Fire Risk Assessment & Ongoing Fire Safety Management
Protect your people, property and organisation with professional fire risk assessments and ongoing compliance support from Assets & Compliance Managed Services.
We help you meet your legal duties, reduce risk, and stay in control of your fire safety responsibilities across single buildings or large property portfolios.
Legal Compliance
Enhanced Safety
Improved Risk Management
Reduced Insurance Premiums
Why Fire Risk Assessments Are Essential
Fire safety isn’t just a legal requirement — it’s about protecting lives, property, and business continuity. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all employers, landlords, and duty holders are legally required to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment and keep it up to date for all business premises, regardless of size or type.
Fire risk assessments save lives by reducing fire hazards and ensuring safe evacuation. If there are five or more employees, the fire risk assessment must be documented as part of legal compliance.
Without a compliant assessment, your organisation could face:
- Significant fines and enforcement action
- Criminal liability for non-compliance
- Increased risk of injury, loss of life, and damage to assets
A professional Fire Risk Assessment ensures hazards are identified, risks are reduced, and a clear action plan is in place — giving you confidence that your buildings, employees, and people are protected.
Who Needs a Fire Risk Assessment?
Every organisation has a duty to assess and manage fire safety risks, but the requirements can vary depending on the type of premises.
Assets & Compliance Managed Services provides tailored Fire Risk Assessments for:
- Housing providers and landlords – ensuring compliance across individual properties or large housing portfolios.
- Healthcare settings – from hospitals to care homes, where fire safety is critical to safeguarding vulnerable occupants.
- Education providers – schools, colleges, and universities, where duty of care is paramount.
- Commercial and real estate organisations – offices, retail, and mixed-use properties requiring robust safety measures.
- Public sector and local authorities – supporting compliance across diverse building portfolios.
In the UK, fire risk assessments are mandatory for almost all non-domestic buildings under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Wherever you operate, we help you meet your responsibilities and create safer environments.
Our Fire Risk Assessment Process
Every Fire Risk Assessment carried out by Assets & Compliance Managed Services follows the key steps of the fire safety risk assessment process, ensuring a structured, transparent approach that simplifies compliance and ensures accountability. This is all managed through our Vision Pro Software platform.
- Initial Consultation & Site Survey – We review your property, usage, and legal duties to scope the assessment.
- Detailed Fire Safety Inspection – Qualified assessors identify fire hazards and risks, identify people and people at risk, then evaluate risks and document findings.
- Digital Report & Recommendations – Results are securely delivered via Vision Pro Software, with clear risk ratings and prioritised actions.
- Action Management – Assign tasks, track progress, and evidence completion directly within Vision Pro Software.
- Ongoing Review – Built-in reminders and dashboards help maintain compliance year-round.
Fire risk assessments guide the implementation of necessary fire safety equipment such as fire alarms and extinguishers. All reports, evidence, and updates are stored and managed through our Vision Pro Software, ensuring a live, traceable record of your fire safety journey.
If your premises are small and the risks are not complex, you can do the fire risk assessment yourself with the help of standard fire safety risk assessment guides.
Contact our team today to schedule your Fire Risk Assessment and protect your organisation.
Fire Risk Management & Ongoing Compliance
A Fire Risk Assessment is just the starting point. True compliance depends on how fire safety is managed day to day. Today’s updated fire safety regulations now place greater emphasis on ongoing fire risk management, requiring organisations to:
Communicate fire safety information clearly to all relevant parties, including residents, staff, and stakeholders.
Retain accurate fire safety records to demonstrate improvements, changes, and compliance over time.
It is essential to conduct a fire risk assessment regularly to identify potential risks and ensure ongoing compliance. Organizations must regularly review and update their fire risk assessment, especially after significant changes to the premises or operations, to maintain effective fire safety management.
Maintaining a written record of the fire risk assessment is a legal requirement under the Building Safety Act 2022, regardless of the number of employees. Additionally, digital logs showing that escape routes are consistently clear and fire doors are maintained are increasingly required by regulators and insurers.
Regular reviews of the FRA also ensure compliance with updated fire testing standards, such as the transition from BS 476 to BS EN 13501.
At Assets & Compliance Managed Services, we support clients beyond the initial assessment. Our approach ensures that fire safety is not treated as a one-off exercise but as a continuous management process that protects people, property, and organisational reputation.
Why Choose Assets & Compliance Managed Services?
With more than 25 years of experience, Assets & Compliance Managed Services is trusted nationwide to deliver Fire Risk Assessments and integrated compliance solutions.
Our clients choose us because we provide:
- Expertise across multiple sectors – housing, healthcare, education, real estate, and commercial.
- National coverage – assessments delivered by in-house, qualified fire safety consultants.
- Integrated compliance services – beyond fire, we also support asbestos, legionella, health & safety, and more.
- Practical, cost-efficient solutions – designed to reduce risk while saving you time and resources.
