competency of Fire Risk Assessors is paramount and fore front.
The Building Safety Act 2022 Section 156 clearly states, “The responsible person must
not appoint a person to assist them with making or reviewing an assessment under Article 9 unless that person is competent.”
Fire Safety: Do I Need a Fire Risk Assessment?...
A Fire Risk Assessment is a legal requirement. If you are responsible for a building, for example an employer, owner or occupier of premises that aren’t a ‘single private dwelling’ (a private home), you need to make sure a suitably competent person completes a Fire Risk Assessment.
We undertake Fire Risk Assessments in a variety of properties – residential, care homes, blocks of flats, high rise buildings (HRB’s), HMO, community halls and centres, retail shops, offices, warehouses, workshops, restaurants, pubs, dentists, vets, surgeries, care homes, nurseries and schools. (For further information see our Fire Section)
Types of On-Site Fire Risk Assessment.
On-Site Fire Risk Assessment: HMO and Small Blocks of Flats...
HMO, Shared Housing, Blocks of Flats
- Type 1 Communal Areas only
- Type 3 10% of flat doors
- HMO – Houses of Multiple Occupation
- Social Housing Providers
- Letting Agents
- Property Management Companies
Product Overview
Landlords, Owners, Building Management Companies and Letting Agents of residential accommodation have a legal responsibility for the fire safety within their properties. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and subsequent legislation states that fire risk assessments must be carried out in businesses, organisations and residential properties by a Responsible Person. Most companies do not have personnel to assign a Competent Person to properly assess the risks and define the necessary corrective actions, so the fire risk assessment can be outsourced to Construction Safety (CS) Ltd.
Pricing is fixed subject to reasonable conditions for Homes of Multiple Occupancy and blocks of up to 20 flats. For pricing on blocks of 21 or more flats and for housing providers & associations, please contact us on 01782 388672 or at sonya@constructionsafety.org.uk
Our experienced assessors will visit your residential property and will act on behalf of the Responsible Person for your competent Fire Risk Assessor.
THE Fire Risk Assessment will provide you with a full detailed report of the current fire hazards and how to eliminate or reduce them. Your fire risk assessment will be compliant with fire, lighting, evacuation, and health & safety legislation, with advice based upon the latest standards and guidelines.
Your fire risk assessment will take into account details such as:
- Type 1 (non-destructive) risk assessment
- The line between your responsibilities and those of your tenants
- Current fire hazards and how to eliminate or reduce them
- Legal requirements for fire detection and warning, and additional measures that are reasonably practicable
- Firefighting equipment suitable for your premises
- Service schedules for fire safety provisions
- Periods and triggers for review of the fire risk assessment and control measures
High Rise Buildings (HRB’s)
As our Fire Risk Assessors are registered to the Nationally Accredited Fire Risk Assessors Register (NAFRAR) Tier 3, we are competent to Fire Risk Assess HRB’s
As defined in the Building Safety Act 2022, All residential properties over 7 storeys or 18m high are classed as High Rise Buildings. The Act places new responsibilities on the Responsible Person, including checking of all fire doors, including flat entrance doors.
We can undertake this as part of the Fire Risk Assessment – Type 3 including 10% of all flat doors, or provide a service of checking the flat doors and communal doors.
Each door will receive a separate report indicating any failings and measures required to ensure they meet current standards.
Please contact our on 01782 388672 or at sonya@constructionsafety.org.uk
Our trained and professional fire risk assessors will inspect your property in line with all of your requirements for safety and confidentiality and current legislative guidance and requirements. Their inspection will identify existing and potential risks, and produce a detailed fire risk assessment report which will clearly state the solutions needed to improve the fire safety within your property. The report is issued electronically by email, paper copies are available on request
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that fire risk assessments must be carried out in businesses and organisations by a responsible person. Most companies do not have personnel with the required skills and competence to properly assess the risks and define the necessary corrective actions, so the fire risk assessment can be outsourced to Construction Safety (CS) Ltd
What is included in the assessment?
- On-site fire risk assessment
- Expert advice from our qualified fire risk assessors
- Comprehensive report with clear indications of areas for improvement
- Quick and easy booking
What happens after I purchase my fire risk assessment?
On receiving your order confirmation, one of our fire risk assessors will contact you to book a mutually convenient date and time for the assessment to take place
After the assessment you will receive a comprehensive report which details findings and most importantly recommendations to bring your site up to the required fire safety standard
Which type of organisation are your fire risk assessments suitable for?
