Business Fire Safety
Fire Risk Assessments
A Fire Risk Assessment is crucial for fire safety and prevention. At CIA 2000 Ltd, we work across Greater Manchester, assessing properties, identifying risks, and enhancing fire safety measures to create a secure environment within your premises.
Identifying risks and hazards within your premises
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At CIA 2000 Ltd, we can provide a fire risk assessment service to help you gain fire safety compliance. We work with businesses across Greater Manchester, Oldham, Bolton, Bury and surrounding areas and will happily visit you on-site for a survey.
Fire Risk Assessments are required for all non-domestic properties, including public and commercial premises, such as schools, warehouses, factories, licensed premises, nursing homes, care homes, offices, retail outlets, licensed premises, and businesses that provide sleeping accommodation. It also applies to sheltered housing and the communal areas of blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupations (HMOs).
How we can help:
Comprehensive fire risk assessments
Our team conducts thorough fire risk assessments tailored to your property, ensuring compliance with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Locating hazards and eliminating the risk of fire
We pinpoint hazards, identify individuals at risk, and provide actionable recommendations.
Make note of all fire safety assets and equipment
We assess and document your current fire safety equipment, highlighting any improvements needed.
Clear, detailed documentation and further actions
You'll receive a professional report, including guidance on how to improve fire safety measures.
What Gets Reviewed?
A comprehensive report, tailored to your property
Fire Risk Assessments should be comprehensive and take into account many different fire risk factors. The level of detail in an individual assessment will depend on the complexity of the building. For example, a ‘single-compartment’ building, such as a small shop or kiosk, will have far less to review than a large office block, or even a block of flats.
Whilst every assessment is different, the assessor should be checking the following fire risk and fire prevention factors as a matter of course:
Responsibility
By law, every business and block of flats must have a designated ‘Responsible Person’, accountable for fire safety
It is the designated Responsible Person’s job to make sure the relevant fire safety duties are carried out and that action is taken to prevent fires happening, and also to prevent injury or death if a fire does actually happen.
It is therefore the Responsible Person who should make sure your building has a valid Fire Risk Assessment. If you are a business owner, you are generally the Responsible Person for your premises. If you are a resident in a block of flats or tower block, then the Responsible Person is typically the landlord or managing agent, although they may also be the Residents’ Association.
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Your Questions Answered
Frequently asked questions
For more information on our fire risk assessment services, working across Greater Manchester and surrounding areas, speak with our team or email us directly. We have a wealth of experience in the field and have carried out fire risk assessments in a number of industries, such as Banks, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Pubs, Restaurants, Theatres, Retails Units, Residential Buildings, Libraries, Schools, Universities and Hotels.
How often must I review my Fire Risk Assessment?
The Fire Risk Assessment must be reviewed regularly. We recommend reviewing as follows:
- At 12 monthly intervals following the original assessment
- If the fabric of the building has changed e.g. the layout has altered
- If the purpose of the building has altered substantially
- If the nature of the occupants has changed considerably
- Following a fire or near miss incident
What other factors impact the review of a Fire Risk Assessment?
Changes in the layout of the building, the use of it, or the type of occupant can make a big difference to your fire safety plans, so it’s important to conduct a Fire Risk Assessment review if any of these take place.
What are the different types of Fire Risk Assessment?
There are four main types of residential fire risk assessments depending on their level of risk and the inspection that needs to be carried out. A type 4 fire risk assessment is the most detailed assessment that can be carried out because it involves the most comprehensive testing techniques.
Before any assessment, you will be made aware of which type of fire risk assessment is required.
Who should conduct a Fire Risk Assessment?
An individual with expertise in fire safety, such as a trained fire risk assessor, should carry out the assessment. This person must possess the skills and knowledge required to identify and assess potential fire hazards. We have a wealth of experience in this field and can provide professional advice.