For large or complex businesses, it is essential to seek an appropriate assessment from a suitably qualified specialist or professional risk assessor. If you do not have the expertise or time to do the fire risk assessment yourself, you need to appoint a competent person to help. Our assessment service is available for clients who require expert support to ensure compliance and peace of mind.
When you partner with Assets & Compliance Managed Services, you get more than just a risk assessment — you get a long-term compliance partner.
We help you stay ahead of new duties, including communicating and retaining fire safety information, ensuring compliance today and into the future.
Delivered Through Advanced Vision Pro Software
All Fire Risk Assessments and ongoing management provided by Assets & Compliance Managed Services are delivered using our advanced compliance management platform that connects people, data, and decisions.
Our fire risk management platform provides:
Centralised storage of all Fire Risk Assessment data and reports.
Real-time dashboards tracking progress, risk levels, and completion rates.
Automated communication of fire safety information to relevant parties.
Secure retention of records to evidence compliance and improvement over time.
Audit-ready reporting for fire authorities, insurers, and stakeholders.
This transforms traditional Fire Risk Assessments into a live, manageable compliance process, giving you total oversight, accountability, and peace of mind.
Request a demo of Vision Pro Software today to see how it simplifies compliance management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fire Risk Assessment and what does it involve?
A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) is a systematic review of your premises to identify fire hazards, evaluate the likelihood and consequences of a fire, and recommend measures to prevent or mitigate it.
Assets & Compliance Managed Services assessors examine the building layout and use, ignition sources, fuel loads, people at risk (including vulnerable occupants), compartmentation, escape routes, fire doors, detection and alarm coverage, emergency lighting, signage, suppression, and management procedures (training, drills, maintenance, records).
We then rate risks, prioritise remedial actions, and advise on practical improvements. The goal is simple: reduce the chance of a fire starting, ensure early detection/alert, and make sure everyone can escape safely.
Is a Fire Risk Assessment a legal requirement, and who is responsible?
Yes. In non-domestic premises and the common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings, the “Responsible Person” (typically the employer, building owner, or person in control) must ensure a “suitable and sufficient” FRA is carried out and kept up to date. This duty can be shared where control is shared (e.g., landlords and managing agents). The Responsible Person must also implement and maintain the findings: policies, procedures, maintenance regimes, staff training, and remedial works. For higher-risk or complex buildings, expect more frequent reviews and stronger evidence of competence and management controls.
How often should an FRA be reviewed or updated?
As a baseline, review annually and whenever there is a significant change, such as alterations to the building or layout, a change of use or occupancy, new processes or equipment, a fire incident or near miss, repeated false alarms, or new legislation/guidance.
Residential portfolios and higher-risk settings (care homes, hospitals, high-rise residential) often benefit from shorter cycles.
Assets & Compliance Managed Services will recommend a review frequency based on risk profile and can automate reminders in Vision Pro so you never miss a deadline.
What types of Fire Risk Assessment do you offer (Type 1–4)?
For residential buildings, industry practice recognises four levels:
- Type 1 (Non-destructive, common parts): Visual assessment of communal areas and a sample of front-entrance doors.
- Type 2 (Destructive, common parts): Sampling to check hidden fire-stopping/compartmentation.
- Type 3 (Non-destructive, common parts + sample of flats): Considers means of escape within dwellings.
- Type 4 (Destructive, common parts + sample of flats): The most intrusive level.
For commercial and public buildings, we scope assessments proportionate to risk and complexity, aligned to recognised methodologies. We’ll help you choose the right level based on your building type, history, and objectives.
What will I receive after the assessment?
You’ll receive a clear, structured report with: an executive summary, risk ratings, annotated observations with photos, a prioritised action plan (with due dates and responsible roles), and any immediate life-safety issues highlighted. We also include management recommendations (training, testing, maintenance, evacuation strategies) and signpost where specialist surveys may be required (e.g., detailed fire door inspections or compartmentation surveys). Reports are delivered via Vision Pro Software, so you can assign actions, track progress, export dashboards, and evidence compliance during audits.
What’s the difference between a Fire Risk Assessment and a Fire Strategy?
An FRA evaluates the current risks and management arrangements in an occupied building and recommends improvements.
A Fire Strategy is a design-led document that defines how a building achieves compliance through layout, compartmentation, detection, alarm, escape, and fire-fighting facilities, typically produced at design/refurbishment stages or where significant alterations are planned.
In practice, an FRA may recommend producing or updating a Fire Strategy if the building’s original assumptions are unclear or have changed.
Don’t Leave Fire Safety to Chance
Fire risks can put lives, property, and your business at risk and failing to comply with regulations can be costly. Assets & Compliance Managed Services expert fire risk assessments give you peace of mind, compliance assurance, and tailored solutions to keep people safe.
Our qualified consultants deliver expert Fire Risk Assessments and ongoing Fire Risk Management entirely through Vision Pro Software — ensuring full transparency, traceability, and compliance with the latest fire safety regulations.
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