A Fire Risk Assessment is a systematic evaluation of a property’s fire risks, identifying potential hazards, assessing the level of risk, and implementing measures to ensure the safety of occupants. This includes a thorough review of fire detection and alarm systems, means of escape, compartmentation, emergency lighting, fire doors, and overall fire safety management within communal areas.

Fire Risk Assessments are a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The designated “Responsible Person” , typically the landlord or managing agent for communal areas, must ensure that a suitable and sufficient assessment is carried out and kept up to date.

The assessment must be reviewed regularly, particularly when there are changes to the property, occupancy, or layout, or if there is reason to believe it is no longer valid. While there is no fixed expiry period, best practice is to review the assessment annually to ensure continued compliance. We deliver a centralised digital fire safety logbook that tracks key dates, manages communal compliance, and logs fire risk assessments for secure, on-demand download.

A Fire Risk Assessment provides a clear action plan to reduce risk, improve safety measures, and ensure that all legal obligations are being met. It is a fundamental part of managing any residential building with communal areas, particularly blocks of flats and HMOs.

With a structured and professionally conducted assessment in place, landlords and managing agents can demonstrate a proactive approach to fire safety while ensuring their properties remain compliant and protected.