Our fire risk assessments are suitable for, HMO’s, residential flats and community living, communal areas, shops, restaurants, medical practices, schools, education facilities, offices, warehouses and places of worship. All risk assessments are based on PAS 79 and accredited by SSAIB/BAFE
How long will my fire risk assessment be valid for?
There is no definite guide to how often you should carry out a fire risk assessment. Government guidelines state that your fire risks should be regularly reviewed. Our recommendation is that you review your fire safety annually.
Who needs to have a written fire risk assessment?
If your business or organisation has five or more occupants, you must have a written fire risk assessment. However, it is best practice to still record all the information and all suggested changes, which may have resulted in a follow-up action even if you less that five occupants.
Residential properties which have shared facilities and at least two separate domestic premises, including, shared houses, HMO, blocks of flats, converted houses providing separate living accommodation and shared access are required to have a Fire Risk Assessment
On-Site Fire Risk Assessment: Community Meeting Places, Halls Places of worship
Community Meeting Places, Halls.
- Village halls, community centres, churches
- Carried out on-site with care and respect for your premises
- Ensure the fire safety of staff, volunteers, visitors, and congregation
Protect and preserve your beautiful premises and its furnishings.
Product Overview
Small community groups, in control of communal premises, such as churches and village halls, community centres, have a legal responsibility to ensure that adequate and appropriate fire safety measures are in place for individuals to be able to use the space safely. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that fire risk assessments must be carried out in businesses and organisations by a Responsible Person. Small communities may not have an individual that can be seen as a Competent Person which can properly assess the fire risks and define the corrective actions needed, so the fire risk assessment can be outsourced by Construction Safety (CS) Ltd
Our expert assessors will attend your site at a time that suits you. The Fire Risk Assessment will provide you with a full detailed report of the current fire hazards and how to eliminate or reduce them. Your fire risk assessment will be compliant with fire, lighting, evacuation, and health & safety legislation, with advice based upon the latest standards and guidelines.
Your fire risk assessment will take into account details such as:
- The difference between fire safety for volunteers and staff, visitors, contractors, and congregation
- Current fire hazards and how to eliminate or reduce them
- Legal requirements for fire detection and warning systems, escape routes, and emergency lighting
- Additional risks presented to persons with restricted movement or perception due to age or disability
- Required and recommended fire fighting equipment or systems for your premises
- Including what measures NOT to put into place
- The need to balance fire safety with community funds and architectural appeal
- Service schedules for fire safety provisions – alarms systems, fire suppression, and lighting
- Periods and triggers for review of the fire risk assessment and control measures
All the above Fire Risk Assessments are priced individually due to the differing establishments and use. Please contact our office on 01782 388672 or at sonya@constructionsafety.org.uk for prices
Our trained and professional fire risk assessors will inspect your property in line with all of your requirements for safety and confidentiality and current legislative guidance and requirements. Their inspection will identify existing and potential risks, and produce a detailed fire risk assessment report which will clearly state the solutions needed to improve the fire safety within your property. The report is issued electronically by email, paper copies are available on request
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that fire risk assessments must be carried out in businesses and organisations by a responsible person. Most companies do not have personnel with the required skills and competence to properly assess the risks and define the necessary corrective actions, so the fire risk assessment can be outsourced to Construction Safety (CS) Ltd
What is included in the assessment?
- On-site fire risk assessment
- Expert advice from our qualified fire risk assessors
- Comprehensive report with clear indications of areas for improvement
- Quick and easy booking
What happens after I purchase my fire risk assessment?
On receiving your order confirmation, one of our fire risk assessors will contact you to book a mutually convenient date and time for the assessment to take place
After the assessment you will receive a comprehensive report which details findings and most importantly recommendations to bring your site up to the required fire safety standard
Which type of organisation are your fire risk assessments suitable for?
Our fire risk assessments are suitable for, HMO’s, residential flats and community living, communal areas, shops, restaurants, medical practices, schools, education facilities, offices, warehouses and places of worship. All risk assessments are based on PAS 79 and accredited by SSAIB/BAFE
How long will my fire risk assessment be valid for?
There is no definite guide to how often you should carry out a fire risk assessment. Government guidelines state that your fire risks should be regularly reviewed. Our recommendation is that you review your fire safety annually.
Who needs to have a written fire risk assessment?
If your business or organisation has five or more occupants, you must have a written fire risk assessment. However, it is best practice to still record all the information and all suggested changes, which may have resulted in a follow-up action even if you less that five occupants.
