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A Fire Risk Assessment is the first step to keeping your business safe and compliant.
Our assessments are carried out by qualified professionals who are Members of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (MIFSM), combining professional accreditation with real-world industry experience.
We don’t just tick boxes — we identify the hazards specific to your premises, assess the risks, and provide practical, proportionate recommendations to protect your staff, customers, and property.
Aligned with current UK fire safety legislation under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, our fire risk assessments give you complete peace of mind that you are meeting your legal duties while reducing business risk.
👉 Book your Fire Risk Assessment today and safeguard your business with expert guidance you can trust.
As a business owner or office manager, you’re legally required to have a fire risk assessment for your commercial premises. It’s not just a box-ticking exercise – it’s about protecting your people, your property, and your business from the devastating effects of fire.
At ESI: Electrical Safety Inspections, we make fire risk assessments straightforward and stress-free. Our qualified risk assessors will visit your premises, identify potential fire hazards, and provide you with a clear, practical action plan that you can actually implement.
The legal bit: Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every commercial premises must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. This isn’t optional – it’s the law.
The practical bit: A proper fire risk assessment can save lives, protect your business from devastating losses, and keep your insurance valid. It also helps you sleep better at night knowing you’ve done everything possible to keep your team safe.
The business bit: Fire can destroy years of hard work in hours. Beyond the immediate danger to people, consider the cost of lost stock, damaged equipment, business interruption, and the potential legal consequences of non-compliance.
Our assessors will examine every area of your building, looking at:
Forget confusing technical jargon. Our reports are written in plain English and include:
We don’t just hand you a report and disappear.
We’ll:
Qualified professionals you can trust: Our fire risk assessors are Technician Members of the Institute of Fire Engineers – a mark of professional competence and commitment to ongoing development.
Properly trained: All our assessors are trained to a minimum of Level 3 in Fire Risk Assessment, with many qualified to Level 6. This means they have the knowledge and experience to assess complex premises and provide reliable advice. Our fire safety consultants are also Members of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM).
Experienced in your sector: Whether you run an office, warehouse, retail space, school, care home, or industrial facility, our assessors understand the specific fire risks in your type of business.
There’s no fixed legal requirement for how often you need to review your fire risk assessment, but we recommend:
Remember: You’re legally required to keep your fire risk assessment up to date. If your premises or use changes significantly, your assessment may no longer be valid.
Legal consequences: Failure to have a suitable fire risk assessment can result in:
Insurance implications: Many insurance policies require a valid fire risk assessment. Without one, you might find claims rejected when you need coverage most.
Moral responsibility: Most importantly, you have a duty of care to your employees and visitors. A fire risk assessment helps you meet this responsibility.
Don’t let fire risk assessment become another source of stress. Our qualified team will handle everything professionally and efficiently, giving you the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re fully compliant and your people are protected.
Book your fire risk assessment today – because your business, your people, and your peace of mind are worth protecting.
Call us now or email for a quote – we’ll work around your schedule and provide a service that actually adds value to your business.
Don’t let fire safety compliance become another source of stress.
Our qualified assessors will visit your premises at a convenient time, identify any issues, and provide you with a clear action plan that you can actually implement.
We provide expert fire risk assessments across Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire — including Farnborough, Camberley, and Aldershot.
Book your professional fire risk assessment today and get the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re fully compliant, your people are protected, and your business is secure.
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Fire risk assessment requirements can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to balance legal compliance with running your business effectively.
From understanding what’s legally required to knowing how much disruption to expect, we know you have questions.
That’s why we’ve answered some of the most common questions we receive about fire risk assessments and fire safety compliance.
If you need more information or want to discuss your specific requirements, don’t hesitate to get in touch — our experienced team is here to help make fire safety simple and straightforward.
Yes, if you're an employer, owner, or occupier of commercial premises, you're legally required to have a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
This applies to all non-domestic buildings including offices, shops, warehouses, and factories.
Costs vary depending on the size and complexity of your premises, but typically range from £350-£1500 for most commercial buildings.
The cost of not having one (potential fines, insurance issues, business closure) far outweighs the assessment fee.
The on-site assessment typically takes 2-4 hours depending on the size of your premises.
However, this is just the inspection part – we keep our time on your premises to a minimum to avoid disrupting your business.
All the detailed report preparation and analysis is carried out back at our office, so you get a thorough assessment without the lengthy on-site presence.
We recommend annual reviews for most commercial premises.
However, you must update it immediately if there are significant changes to your building layout, use, or equipment, or following any fire incidents.
You could face unlimited fines, up to 2 years imprisonment for serious breaches, prohibition notices that shut down your business, and invalidated insurance policies.
More importantly, you're failing in your duty of care to employees and visitors.
Legally, yes, if you're competent to do so.
However, most business owners lack the specialist knowledge to identify all risks properly.
A professional assessment by qualified assessors provides better protection and credibility with insurers and enforcement authorities.
Our reports include an executive summary, detailed findings, a prioritised action plan with timescales, specific recommendations, and a clear statement of your compliance status. Everything is written in plain English, not technical jargon.
Minimal disruption is our priority.
We work around your business hours and busy periods.
The assessor will need access to all areas but can usually work without interrupting normal operations.
Our reports prioritise actions by risk level, so you can address the most critical issues first. We also help you understand which actions are urgent and which can be planned over time. Many improvements are simple and low-cost, and often it's about changing behaviours rather than spending money – like keeping fire doors closed, maintaining clear escape routes, or improving housekeeping practices.
Yes, this is one of our key advantages.
We can handle electrical inspections, PAT testing, emergency lighting, fire extinguisher servicing, and fire alarm maintenance in-house.
For other works like carpentry and fire doors, fire stopping, and specialist installations, we have a network of trusted contractors we can recommend.
This means you can become compliant quickly without the hassle of finding reliable tradespeople yourself.
You are also welcome to use your own trades people, just make sure they have a good understanding of working to current fire safety regulations.
Fire risk assessments are primarily governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies to England and Wales.
This legislation places the responsibility on the 'responsible person' (usually the employer, owner, or occupier) to ensure fire safety.
The Fire Safety Act 2021 also introduced additional requirements for certain residential buildings.
Key British Standards include BS 5839-1 for fire detection and alarm systems in non-domestic buildings, BS 5266 for emergency lighting, BS 5306 for fire extinguishing installations, BS 9999 for fire safety code of practice for buildings, and BS 7671 for electrical installations (the IET Wiring Regulations).
Fire doors must comply with BS 476 for fire tests and BS EN 1634 for fire resistance tests.
Our assessments check compliance against these relevant standards.
Yes, size doesn't matter – if you employ anyone or allow public access, you need a fire risk assessment.
Even a small office with just a few employees requires one.
The complexity of the assessment may be simpler, but the legal requirement remains the same.
A fire risk assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of fire hazards and risks throughout your premises, required by law.
A fire safety inspection typically refers to routine checks of specific fire safety equipment (like fire alarms or extinguishers) to ensure they're working properly.
Both are important but serve different purposes.
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