Fire Risk Assessment

Ensuring Safety, Compliance, and Resident Protection

Our fire risk assessments help landlords, councils, and housing associations identify, manage, and mitigate fire hazards in high-rise residential buildings. These assessments are a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and are essential for resident safety, regulatory compliance, and building safety management.

We provide thorough, evidence-based assessments that support fire safety strategies, risk mitigation, and compliance with building regulations, giving confidence to both residents and management teams.

What Is a Fire Risk Assessment?

A fire risk assessment is a systematic review of a building to identify fire hazards, assess the likelihood and potential impact of a fire, and recommend measures to reduce risk. For high-rise blocks, assessments focus on:

• Fire detection and alarm systems
• Means of escape, staircases, and corridors
• Compartmentation, fire doors, and external wall systems
• Electrical installations and plant rooms
• Combustible materials and potential ignition sources

The aim is to reduce fire risk, improve resident safety, and ensure compliance with legal obligations.

The Four Levels of Fire Risk Assessment

We offer fire risk assessments across four levels, tailored to the complexity and size of the building:

1. Basic Assessment – Identifies obvious fire hazards and compliance gaps in smaller or low-risk properties.
2. Intermediate Assessment – More detailed review, suitable for multi-storey buildings, covering fire safety systems, compartmentation, and escape routes.
3. Detailed Assessment – Comprehensive assessment for high-rise residential blocks, including fire strategy review, inspection of critical systems, and technical analysis.
4. Specialist Assessment – Advanced assessment for complex buildings, integrating structural, external wall, or building safety considerations, supporting Building Safety Case requirements.

This tiered approach ensures that fire risk assessments are appropriate, thorough, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

Why Fire Risk Assessments Matter

High-rise buildings have unique fire safety challenges due to their height, compartmentation, and number of residents. Regular fire risk assessments help landlords and housing providers to:

• Protect residents, staff, and visitors from fire hazards
• Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and building regulations
• Identify improvements to fire detection, suppression, and escape routes
• Support Building Safety Case submissions and ongoing monitoring
• Reduce potential liability and risk of enforcement action

Our Fire Risk Assessment Approach

We follow a structured and risk-based approach to fire safety assessment:

1. Desktop Review – analysis of building plans, fire strategies, previous assessments, and maintenance records.
2. On-Site Inspection – examination of escape routes, fire doors, alarms, sprinklers, and communal areas.
3. Hazard Identification – evaluation of ignition sources, combustible materials, and resident behaviours.
4. Risk Evaluation – assessment of likelihood and potential impact of fire events.
5. Reporting and Recommendations – production of clear, actionable reports, including priorities for mitigation and compliance measures.

Assessments are carried out by qualified fire safety professionals with experience in high-rise residential buildings, ensuring credible, defensible outcomes.

Deliverables

Clients receive:

• Comprehensive fire risk assessment reports
• Prioritised recommendations for mitigation and improvements
• Clear action plans for compliance and ongoing monitoring
• Supporting evidence for Building Safety Case submissions and regulatory audits
• Documentation suitable for boards, management, and residents

Why Choose Us?

We have extensive experience delivering fire risk assessments for high-rise residential buildings, combining technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and practical insight.

Our services help councils, housing associations, and private landlords manage fire risk effectively, protect residents, and demonstrate compliance with current fire safety legislation.