Residential properties which have shared facilities and at least two separate domestic premises, including, shared houses, HMO, blocks of flats, converted houses providing separate living accommodation and shared access are required to have a Fire Risk Assessment
On-Site Fire Risk Assessment: Offices Warehouse Workshops Factories
Offices, Warehouse, Workshops, Factories
- Offices, factories, warehouses, and workshops of all sizes
- Uncover and control all fire hazards affecting your business
- Conducted on-site at your site with minimal interruption to your work
- Protect your staff, your business and yourself from fire
Product Overview
Business owners are legally responsible for ensuring that fire safety is correctly implemented within their warehouses and offices. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that fire risk assessments must be carried out in businesses and organisations by a Responsible Person. A business does not always have additional staff to be assigned as a Competent Person who can properly assess the fire risks and define the corrective actions needed, so the fire risk assessment can be fulfilled by Construction Safety (CS) Ltd
Pricing is fixed subject to reasonable conditions for offices and warehouses up to 2,000m². For pricing on factories or premises over 2,000m², please contact us on 01782 388672 or at sonya@constructionsafety.org.uk
Your fire risk assessment will take into account details such as:
- The duties placed upon owners, managers, employees, contractors, and visitors
- Current and potential new fire hazards, and how to reduce or eliminate them with the least disruption to your day to day business
- The unique risks presented by the nature of your business, and the consequences of fire to you
- Required and recommended fire fighting equipment or systems for your staff and site
- Legal requirements for fire detection and warning systems, escape routes, emergency lighting, and fire safety training
- Fire emergency procedures, particularly for large sites and complex buildings
- Service schedules for alarms systems, fire suppression, and emergency lighting
- Time periods and triggers for review of the fire risk assessment and control measures
Construction Safety (CS) Ltd undertake Fire Risk Assessments on other establishments including,
- Care Homes – Residential, Retirement, and Nursing
- Nurseries, Schools and Colleges
- Public Facilities – Libraries, Theatres, Concert Halls
- Retail – Large and Small
- Healthcare – Doctors, Dentists, Vets
All the above Fire Risk Assessments are priced individually due to the differing establishments and use. Please contact our office on 01782 388672 or at sonya@constructionsafety.org.uk for prices
Our trained and professional fire risk assessors will inspect your property in line with all of your requirements for safety and confidentiality and current legislative guidance and requirements. Their inspection will identify existing and potential risks, and produce a detailed fire risk assessment report which will clearly state the solutions needed to improve the fire safety within your property. The report is issued electronically by email, paper copies are available on request
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that fire risk assessments must be carried out in businesses and organisations by a responsible person. Most companies do not have personnel with the required skills and competence to properly assess the risks and define the necessary corrective actions, so the fire risk assessment can be outsourced to Construction Safety (CS) Ltd
What is included in the assessment?
- On-site fire risk assessment
- Expert advice from our qualified fire risk assessors
- Comprehensive report with clear indications of areas for improvement
- Quick and easy booking
What happens after I purchase my fire risk assessment?
On receiving your order confirmation, one of our fire risk assessors will contact you to book a mutually convenient date and time for the assessment to take place
After the assessment you will receive a comprehensive report which details findings and most importantly recommendations to bring your site up to the required fire safety standard
Which type of organisation are your fire risk assessments suitable for?
Our fire risk assessments are suitable for, HMO’s, residential flats and community living, communal areas, shops, restaurants, medical practices, schools, education facilities, offices, warehouses and places of worship. All risk assessments are based on PAS 79 and accredited by SSAIB/BAFE
How long will my fire risk assessment be valid for?
There is no definite guide to how often you should carry out a fire risk assessment. Government guidelines state that your fire risks should be regularly reviewed. Our recommendation is that you review your fire safety annually.
Who needs to have a written fire risk assessment?
If your business or organisation has five or more occupants, you must have a written fire risk assessment. However, it is best practice to still record all the information and all suggested changes, which may have resulted in a follow-up action even if you less that five occupants.
Residential properties which have shared facilities and at least two separate domestic premises, including, shared houses, HMO, blocks of flats, converted houses providing separate living accommodation and shared access are required to have a Fire Risk Assessment
On-Site Fire Risk Assessment: Care Homes – Residential, Retirement, and Nursing Nurseries, Schools and Colleges Public Facilities – Libraries, Theatres, Concert Halls Retail – Large and Small Healthcare – Doctors, Dentists & Vets
Other establishments
Construction Safety (CS) Ltd undertake Fire Risk Assessments on other establishments including,
- Care Homes – Residential, Retirement, and Nursing
- Nurseries, Schools and Colleges
- Public Facilities – Libraries, Theatres, Concert Halls
- Retail – Large and Small
- Healthcare – Doctors, Dentists, Vets
All the above Fire Risk Assessments are priced individually due to the differing establishments and use. Please contact our office on 01782 388672 or at sonya@constructionsafety.org.uk for prices
Contact us today if you need help with your fire risk assessment(s) or Fire Door Inspections and we’ll be happy to provide a no-obligation quotation.
Our trained and professional fire risk assessors will inspect your property in line with all of your requirements for safety and confidentiality and current legislative guidance and requirements. Their inspection will identify existing and potential risks, and produce a detailed fire risk assessment report which will clearly state the solutions needed to improve the fire safety within your property. The report is issued electronically by email, paper copies are available on request
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that fire risk assessments must be carried out in businesses and organisations by a responsible person. Most companies do not have personnel with the required skills and competence to properly assess the risks and define the necessary corrective actions, so the fire risk assessment can be outsourced to Construction Safety (CS) Ltd
What is included in the assessment?
- On-site fire risk assessment
- Expert advice from our qualified fire risk assessors
- Comprehensive report with clear indications of areas for improvement
- Quick and easy booking
What happens after I purchase my fire risk assessment?
On receiving your order confirmation, one of our fire risk assessors will contact you to book a mutually convenient date and time for the assessment to take place
After the assessment you will receive a comprehensive report which details findings and most importantly recommendations to bring your site up to the required fire safety standard
Which type of organisation are your fire risk assessments suitable for?
Our fire risk assessments are suitable for, HMO’s, residential flats and community living, communal areas, shops, restaurants, medical practices, schools, education facilities, offices, warehouses and places of worship. All risk assessments are based on PAS 79 and accredited by SSAIB/BAFE
How long will my fire risk assessment be valid for?
There is no definite guide to how often you should carry out a fire risk assessment. Government guidelines state that your fire risks should be regularly reviewed. Our recommendation is that you review your fire safety annually.
Who needs to have a written fire risk assessment?
If your business or organisation has five or more occupants, you must have a written fire risk assessment. However, it is best practice to still record all the information and all suggested changes, which may have resulted in a follow-up action even if you less that five occupants.
Residential properties which have shared facilities and at least two separate domestic premises, including, shared houses, HMO, blocks of flats, converted houses providing separate living accommodation and shared access are required to have a Fire Risk Assessment
Contact us today if you need help with your fire risk assessment(s) or Fire Door Inspections and we’ll be happy to provide a no-obligation quotation.
Fire Risk Assessments
Construction Safety (CS) Ltd are professional fire risk assessors. All assessors are registered to the Nationally Accredited Fire Risk Assessors Register (NAFRAR), hold membership of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) and certificated to the BAFE Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment (SP205) scheme.
As a BAFE registered fire risk assessment provider, and assessors registered to the Nationally Accredited Fire Risk Assessors Register (NAFRAR) our main purpose is to:
Complete your Fire Risk Assessment to ensure the “Responsible Person” meets their obligations under current Fire Safety Legislation and, provide important information/actions to ensure a safe environment is maintained.
Fire Door Assessments
We carry out fire door inspections to ensure every aspect of your fire doors are functioning in accordance with regulations.
In the event of a fire, it is critical that exit and entrance points not only provide a safe means of evacuation but are also engineered to provide an effective barrier against the spread of smoke and fire.
We have an in-depth, fire door inspection checklist in accordance with current regulations, giving you peace of mind that you’re meeting your professional compliance and insurance cover requirements or advising on what works may be required to ensure you are compliant.
We have no association with contractors which will give you the peace of mind that our inspections are totally independent.
Who’s responsible for fire safety?
You’re responsible and known as ‘The Responsible Person’ for fire safety if you’re:
an employer
the owner
the landlord
an occupier or;
anyone else with control of the premises, for example a facilities manager, building manager or managing agent.
If there’s more than one responsible person, you have to work together to meet your responsibilities.
Responsibilities
As the responsible person you must:
carry out, or delegate a competent person, to undertake a fire risk assessment of the premises and review it regularly
tell staff/residents about the risks you’ve identified
put in place, and maintain, appropriate fire safety measures, maintenance schedules and testing programmes
plan for an emergency
provide information, fire safety instruction and training to staff
provide information, fire safety instruction to residents
